Name the best book for fire safety in high-rise buildings?
The Constructor
APRIL 23, 2021
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Phoenix passes heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers
Construction Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The new requirements stipulate that local employers with outdoor workers must have a heat safety plan on the books.
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Combating Safety Risks: Construction Safety Week
PC Construction
MAY 1, 2023
One of the best tools to combat safety risks associated with a change is to bring the team together to analyze the impact. Our teams utilize the PC SAFE Book (Stop, Assess the hazard, Form a plan, Execute the plan), a pocket-sized notebook that helps identify and mitigate these hazards to ensure people go home safe every day.
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The Construction Safety Story Not Everyone Gets
ENR Construction
AUGUST 31, 2022
Two books that have helped to reshape ideas about occupational safety, published by the same academic press in 2014 and 2012, are Sidney Dekker’s The Field Guide to Understanding ‘Human Error’ and Todd Conklin’s Pre-Accident Investigations. Sometimes the most important ideas take a long time to sink in.
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Complimentary E-Book: Best Practices for Contractors to Address COVID-19
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 20, 2020
And feel free to pass on the book to a friend or colleague with same request…subscribe to the right! You can download a complimentary copy here: Best Practices – COVID19 and Construction Claims , but please do me a favor and subscribe to the blog on the sidebar to the right.
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Using Technology to Connect Workers for Stronger Safety Programs
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 11, 2018
We read books on tablets and hail rides through apps on our smartphones. In today’s world, we are all connected through technology. We interact with it at home, at work, and even in our downtime. Fitbits monitor our steps, heart rates and sleeping patterns.
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Uncharted Territory: How To Teach Safety To Millennials
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
In my 40 years as a Safety Professional and Instructor, I have trained over 50,000 people on the topic of workplace safety. This moment is the audience realizing the importance of safety on the job and how it directly effects the rest of their lives. Luckily workplace safety can be broken down into small, specific bursts.
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Building the Next Generation of Construction Workers Using Simulation Training Technology
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 23, 2023
See how training “like you’re there” improves safety and performance metrics Learn the outcomes of traditional training vs. simulation training And, discover the real dollars and cents return on investment in simulation training technology, using an exclusive ROI calculator we’re making available to webinar attendees Book your spot now. CM Labs (..)
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Typical JOC Process
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Identify client’s responsibilities. Determine project schedule and major milestones. Proposal Preparation.
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
Download the book on Introduction to Finite Element Methods. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2 Close This is part 1. For part-2 and 3 check other posts or the related posts. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. All rights reserved.
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Safety as service for Kevin Moorhead
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.
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Safety as service for Kevin Moorehead
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.
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Construction Safety Management and Engineering – a handy book for beginners
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 30, 2014
Construction Safety Management and Engineering, the much cherished book edited by Darryl C.Hill, has produced its second edition. This book has extensive coverage on implementation of safety and healthy programme of the construction companies. The authors of the books are some of the best know writer in the industry.
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers now offers its popular Aerial Work Platform Safety Manual in e-book format, allowing equipment operators and others to conveniently access safety information via their mobile devices.
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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety
Construction Junkie
MARCH 9, 2021
The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.
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Watts offers free E-book on backflow prevention for water professionals
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Watts has published a new e-book – Water Safety: Protecting Our Communities from Backflow Incidents – to help early-career plumbing engineers and others understand the serious risks of backflow and what they can do to prevent it.
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50 Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-4
The Constructor
JANUARY 12, 2012
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113 AEM Offers New English, Spanish Skid Steer Safety E-books, Updates on Safety Manuals
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 23, 2013
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has extensively updated its popular Skid Steer Safety Manual and now also offers e-book versions in English and Spanish. The print manuals are available in English and a flipbook-style English/Spanish version). frontpage'
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Psychological Safety: The Most Important Element of Any Successful Team
Lean Construction
MAY 24, 2021
His brief video is based on his book, Turn the Ship Around. Although many people who might read this article may be familiar with David Marquette‘s YouTube video entitled “Greatness”, please allow me to suggest that before reading further, you watch it again, or for the first time.
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72 Design of concrete structures – An exclusive e-book for civil engineering students
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 2, 2018
DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES is an exclusive e-book for construction professionals. The book contains 612 pages. It provides special attention to the limit state method in order to demonstrate the allowable limits for the safety and serviceability requirements of structures.
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-3
The Constructor
JANUARY 13, 2012
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Empowering the workforce through digital transformation
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Increasing safety and quality As construction activities across APAC intensify to meet the demands of governments looking to boost economies, there is a risk of overlooking safety and quality protocols, which can have dire consequences.
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Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services is essential to minimizing costs and ensuring quality and safety. Cost visibility and transparency via a detailed line item (not assemblies) current and locally researched unit price book.
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How To Build A Business Warehouse
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. For example, if you’re selling small items like books and magazines, you may opt to use a large bookcase to store your products. Choose A Reliable Warehouse Company.
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Safety: It ain’t sexy, but does it still count for successful construction marketing?
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Construction Canada show organizers certainly didn’t need to book a large meeting room for the session dedicated to the business reasons for implementing the Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety management program.
