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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. When a job isn’t properly planned, you can expect the profit to be non-existent. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4 percent in injury claims. Objective Measurements. For Further Reading.

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What Is Building Valuation | Purposes of Building Valuation | Building Valuation Methods

CivilJungle

Before one buys a building or sells a building he should estimate the present value of the property. And this estimation process should be done correctly. Many people make some common mistakes while estimating the value of a building or in other words calculating the worth of a building. For buildings, the same goes.

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How Do Construction Loans Work?

Work Gearz

Constructions loans are based on the value projected of the new home upon completion, unlike the traditional home loan, this is based on the fair market value of the home and determined by the comparison of its condition to other homes recently sold in the area. Comparison of Best Lenders. Here is a table for comparison.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

An insurance carrier’s claims adjuster will inspect property damage and arrive at a dollar figure calculated to cover the cost of repairs. Often, you might feel this adjuster may have overlooked some details that should factor into the estimate. You may sink a considerable amount of time into preparing an estimate for a customer.

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Examining OSHA’s Pending IIPP Standard

Safety Services Company

This will include investigating incidents, inspecting the workplace for hazards, and identifying new hazards created by worksite changes or emergencies. The primary hope is that not only will nationwide occupational injury and illness statistics see a significant decline, but that employers will see a greater monetary profit as a result.

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Measurement Fails in Business, Part II: Real-World Examples and Solutions

Pro Builder

My January column, “ Measurement Fails, Part I ” laid out the many common obstacles standing in the way of achieving accurate measurements, including estimates presumed or disguised as facts, and ratios based on bad numerators, bad denominators, or both. Remember my proclamation on ratios-—An estimate divided by an estimate is bull$#%@!—which

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