7 Construction Safety and Health Trends That Minimize Risk
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 7, 2022
Construction is one of the world’s most dangerous industries, but modern technologies and strategies are helping reduce jobsite risks.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 7, 2022
Construction is one of the world’s most dangerous industries, but modern technologies and strategies are helping reduce jobsite risks.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 3, 2024
Heavy-highway jobsites are always at risk for safety risk in the firld. Check these 9 boxes to help your construction crew prioritize jobsite safety.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2022
Construction is a dangerous job, but contractors that take Construction Safety seriously can see an ROI boost with lower costs and healthier employees.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Risk and construction projects go hand in hand. From tracking safety issues and compliance on the jobsite, to ensuring that regulatory and contractual obligations are met, to correctly accounting for all of the job costs, payments and other financial data […].
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2017
When one side of the world is focusing on heat safety, the other is ramping up for cold weather worker exposure. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area. Plan to prevent cold weather safety issues at your jobsites. Consider wind chill. Monitor the wind chill to keep workers safe on the job.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2018
Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. Safety is a serious matter.
HardHatChat
MAY 24, 2016
Construction worker safety is a priority for Englewood Construction. Like most successful construction firms, Englewood Construction makes construction worker safety a top priority. While it was exciting to share our viewpoints with the Tribune, what happened next was even cooler. I was more than happy to weigh in. Chuck Taylor.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis welcomes attendees to Portland and shares highlights of the past year. As Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis noted in this morning’s keynote address at our Collaborate 2018 user conference, “a digital transformation has begun.” It’s an exciting time to be in construction. increase in gross margins.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2024
Our labs must serve the needs of end users, cities, and institutions while also meeting ever-higher environmental and safety standards. This helps us design lab spaces with better flow and usability, as well as decreasing the levels of risk. It helps us solve the related challenges of risk and sustainability.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 28, 2017
From project management to estimates and bids, Viewpoint has the construction tools to make all workers perform to the best of their ability. Follow and enforce safety protocols. Safety can often be underestimated by workers if their supervisors do not properly communicate safety procedures and potential risks to be aware of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 30, 2019
New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The AGC and Willis Towers Watson honored 57 contractors in April for their commitment to construction safety. A full list of all 57 winners is available here.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 11, 2019
Additionally, a survey performed during a recent Viewpoint webinar indicated that close to 100 percent of a construction organization’s employees have smart phones. Manage issues from the field: Keep track of project risks and issues in real time, with a simple-to-use issues log. Here are just a few: View OSHA quick cards for training.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 29, 2019
Reduce risk and increase safety. Viewpoint conducted research that demonstrated construction organizations are using data and analytics to streamline current workflows and increase project profits. Subscribe to our Viewpoint Surveyor blog. Click here and a Viewpoint expert will show you how. All of the above.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 9, 2018
was put on hold when air quality inspectors found signs of asbestos and no evidence the developer hired a certified contractor to remove the toxic material, putting workers’ lives at risk. Though construction workers face contamination risks at work, their loved ones face the same issues at home. What’s So Dangerous About Asbestos?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 3, 2018
The Top 10 Takeaways from Viewpoint Collaborate 2017. Were you able to attend our Viewpoint Collaborate 2017 User Conference in October? Scheduling regular safety training is important, so plan for it in the new year. Risk management. 5 Cool Bridges You May Not Have Heard Of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
This new method reduces traffic disruptions and risk for both drivers and construction workers, since it shortens the time it takes to install a bridge over a roadway. The Benefits and Risks of Prefabricated Bridges. Increased worker safety. To learn about how Viewpoint can help your business mitigate risk, get in touch.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Risk management. Be it legal, safety, costs, or delays, construction is a high-risk business. Staying in control of risk requires an analytical understanding of its causes as well as an efficient and timely response. BI helps pinpoint risky behavior early for faster and more cost-effective mitigation.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 2, 2018
In the first of a new series of exclusive Viewpoint client Q&A sessions, Josh Snow, project engineer with Garney Construction, gives his take on the construction labor challenges facing our industry. Viewpoint: How do you see technology changing how work is done on the jobsite and in the back office?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2018
This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. As I’ve said before, the importance of safety programs goes far beyond the need to comply with standards and regulations. First and foremost, safety programs save lives.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
With violations often resulting in enormous fines and serious punishments (a case in point is the current ramifications of using polyethylene core-filled panels currently affecting firms in Melbourne), companies are placed in a position where they walk on tiptoes or risk putting their operations in hot water.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. All contractors should track data related to safety issues. Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2017
Gathered by BIM and construction software management like Viewpoint , it can enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency on the job. Historical data can be analyzed to pick out patterns and probabilities of construction risks to steer new projects toward success and away from pitfalls.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Safety & Health. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.
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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 5, 2018
Lower risk of errors and quicker mitigation of problems and mistakes when they occur. Viewpoint Field View, for example, is a cloud-based browser and offline-capable mobile solution that helps manage jobsite activities, produce field reports and facilitate collaboration on construction jobsites. Efficient project management.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 5, 2018
Every year, we give our customers the chance to showcase the new, innovative ways they have used software to transform their business through our Viewpoint Technology Awards. The number one core value at Yates is safety. The company goes to great lengths to train employees on safety protocol and preparedness.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Safety & Health. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. Any proposed schedule revisions would be evaluated by a neutral party, who could weigh the risks and rewards from an objective standpoint. Viewpoints: Worth Another Look. When Language Obstructs Safety. View all Viewpoints » -->.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Safety & Health. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Water & Dams.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 14, 2019
Neglecting Safety Measures. Modern technologies have made it significantly easier to ensure that all-important safety steps get followed. We’re seeing wearable, connected safety equipment to monitor things like heart rate, heat and stress levels and more. It can come to workers and the public at large.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. They concluded that OSHA’s threshold for occupational heat risks — currently 91 degrees — should be lowered to 85 degrees.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 29, 2018
At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. The takeaway: Contractors who do not comply with OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping rule risk receiving a violation and a fine as high as $12,934.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2022
AI Object Detection and Safety Analytics deliver actionable data to augment RFIs and reports in Autodesk Build or BIM 360. hh2, Morpheus Technology Group, and ACC Connect have opened new integration opportunities with Acumatica, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and Viewpoint Vista with Cost Management.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Each project carries a significant amount of risk including countless safety issues, stringent regulations or contractual obligations, weather delays, lack of qualified labor, subcontractor performance and inconsistent cash flows, just to name a few.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 8, 2013
Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. About Safety Services Company’s Global Compliance Solutions. Safety Services Company is an independently-owned company.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
JULY 25, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
ENR Construction
JULY 24, 2012
Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.
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