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Report: Elevator-related construction deaths on the rise

Construction Dive

The number of annual incidents doubled from 2003 to 2016, according to CPWR, which claims that most are preventable.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Lean Construction Reading Primer.

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Kaka ‘absolutely rejected’ a shock £88m move to Manchester City in 2009, claims his agent… who reveals ASTROLOGY convinced AC Milan to sign him in 2003

Construction Test

Kaka’s agent has revealed the Brazilian ‘absolutely rejected’ a sensational 100m euro (£88m) move to in 2009 – and claimed a major reason for joining was his star sign. Kaka played for Milan for six years, joining from Sao Paulo in 2003 and winning the Champions League and.

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Using Mobile Technology ?to Influence Worker Behavior

Construction Business Owner

Few would dispute that the construction business is more connected than ever before. Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google, recently made the claim that globally we now generate more data in a two-day period than we did from the dawn of civilization until 2003.

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#93:  Spoliation During Construction

NH Construction Law

Parties to a lawsuit, or who reasonably should anticipate future litigation, have a duty not to destroy evidence crucial to their opponents’ claims or defenses. But what about a building under construction? 264, 271 (2003). Golke , 768 N.W.2d 2d 729, 737 (Wis. ” Murray v. The Architectural Team, Inc. ,

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: How the Severin Doctrine May Relate to Your Statute of Limitations Period

Best Practices Construction Law

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

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