Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One thing is clear: construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the world. For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. Construction companies that don’t leverage the power of data risk falling behind. But if you overwork them, you risk paying overtime costs and increased rates of burnout.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. The benefits of automation may be significant: increased safety on jobsites, reduced labor costs, increased operational efficiency, greater productivity. McKinsey & Co.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

Machine learning has been making waves in the construction industry. There are a lot of great use cases for how machine learning can improve our industry. For example, companies like Newmetrix use image recognition to scan jobsite photos and flag safety concerns. Driving Better Safety Oversight .

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. 3D printing. billion in 2022.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 21, 2022

However, because construction sites are complex and no two projects are the same, bottlenecks are a common issue in the industry, resulting in costly delays no matter the project’s size or scale. There’s never an ideal amount of physical space on a construction site, leading to safety risks and logistical bottlenecks.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. Health and Safety Hazards. Analyze and update company safety policies. Workflow of Risk Planning.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. Let’s explore the top five construction industry challenges in 2022 and how project managers can overcome them. Safety and risk management. Disputes and delays.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT by now – it’s taking many industries by storm, and ours is no different. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial?

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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. By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT by now – it’s taking many industries by storm, and ours is no different. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial?

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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

These guidelines should also meet the state executive orders associated with health and safety in the workplace. In Minnesota, the state’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health, have legal authority for determining COVID-19 preparedness plan compliance.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For many players in construction, the industry needs to change the way stakeholders communicate and, by extension, collaborate with each other. The new normality that was violently introduced not only to our industry but also to our societies, due to COVID-19, calls for a new approach around project management. Let’s talk numbers.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

The on-schedule delivery of a construction project depends on effective project management. Scheduling conflicts and missed deadlines can lead to contractors inadvertently cutting corners in order to catch up. This can further snowball into more delays and higher costs as they try to find and fix defects or risk contractual penalties.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Autodesk experts share a look at the state of the construction industry, including a few insights you may not expect. There’s no question that data plays a more important role than ever in the construction industry. Data Holds the Key to Long-Term Industry Resiliency. Under this framework, you start with a data point.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Construction teams are increasingly faced with two competing realities on projects today: a shortage of skilled workers and consistently condensed project schedules. More visibility into the field workforce means teams can track, measure, and then improve productivity while better mitigating risk.? . Insights to make safer jobsites .

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Fieldwire

MARCH 20, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. The Great Recession caused many to leave the industry. An Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) study finds that 44% of women in construction have seriously considered leaving the industry. Black and 2.1%

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

The quality of the build and meeting pre-set safety and health targets may also be important factors in determining the success of construction work. Solid Risk Management. Solution: Set up a solid risk management program that is risk-appropriate and specific to a given construction project/workflow.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2023

Anyone who has ever worked in construction knows the challenges posed by miscommunication: rework, serious safety risks, plus cost and schedule overruns. Project teams have more data available today than ever.

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Construction Autodesk Schedule News 98

Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2020

OSHA Updates List of COVID-19 Resources for Construction Industry . The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an updated list of COVID-19 resources from various federal and state agencies and nongovernment organizations on May 26. It includes recommended actions to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Data cited by ADP indicates that around 41% of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031, which means the industry faces a potential talent vacuum that could further strain project timelines and costs. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 18, 2020

We at Safety Services Company believe it is imperative that we keep ourselves safe in these dangerous times, armed with knowledge of what we are facing, and what we must do to keep each other safe. We stand for workplace safety above all else and keeping yourself and your co-workers healthy in this pandemic is of utmost importance.

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Safety Resource News Education 62

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2020

The study points out that even if companies have policies in place to deal with such risks, they are not activated until it is too late. Organisations tend to not take the risks seriously until they manifest fully. A lot of industries have adopted remote work arrangements for the past few years already.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 3, 2013

In 2013, you can be assured that the continuing effects of the two-year-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program on the trucking industry and commercial drivers will remain high on both the government and industry list of issues demanding attention.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction? Let’s dive in!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

With over 20 years of experience–most recently working for Microsoft as its Director of Digital Building Lifecycle and Innovation–Salla has built a reputation in the construction industry for fostering programs that utilize emerging technology and innovative applications to inform digital strategy. Let’s dive in!

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Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. In this session, we’ll explore use of issues in design coordination, model coordination, construction safety, quality, and commissioning. REGISTER NOW Why should field teams attend AU 2023?

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 17, 2020

To support the Governor’s Safe Start Plan for reopening, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) created specific requirements to protect workers in a broad range of industries, including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. Creating a Written Safety and Mitigation Plan. Scheduling Sanitizing and Cleaning.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The 2016 JBKnowledge Construction Technology Report finds the construction industry has massive amounts of data at its fingertips from every project, and most of it just sits there. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization. Risk management. Be it legal, safety, costs, or delays, construction is a high-risk business.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Better planning and scheduling. Inefficient scheduling is one of the largest reasons why construction professionals see productivity loss on the job site. That productivity loss takes the form of things like scheduling workers before their role is needed or scheduling them in congested areas, resulting in inefficiency all around.

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Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Daily Inspections for OSHA Safety.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. Manage opportunities and risk to maximise return on investment. The same is true for creating clear targets for scheduling, energy performance, etc.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Construction project management functions very much like project management in many other industries. The fundamentals can be easily carried over from another industry to construction, but there are plenty of other roles and responsibilities that are unique to construction. . What does the construction project management team do?

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