Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Material and Supply Issues. Getting the correct materials in the correct quantity to the construction site is an essential component in meeting deadlines. Studies show that up to 25% of all non-complete construction tasks are caused by material delivery deviations. When a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, etc.

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Lien Construction Schedule Risk 185

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Tips for Detailing Dissimilar Materials to Mitigate Cracking. Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces. Simply, materials expand and contract at different rates in response to changes in moisture and temperature. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 13:10. John Koenig.

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Materials Compensation Contract Inspections 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. In order to achieve cost visibility and transparency appropriate local unit costs for labor, labor productivity, materials, and equipment are required. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Manual material handling. Electrocution.

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Safety Injury Risk Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The post Job Order Contracting Training Note – JOC Coefficient appeared first on 4BT.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2020

The study points out that even if companies have policies in place to deal with such risks, they are not activated until it is too late. Organisations tend to not take the risks seriously until they manifest fully. Construction material supplies will be sourced locally.

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Industrial Construction Conference Compensation 178

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. BIM provides real-time data on material costs and availability, helping you stay up-to-date on deliveries despite high prices and material shortages.

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Inventory BIM Construction Materials 52

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Some owners believe that they have to shut down for a length of time and go without income, risking their staff leaving and being burdened by ongoing bills. Materials and equipment will need to be ordered way ahead of time, so they are readily available during the remodel, and so there is no downtime holding up the progress.

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Remodeling Construction Schedule Compensation 91

Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments. Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters.

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Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

While technical improvements in construction processes, new building materials and the use of technology to streamline project management are all important, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods are the only solution PROVEN to deliver over 90% of project on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

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Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Risk (access, site conditions, capability) information associated with project plans. Assurance that JOC consultants are properly distanced from decision-making, especially if their compensation is based upon a percentage of construction work. Version control for materials. Ability to do demand planning and forecasting.

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Contract Project Management Management Compensation 100

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. However, with the amount of risk involved in a standard construction project, general contractors typically need to hold multiple policies. Builder’s risk insurance. Verdict: Builder’s risk insurance may cover subcontractor damage in some situations.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Risk of water ingress. The risk of water ingress is even higher when the foundation is being built at or near the water table or in areas where there is heavier soil that’s prone to carry more moisture. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete.

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Concrete Foundation Risk Accounting 113

Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

Besides that, there is also the risk other unforeseen damages that can leave you counting losses. Moreover, your home insurance company can’t compensate you for the damages that are caused by a plumber that’s not licensed and insured. The price doesn’t usually include the cost of materials. Price and Warranty.

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Contractors Insurance Compensation Liability 120

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

“The roofing industry by nature comes with inherent risks, and we want to improve workplace safety for workers and help business owners who play by the rules to thrive,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. The group will also work to develop outreach and educational materials for those in the roofing industry.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Risk of water ingress. The risk of water ingress is even higher when the foundation is being built at or near the water table or in areas where there is heavier soil that’s prone to carry more moisture. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete.

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Concrete Foundation Risk Accounting 104

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. Buried in the more than 800 page Consolidated Appropriations Act signed on March 23, 2018 was Division N, the ‘‘Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2018’’ (the BUILD Act).

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Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job. A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. . Coverages that fall under insurance policies for electricians. The next step.

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Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Most likely none of the cost factors now required will have been budgeted for on previously awarded contracts and the list is formable; controlled access to sites, material delivery disruptions, temperature checks, two week quarantine, reduced labor force – both in the field and in the office, material shortages. cost overruns.

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Estimating Residential Insurance Commercial 60

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Working with chemicals, glass, sheet metal, electricity, heated materials, or slippery things often necessitates the use of protective gloves. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs. Protection from respiratory illnesses.

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Injury Accidents Safety Risk 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs).

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Site Liability Leases Defense 156

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A compensable loss in terms of labor productivity happens when the contractor uses more hours to complete a given unit of work than it would have used absent the intervening cause.

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Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Work Gearz

JULY 13, 2021

That is because the materials that make the hat up are strong and able to guard the head against falling objects and debris. Mandatory for insurance compensations. Most insurance companies demand that the workers put on these and many more protective gears to qualify for the workman compensation insurance policy.

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Compensation Safety Insurance Injury 52

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

There are two ways of overcoming this problem: Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing. Arch: The arch form is one of the earliest solutions to dealing with a material which has no tensile strength.

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Concrete Foundation Materials Comparison 133

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. In Fraser Engineering Company, Inc.

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Lien Compensation Change Orders Subcontracting 40

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It may also be controlled by using shrinkage compensating cement. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. To be successful, this procedure needs careful control and proper consolidation.

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Concrete Foundation Contract Materials 229

Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

A good purchasing professional must understand the construction process, local building codes, risk management, the enterprise resource planning system, schedules, the installing trades in a given market and the materials they use, alternative materials that could be used, their cost drivers, and so on—all while being an excellent negotiator.

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Industrial Management Schedule Resource 98

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.” If you haven’t guessed by now, OSHA inspectors pay close attention when employees are at risk of falling. Workers’ compensation insurance.

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OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The sawdust pile from the BigAm material is larger than what you see from Central’s. Add that $400 to the extra time, labor, and replacement material for the interior trim, and the BigAm package cost doesn’t look like such a great deal after all. You can tell the quality as soon as you cut the MDF. Now our difference is down to $40.

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Bidding Schedule Products Materials 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Likewise, authorities are making sure that all enterprises comply with the policies and standards that they have set so that the risks involved in the operations can be reduced and workers are protected. For such enterprises, the services of health and safety consultants in Dubai are highly recommended.

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Consulting Safety Accounting Risk 51

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Business property insurance covers the value of materials you own to perform your job. Installation floater : This policy or amendment covers building materials wherever they’re located. HVAC insurance costs trend toward the lower side in most cases, as this business typically presents a low risk to an insurance company. .

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Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

To be clear, the Contractor sought additional compensation based solely on the “additional rock” and not due to some concealed condition. While it may be a gamble to include a “penny bid” unit cost in your bid, make sure the risk of exposure does not outweigh the competitive bid advantage you seek.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

To be clear, the Contractor sought additional compensation based solely on the “additional rock” and not due to some concealed condition. While it may be a gamble to include a “penny bid” unit cost in your bid, make sure the risk of exposure does not outweigh the competitive bid advantage you seek.

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Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. But hey, who ever said that general contracting was risk-free? RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18. If the sub falsely swears (it happens!),

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Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 19, 2011

With insurance, risk is assigned to the insurance company that is protecting their customer. However, with a surety bond the risk remains with the principal – or the party purchasing the bond and the protection is for the obligee, or the person requiring the bond. This includes subcontractors and material suppliers.

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Insurance Compensation Claims Agreement 51

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Natural building materials: for more well-being 16. And with training materials available online, new know-how becomes available to employees in no time at all, and they can be trained quicker and more efficiently. Analysis and prioritization of the numerous risk factors are also supported.

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Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52