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48 Formwork for Concrete Structures - An exclusive e-book for construction engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 12, 2015
Formwork for Concrete Structures - An exclusive e-book for construction engineers Garold (Gary) Oberlender and Robert Peurifoy have jointly published an exclusive e-book alias Formwork for Concrete Structures. The book contains total 544 pages and available in kindle edition.
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Travel overseas and cruises during coronavirus: Australians still booking holidays
Construction Test
MAY 9, 2020
But travel agents and cruise lines are fielding inquiries and, in some cases, taking bookings from eager travellers. “Booking an overseas holiday in 2020 is unlikely until the travel restrictions are lifted or we have a date set for when they will be lifted,” he said. Borders are closed. Airlines are grounded.
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Public Sector Facilities Preventive Maintenance – Financial and Technical/Financial Visibility Criticality
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 21, 2021
What if each building system component where not only identified and associated with the following information, but also linked to an associated detailed and locally researched unit price book with associated labor, material, equipment costs and productivity information? Check and calibrate safety controls. Clean up the work area.
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ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits
Lets Build
JULY 7, 2023
We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. And by sharing project details, ChatGPT can identify potential hazards using its understanding of safety guidelines and general construction processes. Book a demo or try it free.
Navigating (M)sds Management and Deployment in The Digital Age
Construction Marketing
MARCH 8, 2017
Registered users can add any of the safety data sheets to the online binder and even upload any additional records that cannot be found in the database. Over 80,000 of the records in the database are the new 16 section safety data sheets (sds) that OSHA requires all of us to transition to.
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ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits
Lets Build
JULY 7, 2023
We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. And by sharing project details, ChatGPT can identify potential hazards using its understanding of safety guidelines and general construction processes. Book a demo or try it free.
Why the slow uptake of technology in construction is holding the industry back
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Improved safety Modern technology can help to monitor construction sites and improve safety. Teams can easily access safety checklists on the go and identify risks to prevent incidents. Also, technology can eliminate manual processes through automation and simplify inspections using drones to enhance safety.
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Why the slow uptake of technology in construction is holding the industry back
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Improved safety Modern technology can help to monitor construction sites and improve safety. Teams can easily access safety checklists on the go and identify risks to prevent incidents. Also, technology can eliminate manual processes through automation and simplify inspections using drones to enhance safety.
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Mast climbing specialist falls into administration
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 21, 2023
Interpath said historically the company enjoyed a strong order book, with a number of successful large-scale projects across the United Kingdom, over recent years it had been faced with “significant operational, health & safety and financial challenges, which resulted in trading losses and significant cash flow pressure.”
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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know
Lets Build
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Few industries have as many risk factors as construction or the same value attached to safety protocols (crane operation, fire regulations, scaffolding assembly, etc). Poor construction methods, materials, or management can harm safety levels while lowering the anticipated lifespan of completed buildings. Book a demo to find out more.
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Safety Consultants Can Assist Businesses In Ensuring Healthy And Safe Operations
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Safety Consultants Can Assist Businesses In Ensuring Healthy And Safe Operations. For competitive operations these days, two of the most important priorities are health and safety; by effectively addressing all the issues pertaining to these two, they secure both their positive image and the continuity of the organisation.
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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors
Construction Enquirer
MAY 17, 2023
This is a standout opportunity for UK businesses looking to expand their order books and I’d encourage them to register quickly for the chance to discuss what’s on offer.” To secure a place, visit hs2.org.uk/MTC23. A series of online events will also be held for those unable to attend in-person.
Understanding the Contractor’s Job Order Contract Coefficient
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
A Job Order Contract Coefficient is a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not included in the unit price line items within the Unit Price Book, UPB, associated with the Job Order Contract. Compliance with protection and safety laws (i.e., safety rails, face and clothing protection, etc.).
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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers
Fieldwire
AUGUST 6, 2023
E-Book The 5 Secrets to Jobsite Productivity A practical guide for construction workers and teams to improve jobsite productivity today Read more → ## 3. They should be proactive in identifying safety issues and strive to achieve a construction project that finishes without any untoward incident.
August 2015 newsletter
FDR Safety
AUGUST 27, 2015
Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S. Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. One approach that proves effective is to provide off-the-job Safety Awareness training for employees. Join Our Mailing List.
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Three Ways to Utilize Data to Make Construction Predictable
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 16, 2023
When you complete a project, it’s tempting to close the books quickly and move forward to the next one. Using data as a safety net Gathering data isn’t enough. In a sense, Suffolk’s management view creates a safety net, so teams can get support if problems start looming on the horizon. ” And we get it.
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Job Order Contracting Guide
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
The JOC Unit Price Book 2017 JOB ORDER CONTRACTING GUIDE is and independent , objective, transparent, and best value resource for Job Order Contracting. The 4BT OpenJOC TM Unit Price Book JOB ORDER CONTRACTING GUIDE. It is assumed that all workers are skilled for the particular task in concert with safety (OSHA) requirements.
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Managing Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Emergency
Safety Services Company
MARCH 27, 2020
At Safety Services Company , we value and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our clients and their employees. While we work tirelessly to help create a blueprint for you and your business to stay in compliance with safety and health requirements, we also provide an element of care for our customers that may not always be apparent.
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