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How Construction Robotics Will Affect the Industry

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While construction robotics and automated equipment come with significant upfront costs, they are relatively inexpensive when you compare them with costs like payroll, workers’ compensation, etc. Disruptions in availability for any reason can start a chain reaction, throwing projects way off schedule.

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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

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My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Struck-by accidents. Keeping a safe distance from power lines and marking areas where powered equipment is in use will also help minimize the risk for electrical accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Accidents happen, especially in construction. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? What this means is that financial losses caused by accidents, mistakes, and other issues that are the fault of the general contractor will be covered under the policy. Builder’s risk insurance.

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WORKPLACE SAFETY

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Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 billion a year.

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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

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The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. Once added, the master list must be re-randomized prior to use after establishments are added. OSHA maintains that machine setup is not normal production; hence LOTO is required.

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Business Interruption Insurance in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. Learn more: Schedule Delay – How to Assess & Reduce Impact in Construction. Even a short interruption in work can lead to big financial losses.