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Empowering the workforce through digital transformation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Digital tools such as project management software can ease the admin burden of additional safety requirements the workforce is facing. Most importantly, it ensures accurate and real-time dissemination of information, such as safety protocols and procedures to reduce the risk of accidents or incidents.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. INSURANCE |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs.

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Some useful tips on quality control and safety in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs. Also, there may be personal injuries or fatalities because of collapsing of structure.

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Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. INSURANCE |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. « Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management.

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Commercial Construction Operations: Pulling Back the Curtain on Behind-the-Scenes Roles

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A big part of that is because the CFO and financial team take on the invoicing, billing, accounts payable and receivable, keeping track of the suppliers and subcontractors, and facilitating project close-out in a timely fashion. Risk Manager and Safety Officer. Pre-Construction Services.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. INSURANCE |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common?

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents. Make safety the No.

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