BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines. According to the U.S.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2023

The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools provide an in-depth analysis of project expenses during the planning stage by taking into account a variety of elements. Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry. In addition, QR codes can also be a great solution if you want to keep your information in safety.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. I had thought about using contact lenses under safety glasses, however, even a little dust can cause eye irritation and create problems for me. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 21, 2024

With their extensive experience, they can manage each stage of the project lifecycle, from siting and design, to construction and operation. How Safety Services Company Can Help Streamline Compliance and Prequalification It’s essential to stay informed about the latest moves in your industry.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers - 2019. Safety Services Company, a leading provider of safety and compliance training products and services, is proud to be named as one of the Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers 2019 by Construction Tech Review magazine, in Safety and Compliance 2019.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. Although the Fire Safety Act is now in place, the Building Safety Bill is still being finalised and it may be difficult to know how to get ready. An overview of the Building Safety Bill .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Today, we are continuing the series of Autodesk product blogs that are tackling how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming with the introduction of the Building Safety Act.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. Unfortunately, most ERP and accounting software aren't built for construction project managers. The firm prides itself on delivering top-quality projects while maintaining robust safety standards.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

According to a 2018 report by the Environmental Protection Agency, construction and demolition (C&D) accounted for twice as much solid waste in towns and cities. While the report also detailed that demolition accounts for 90% of the waste generated, construction projects still produced about 60 million tons of solid waste.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals. We can also design and restore your building if needed.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Such a workplace is achieved through ongoing process and safety training, comprehensive workplace safety programs, effective hazard control installations and initiatives, and the overall fostering of a positive safety culture. The OSH Act covers penalties which can occur a result of safety compliance violations.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2021

While current seismic design codes address life safety issues, the report says stakeholders should also consider re-occupancy and functional recovery time, taking into account the potential impacts to a community as a whole.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Construction companies, contractors, and owners account for preliminaries in their construction contracts because they often make up a significant percentage of the project and can be challenging to allocate across a project’s various activities. The costs of design work. Planning and design costs. A general allowance for risk.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2013

Training provides employees with knowledge that becomes the first step towards preventing safety hazards. A challenge for employee training is simply reading and/or listening to safety training may make for an unengaged learner. When possible, implement safety training programs that are interactive and hands-on.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These are some but not the least solutions that can enhance the design, accounting, budget planning, on-site and business processes, and management. The BIM (building information modeling) technology enhances different design processes including 3D models and other graphical content.

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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. That said, banning certain types of materials could drive contractors’ costs up and limit design and build options. But it doesn’t stop there.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 15, 2013

Safety Services Offers Free Poster to Commemorate National Day of Mourning. 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.

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Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. If you don’t have a consistent, effective way for stakeholders to communicate about compliance, expectations, policy, and safety, quality control becomes an endless process. Put someone in charge of this inspection plan and hold them accountable.

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Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. If you don’t have a consistent, effective way for stakeholders to communicate about compliance, expectations, policy, and safety, quality control becomes an endless process. Put someone in charge of this inspection plan and hold them accountable.

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Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. When your program serves up the right information to employees, you create a culture that highlights safety. Fall Protection and Ladder Safety. Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 11, 2012

In recent weeks, the truck and bus industries have been vocal in criticizing the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) slowness in reacting to, and adjusting, its 17-month-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program which uses safety performance data to stratify motor carrier’s safety risk.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. Time is money and that concept is never truer than on a life science project.

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Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. Time is money and that concept is never truer than on a life science project.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

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. This team’s work could also include initial site visits and evaluations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, when teams have a central, accurate data platform to work from, they can increase collaborative efforts, transparency, accountability, and efficiencies. Improved Designs. They can also improve the output of your design process. Enhanced Safety Planning and Management. More Efficient Work.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 11, 2013

The authors views are entirely his/her own and may not reflect the views of Safety Services Company. It is also a great idea to set up some form of checklist that allows someone in charge to take account for everyone in the building and check them in when they reach the safe spot. Here are a few tips for your business to keep safe.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 18, 2020

In the webinar, titled ‘Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety, speakers discussed how OSHA enforces trench safety, results of an industry survey about trench safety, and alternatives to trenching. In OSHA’s 2019 fiscal year, standard 1926.651-.652 Alternatives to Trenching.

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