Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

When one side of the world is focusing on heat safety, the other is ramping up for cold weather worker exposure. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. contact-form] The post Effective Public Sector Construction Project Management appeared first on 4BT.

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PC Construction

MAY 3, 2021

Today we kick off Construction Safety Week. This week, construction firms across the U.S. and Canada will work together to educate our industry and build awareness about construction safety. The post Celebrating Safety in Construction first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 23, 2019

No matter the job, technology continues to find its way into every corner of every industry, including construction. Heading into 2019, one of the most interesting (and concerning to some) technology that we will be seeing on construction sites might not be on site, but above it. What does the memorandum really say? Learn more here.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Learn more about precast construction.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2023

The 70 or so partner companies that organize Construction Safety Week, the annual industry education and awareness focus started in 2014, have chosen a singular message of jobsite safety unity, “Strong Voices Creating Safe Choices,” as this year’s theme for the May 1-5 event.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites. Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. Using more efficient technologies will also help increase the safety of the workers.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. From March 3-March 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Safety training and awareness building are a core fundamental of building a proper safety culture on your jobsites, so it’s important to know the resources that are available to you. The ASSP’s new construction safety resource page includes many blog posts, podcasts, and webinars covering various topics.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2014

The correlation between safety education and training and the production levels necessary to achieve profitability in construction is not difficult to understand.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. Here is a look at some ways these gadgets are making their way on construction work sites.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. How did they start?

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PC Construction

APRIL 15, 2024

Last Tuesday, PC Construction participated in the University of Maine Construction Industry Day event held at the United Technologies Center in Bangor, Maine. This marks the eighth year that PC has participated in this engineering competition with students from UMaine’s civil and construction programs.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. From May 3-May 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 16, 2022

The construction of the $96-million, 115,000-sq-ft, LEED Gold-certified athletics and educational community college facility in Redwood, Calif., would test Blach Construction’s safety program in unique ways.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2018

Even if you’re busy, it’s wise to stay in the loop about the latest construction industry news so you know what to expect as this busy season continues. We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Before you head home to get in costume or hand out candy, check out the top headlines from October’s construction news. We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. Construction automation could affect the way jobsites operate. McKinsey & Co.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. WELL Health-Safety Rating. Who should care?

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Do you create a site-specific safety plan for your projects? Done correctly, this plan should help improve safety, quality, and productivity. Check out this episode of Construction Management Mico Learning below. Editor’s note: Fieldwire is proud to feature construction expert Jim Rogers on our blog. Want to learn how?

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Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Civil engineers hold a unique position within society, serving as the architects of infrastructure and the custodians of public safety. Their work spans the construction of bridges, roads, buildings, water supply systems, and so much more, impacting every facet of modern life.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Learn more about precast construction.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. More than half the time wasted during construction, the study teams have found, is attributable to poor management practices. SUMMARY REPORT OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYCOST EFFECTIVENESS PROJECT, 1983.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 2, 2022

Safety is a critical factor, not just at a project level but across your entire organization. A strong safety culture leads to smoother project execution and a more empowered workforce. . Promoting better safety isn’t just about handing out educational materials and conducting training sessions.

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2020

Following modest increases in construction spending for nonresidential buildings in 2019, economists from eight leading industry organizations forecast slight growth in 2020 and 2021—1.5% and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk Immediate Legal Compliance.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2017

The construction industry has been the subject of jokes, myths and rumours for decades and, while some jokes are funny, the misconceptions have actually harmed the industry. Here’s four myths about construction laid to rest at last…. Construction is only for people who can’t get other jobs. This is not the case.

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The Korte Company

JUNE 8, 2017

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a list of the ten most common violations it issues on construction sites. In fact, despite the educational and safety materials that saturate the industry, the violations that make up the annual list are usually always the same.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 19, 2021

If you’re in environmental health and safety, jump in with both feet. Recently on The Safety Management Show, Susan Spaulding , Sr. Benton Construction, LLC, shared the above advice, as well as how she faced some of the hardest challenges in safety management. Safety is truly about saving lives. It isn’t about you.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Revision control has always been one of the bigger challenges with drawings on a construction site. Editor’s note: Fieldwire is proud to feature construction expert Jim Rogers on our blog. LinkedIn Learning is a great source for construction management education and content, and it’s included if you have a LinkedIn Premium account.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2017

Educating your employees is an important first step to ensuring everyone stays safe on the jobsite, while also maintaining efficiency and machine integrity. Although recent technological advancements make it easier to operate compact equipment, that does not mean these technologies can replace proper equipment training for your operators.

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BD+C

JUNE 29, 2023

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success 0 dbarista Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:59 School Construction When constructing a K-12 school, building positive relationships with the community—including students, parents, school staff and residents—is critical to the success of the project.

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