Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. These two citations cost construction companies over $34 million in one year.

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Construction Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

Construction sites are hazardous places and have the second highest number of occupational deaths, making it one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. However, new 360° video telematics with real-time data can help reduce one of the common causes of construction site injuries: incidents involving vehicles.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. Read the following stories from May’s construction news to find out what’s new, what’s changing and what’s worth your attention.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2015

The construction industry remained buoyant despite predictions of a slow yet stable recovery after the general election. If you run a business that’s seeing consistent growth at the moment, you may be reluctant to upgrade your equipment in the fear that it may cause disruption to your current workloads. Improve Employee Morale.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Hence, your construction materials must be placed on specialized material racks.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Construction hasn’t always been the most technologically advanced industry, but recent years have shown that technology has been beneficial in nearly every aspect of it. From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Crown Equipment Corp., an industrial-truck dealership in Woburn, Mass., has been cited by OSHA in the injury of an employee hit by a split rim tire when the tire exploded during servicing. The citations covered the company’s failure to:

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

million nonfatal injuries or illnesses occurred in private industry workplaces… The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) responded to 2018 safety numbers by calling for private employers to look more closely at their safety practices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. In many cases, injuries or property damage may lead to costly expenses. Equipment Breakdown. This coverage will offer protection for your equipment.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Here are more key precautions that you must consider to minimize, if not eliminate, accidents and injuries at the loading docks.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How Innovation Drives Superior Products Inside the research, development, manufacturing & testing of industry-leading PPE mhodges Thu, 02/02/2023 - 08:37 For over 100 years, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured innovative, high-quality hand and arm protection and complementary personal protective equipment (PPE) for every major industry.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Let’s explore key hazards and essential safety tips to navigate construction in the winter. To prevent falls, you can check out our Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Safety Kit.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 3, 2014

Overexertion Injuries are the most common workplace injury. These are referred to as musculoskeletal disorders or MSD injuries. Overexertion is consistently the number one workplace injury, and the most expensive, costing around $3.4 MSD injuries are often associated with material handling work.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. Each of these topics is highly relevant to the construction industry. They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 20, 2023

The construction industry is one of the most complex and challenging sectors. However, with advancements in technology, specifically the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and chat GBT, the construction industry can experience a transformation in how it operates.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 18, 2017

Yesterday, OSHA suspended the 2016 Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesse s requiring companies to electronically report their injury and illness records.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

For instance, you can construct fabric structures for mining operations and storage equipment for landscaping, construction, and automotive businesses. This design makes them especially beneficial for agricultural purposes: Warm moist air is raised and kept away from machinery, commodities, livestock, or equipment.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The construction industry is undergoing a period of radical change. For both mature and growing economies, the construction industry provides important links with other sectors to boost economic growth. It also enables the building owners to make sound decisions before, during and after construction.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2019

Nearly half of the construction workers in Tennessee who were injured over a recent two-year period had been on the job less than a year, according to a case study report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR). The Construction Industry Research and Policy Center (CIRPC) at…

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BD+C

JUNE 8, 2024

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. The US manufacturing sector is booming. And the workers move a lot.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. . Electrocution.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

No matter the industry, a lot of companies need a building. Though you won’t be able to know everything before building a commercial building, constructing a commercial building is a big undertaking, so there are a few important things to know before you get started. . Building Construction Types. Maintenance Requirements.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2013

More than 125,000 cranes are estimated to be operating in the United States construction industry. Cranes are typically the biggest and most complicated pieces of equipment on construction sites, and as such, they must be used with a great degree of planning and caution to avoid property damage, bodily injury and death.'

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2022

Before you begin any construction project, it’s important to know your options when it comes to renting vehicles and equipment. One of the most common vehicles to rent is the crane, which is among the most versatile pieces of equipment. Renting a crane can save you money and ensure you have a great experience with your crane.

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Civiconcepts

APRIL 19, 2022

Industrial jobs can be risky without heavy-duty equipment in the workplace. A few mistakes like slipping off the edges may lead to severe injuries or even death. Among the devices … Things You Should Know About Heavy Duty Steel Trestle Read More ».

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The labor shortage is an ongoing challenge, and it's an issue that's plaguing construction firms all around the world. Take, for example, Japan , where 60% of construction firms are reportedly experiencing labor shortages. So, how can firms navigate the construction workforce shortage? of people in construction are women 6.7%

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In years past , I shared the top 10 list of violations across all industries, but this year, I was able to find a list of construction-specific standards. Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. Self Supporting Ladders.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

In 2018, the construction industry led all industries with 1,008 fatal work industries. If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

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Lets Build

JULY 24, 2017

The role of asset tracking software in the construction industry. The construction industry is a burgeoning sector, hammering out the very foundations of modern society as we know it. The construction equipment market is projected to amount to 192 billion USD in 2017! billion USD in labor!

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