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3 benefits of location-based planning in construction

Lets Build

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. This makes it realistic to develop an achievable schedule by considering the unique constraints of each work zone.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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.” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Boston , New York , and San Francisco , are considering ways to improve the financial incentives, change zoning policies and expedite plan reviews, but developers should get a full-service team assembled to take a hard look at a conversion before they get started. If the units aren’t aligned with the structure the job will be more complex.

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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022

Lets Build

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges. What accounts for the rise? Uptick in the equipment rental. billion in 2022.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 military forces. stay competitive with foreign manufacturers and suppliers.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Common jobsite safety risks.

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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction safety and health research firm, CPWR noted in its Q2 2018 report that from 2011 to 2016, 609 workers lost their lives at road work zones across the United States. Always look for the next project that’s just outside your comfort zone,” Greg Korte said. Those that don’t will find themselves at a competitive disadvantage.