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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti.

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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

General / Prime Contractor Overhead. General / Prime Contractor Profit and risk. Workmen’s compensations insurance. Subcontractor mark-ups. Payment Bond premium(s) (please note that Payment Bonds are required for task order. projects valued over $35K; 9. Social security contributions. General insurances.

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Job Order Contracting Training Note – JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

The following is a list of items that are generally considered when a contractor is developing a JOC coefficient.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Incorrect stacking of materials puts them at risk of toppling over. . Ways To Minimize Risk For Falling Debris Injuries. Some of the ways to minimize the risk include the following: .

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Prepare for Management Compensation and Bonus Reviews

PSMJ Resources

If you serve government clients, you should be prepared to support your management compensation and bonuses as the year end approaches. There is increased concern among various segments of our public sector clients over compensation and bonuses in A/E firms. Generally, this requires that you have survey support for base salaries paid.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

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. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

Until Contractors receive any new OSHA Regulations or Insurance Companies analyze risk, the effects to their Estimating Departments approach will be challenged to allow for the potential of increased costs: both Direct & Indirect. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Tool & Equipment rentals.