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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. When contractors have tight budgets and deadlines, those numbers can really add up, impacting job costs and the organization’s bottom line.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Seattle, Washington: Sound Transit. This $54 billion light-rail project adds 62 miles of new light rail and 37 more stations to create a 116-mile regional transit system in Seattle. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most notable railway projects in the US. Check them out! California: High Speed Rail.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Losing Your Shirt.

Rory Woolsey

In a project management cycle the metrics are Planned , Implemented , Measured (actual vs. budgeted) and then reacted to, correcting for deviations by making changes to the original plan. Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Imagine a trip from Seattle to San Diego using a road map to Dallas, Texas. Good planning matters!! Enough said!

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How to Start a Career in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While a construction professional might make a decent salary in a city like Seattle, it could vary significantly for a similar role in a city on the east coast. Project managers (PMs) are responsible for overseeing various aspects of a project from startup to closeout, including planning, coordination, and budgets. Masonry Workers.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

Mission Driven” A successful example of this approach is in Seattle, Wash., Hearing the testimony of people who have moved in and have more safety and security because of it is the reward—and we still hold our own in the design.” Cedar Crossing opened last year in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She ensures teams are aligned, clients are happy, and projects are delivered on time and within budget. “Jonathon’s goal is to transform the image of the construction industry from one that over-promises and under-delivers to one that embraces technology and delivers quality work on budget and on time.”. Safety Director.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Case in point: she led a large committee in the comprehensive evaluation of the company's next technology solution, covering a range of workflows, from Analytics and Cost Management to BIM/VDC, Safety, and more. His innovative design and construction approaches have led to improved production, efficiency, and safety.