Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Cost effective facilities FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization can now be accomplished with the integration of robust process and planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment (CDE) inclusive of current, local market, granular line item construction task data. Modernization.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Site Inspections.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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Accidents Site Kansas City Kansas 48

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2014

The nature of a workplace accident will determine the extent of the investigation, the resources that will be needed, what types of investigative processes will be required, and who will need to be interviewed. Review Existing Documentation. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Review Existing Documentation.

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Accidents Documentation Safety Security 59

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month''s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er''s new football stadium. Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver''s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. It''s the second worker death at the construction project.

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Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Wearables & IoT.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. Construction Software to Manage Compliance.

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OSHA Certification Safety Software 184

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Make safety a priority.

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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 15, 2018

Re-construction becomes necessary and facility operations get damaged due to even small defects. The construction cost is raised and construction delays occur. Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs.

Safety 40

Safety Accidents Inspections Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

Machine learning has been making waves in the construction industry. So how does that work in construction? . All of these products are leveraging machine learning to help simplify and automate construction workflows. Construction IQ for the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and BIM 360 does just that.

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Risk Construction Autodesk Safety 52

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. Review the documentation. Does the contractor have a plan to do inspections? When is drug testing done?

Safety 120

Safety Injury Inspections Documentation 120

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives.

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Claims DOT Compensation Documentation 48

Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Here are four topics that will be a priority for construction businesses in 2023: Reducing carbon emissions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , the building and construction industry accounts for 36% of final energy use and 39% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, globally.

Safety 52

Safety Accidents Injury Software 52

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. This is where construction quality management comes in. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system. Check out our construction quality management app, LB Aproplan !

Management 141

Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The process and procedures for investigating and prosecuting a retaliation claim are much different than the procedures used by OSHA’s compliance officers to inspect a worksite and issue citations. Employers will need to update those documents to include the required injury reporting and anti-retaliation language.

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OSHA Employment Injury Safety 195

Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

OSHA 48

OSHA Safety Inspections Employment 48

The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. Overview of Hazards and Accident Causation Download this complete presentation Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9%

Safety 114

Safety Construction Concrete Foundation 114

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Image: Tanzer18.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Construction Compensation 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A JSA should be completed for hazardous tasks on a construction project. And since construction work is fluid and the tasks change as the work progresses, JSAs are required more frequently. Benefits of JSAs in construction. JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. What are the consequences?

Safety 52

Safety Accidents OSHA Injury 52

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 1, 2011

It’s no accident when a construction project is built on time and within budget; without sacrificing quality workmanship or materials. From the outset, construction estimating is the backbone for establishing a solid foundation for any project. Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. It all starts there.

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Estimating Bidding Budgeting Budget 83

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Farmworkers’ launch lawsuit against Cal/OSHA.

OSHA 49

OSHA Inspections Los Angeles Safety 49

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Ohio Chemical Company fined $545k following chemical release.

Ohio 48

Ohio OSHA Inspections Safety 48

Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. Documentation Benefits. Documenting your safety training (putting it in writing) may be the company’s only proof of compliance with OSHA requirements, or that the worker was actually trained in the area in contention.

Safety 48

Safety OSHA Equipment Education 48

Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1]. Poor training, carelessness, inattention, not implementing the necessary safeguards and not wearing the right PPE are the primary causes of on-the-job accidents.

OSHA 48

OSHA Injury Safety Equipment 48

Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1]. Poor training, carelessness, inattention, not implementing the necessary safeguards and not wearing the right PPE are the primary causes of on-the-job accidents.

OSHA 48

OSHA Injury Safety Equipment 48

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. If a business is inspected by OSHA, this plan is often the first thing the inspector will ask to see.

Safety 71

Safety OSHA Employment Plans 71

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

Here are five key strategies contractors can deploy that will impress clients and win more work: Modern construction software helps contractors keep project on time and on budget. In construction, every project is different and presents its own set of challenges. Consistently Provide On-Time, On-Budget Projects.

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Contractors Software Software Budgeting 177

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 11, 2016

Mitigating catastrophic building system failures, fires, accidents, and other safety hazards. Regular inspections of equipment and building systems, such as roofs, boilers, chillers, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, elevators, fire extinguishers… Repair services. Extending the lifespan of building systems. Energy conservation.

Plans 40

Plans Sewer Schedule Procurement 40

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

For the purposes of part 102-74 , entitled “Facility Management,” of this chapter, maintenance means preservation by inspection, adjustment, lubrication, cleaning, and the making of minor repairs. Landholding agency” means the Federal agency that has accountability for the property involved. Postal Service for the transportation of mail.

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Regulation Puerto Rico Organization District of Columbia 40

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

For the purposes of part 102-74 , entitled “Facility Management,” of this chapter, maintenance means preservation by inspection, adjustment, lubrication, cleaning, and the making of minor repairs. Landholding agency” means the Federal agency that has accountability for the property involved. Postal Service for the transportation of mail.

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Regulation Puerto Rico Organization District of Columbia 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75