Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Scottish court has found that a contractor could not be held liable for injuries suffered by a subcontractor when he fell on a wet metal roof during a solar panel installation. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area.

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Lean Construction

MAY 27, 2020

The construction industry remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States in terms of the number of occupational fatal and non-fatal injuries. In 2014, 874 fatal work-related injuries were reported in the U.S. construction industry.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Let’s explore key hazards and essential safety tips to navigate construction in the winter. To prevent falls, you can check out our Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Safety Kit.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The global construction market is worth trillions —and it’s still growing each year. But the industry is plagued with challenges and inefficiencies, from resource wastage to poor construction workforce management techniques. Don’t underestimate the role that communication and collaboration play in construction workforce management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 30, 2021

Safety sweeps in June prompted closures, as Commissioner Melanie La Rocca touts "zero tolerance," and agency issues new multi-year analysis of injuries and deaths.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2023

construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% Nearly 1,000 U.S. of the national workforce.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2016

Out of all of the private sector fatalities in 2014, one in five occurred in the construction industry. This statistic doesn't include the amount of injuries that are seen in the field every year, which are regularly numerous and often perilous.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. With this comes construction trends that may become the new standard practice for 2022. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. Green construction. 3D printing.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. This is where construction quality management comes in. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system. Check out our construction quality management app, LB Aproplan !

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 8, 2015

he recent preliminary Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealed that in 2013, the number of fatal work injuries in the private construction sector stayed about the same as the year prior. There's still more work to be done, though.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. They also failed to adequately identify the risks involved with the use of improvised cable dispensing methods or ensure that the surrounding area was free of material which could cause injury in the event of a fall.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. Technology Aiding Construction Finance Professionals.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The total of 4,836 fatal work injuries in 2015 was up slightly from the 4,821 reported in 2014. In 2008, the number was 5,214, the bureau’s Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries said.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . “Struck-by” fatalities numbered 170 in 2019 , accounting for 15.4%

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Like most industries, the construction industry is constantly evolving to respond to our increasingly digital world. To help you stay in the know, we’ve compiled some of this month’s top construction industry stories: Productivity Gains Found in New BLS Data. 3 Emerging Technologies Impacting Construction.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. Each of these topics is highly relevant to the construction industry. They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Preventing Struck-By Injuries.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times!

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Construction sites are full of activity due to moving parts and heavy machinery. Crane and rigging insurance are policies designed to mitigate potential consequences to construction companies that own, operate, rent, set up, or move cranes. Unfortunately, some contractors assume they have enough coverage for their construction jobs.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2017

More than 40 percent of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry. Excessive heat can cause heatstroke or heat exhaustion, and just being overheated makes workers more susceptible to accidents or injuries. The heat index takes both temperature and humidity into account, measuring how hot it really feels.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2016

Out of all of the private sector fatalities in 2014, one in five occurred in the construction industry. This statistic doesn't include the amount of injuries that are seen in the field every year, which are regularly numerous and often perilous.

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In years past , I shared the top 10 list of violations across all industries, but this year, I was able to find a list of construction-specific standards. Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 6, 2013

Apprentices and most Journeymen working on a construction job site are better off not thinking but simply following routines and patterns established by management based upon best practices. We experienced no injuries. Don''t Let Them Think! They Will Injure Themselves! or the worst one "I just wanted to see what would happen if."

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Fieldwire

APRIL 26, 2023

With so many moving parts onsite, ensuring all the proper safety procedures are being taken can be a challenge for construction contractors. In order to avoid these costly mistakes and ensure employees’ health and safety, we’ll give you a breakdown of the five most common violations in construction and how you can avoid them.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Got (Construction) Apps? Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security » Ergonomics and Construction. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. Now is a great time for women to work in construction.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Deadly workplace injuries for women dominated by transportation, violence. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. Engineers must account for various loads and stresses, such as wind, snow, seismic, and thermal loads, to prevent potential failure or collapse. As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Luckily, the construction industry is beginning to innovate by introducing new technologies which help increase productivity, reduce costs and provide sound ROI.

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