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Behind the Build: Interview with Dwayne Jeffery, Safety Health & Environmental Director at Howard S. Wright

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Safety is a critical factor, not just at a project level but across your entire organization. A strong safety culture leads to smoother project execution and a more empowered workforce. . Promoting better safety isn’t just about handing out educational materials and conducting training sessions. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. In fact, three out of four respondents (77%) to the 2023 AGC and Autodesk workforce survey agree that have a diverse team is key to boosting their business in the long run.

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Jobsite Workers Could Be Legally Required to Get Vaccinated

Pro Builder

These moves would be to not only maintain the safety of workers, but to ensure that jobs continue to move forward and stay on schedule. “We The AGC webinar’s initial goal was determining whether contractors can make it a job requirement for workers to get the vaccine. Jobsite Safety. Protect the workforce. Read More. .

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. Delays and Cancellations While not every firm has reported scheduling impacts due to the pandemic, 66% of respondents said that some of their projects have been halted, postponed, or canceled all together.

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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build) 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

You can also use the app to fill out and submit Daily Reports, QA/QC forms, and safety checklists so you don’t have to wait to be at your desk to complete and send important documents. Research by the AGC and Autodesk found that 66% of firms experienced project delays due to labor shortages.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). Schedule Demo. As a construction professional, you work hard. But before you decide your plate is full, you might want to consider joining a professional association. Reasons to Join.

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Risks are classified into categories including finance, schedule, and design. The six top risks to address include labor issues, safety hazards, coordination hurdles, poor documentation, inconsistent reporting and errors, and disputes. Undeniably, poor scheduling can have a devastating impact on a budget.

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