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How to Align the Right Trench Protection System with the Job

Construction Business Owner

When one considers that 30 to 40% of all excavations lack the appropriate protective solutions, it should come as no surprise that projects are often over budget and overdue. When the very real risk of injury or death is factored in, a lack of proper protection makes no sense at all.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Best Budget Work Boots (High Quality and Affordable)

Work Gearz

So, you are on a tight budget, but you really need to purchase a new pair of work boots. While some cheaper work boots may be manufactured with lower-quality materials and will tend to last less than a year, not all budget work boots fall into this category. Mesh, rubber, and other components are both budget-friendly and high quality.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

Any crane-related incidents can result in costly damages and delays to the project, or worse, fatal injuries or death to crane operators and nearby construction workers. If you invest in a crane that will cost you more to maintain and import its parts somewhere else, this could affect your budget. Check the cost. Key Takeaway.

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

Budget constraints Going over-budget is common in the construction sector. Ultimately, the project budget is defined by stakeholder expectations and the requirements of the project. So the first step in managing the project budget is to ensure project deliverables are accurately identified.

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Best Highway/Bridge: North Tarrant Express 35W

ENR Construction

mile section of I-35W in downtown Fort Worth relied on tactical safety planning, fast-paced scheduling and robust engineering to deliver this megaproject two months ahead of schedule, within budget and without major injuries. The team on the $1.4-billion billion reconstruction of a 6.5-mile

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Important Things to Know Before Building a Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

This means that a lot of your decisions are going to come down to budget. . This includes fire precautions, carbon monoxide, lockdown procedures, chemical hazards, workplace injuries, and protection against inclement weather. . Pricing is important no matter which one of the building construction types is on your shortlist.