Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In recent years, the innovative use of shipping containers has redefined the boundaries of construction. Today, they are transformed into dynamic building materials, marking a significant shift in construction methodologies. This additional space makes them highly sought after for construction projects requiring more vertical room.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. is essential.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stated that female construction workers face specific health and safety issues on the jobsite that may require different personal protective equipment (PPE), gear and apparel than men in the industry require.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2022

According to OSHA, 1 in 5 deaths among US workers occur in the construction industry. Knowing the risks associated with construction, site managers must focus on safety and security on-site. Keep reading if you’re considering how to future-proof your long-term construction site , making it safer and more secure.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2014

The entire conversation about Tier 4 regulations is often lumped into two technological buckets: selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR). These are the two technologies—with some variation—that are helping equipment manufacturers achieve mandated emissions standards.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

After three partial collapses of construction cranes during Hurricane Irma, officials are debating whether regulations should be tightened. The equipment was supposed to be able to withstand 145 mph winds, but the highest gusts recorded in the area were 100 mph. Two crane booms in Miami and one in Ft.

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Regulation Miami Injury Construction 58

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

To aid in the clean up after Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued an emergency order that suspends certain roofing regulations for 37 counties listed in FEMA's Disaster Declaration dated September 13, 2017.

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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. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Earlier this year when construction sites were closed, every firm spent the downtime researching how they would safely reopen.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices. How Much Carbon Does the Construction Industry Emit?

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A fundamental element is Job Order Contracting (JOC) is line item estimating which involves breaking down the cost of construction into discrete, granular tasks, each item representing a specific material, labor, and equipment components. Each aspect, such as materials, labor, equipment, and overhead, should be itemized separately.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. OSHA regulations require all companies to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and train their workers on the aspects the program covers. Fulfills OSHA regulations. 9: TRAINING.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 12, 2017

Construction work can be dangerous in normal situations, but a jobsite in a disaster zone, whether natural or manmade, has its own inherent risks for crew and equipment. There are also regulations to follow for the operations and handling of hazardous materials.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2020

Seattle lawmakers are pushing for more regulations and bigger fines around the disassembly of tower cranes after a fatal crane collapse last April that was deemed “avoidable,” the Seattle Times reports. The bill would require a representative from L&I, which enforces workplace safety…

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

Plus, “as many as 86% of projects are found to exceed their initial estimate, each construction project costing an average 28% more than anticipated.” Blown budgets result from many reasons, from poor communication and missing data to scope creep to external factors like material price increases.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

You have no shortage of ways to consume media these days, but we’ve found podcasts can be a great way to learn something new, hear from interesting people or keep up with the latest construction news while you’re commuting to work, exercising or cooking dinner. Get tips, insights and stories in these construction podcasts.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

We would like to thank Equipment World for this informative article on Drones in Construction. Despite the public’s concerns, many in the construction industry are finding that drones and UAVs can play a vital role in their work. Once the FAA finalizes its regulations, a gun’s going to go off and everybody’s going to race.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 27, 2022

Whether you need to haul lumber, pallets, steel, materials for construction, or equipment, a flatbed truck can be your answer. Please note that there are state and federal regulations for how much weight can be hauled. There is a diverse list of equipment and materials that work well loaded on the bed of a flatbed truck.

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Transportation Equipment Regulation Permits 156

Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects. Overloaded Circuits: Construction sites often rely on extension cords and temporary power sources.

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Safety Electrical Injury Risk 109

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. For example, five employees recently died in an explosion at a Pittsburgh drilling company that had violated OSHA safety regulations in the past. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations.

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CK Power

AUGUST 2, 2023

Regulations are tightening. Challenges posed by the present-day electrical grid There are inconveniences inherent in working with any new tech (like high cost of implementation, difficult integration with current equipment and a lack of standardization on key components). Will you need your charging equipment to be mobile?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

This job is a very difficult task, and it could be very dangerous to someone lacking the right equipment and training. Hauling heavy, large loads requires the use of hauling equipment in construction. There are several different types of hauling equipment that can be used for building and construction.

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Equipment Industrial Construction Mobility 54

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. The leading new construction exhibition will focus exclusively on New York and New York State. Why Attend?

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Whilst working at height is essential for some construction projects, many of these accidents could be avoided with the simple implementation of proper training and the appropriate equipment. Familiarise Yourself With Regulations. Use The Correct Equipment. Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments.

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Safety Accidents Risk Equipment 218

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean? Site security.

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Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The construction industry has a unique problem when it comes to calculating and improving labour productivity: Every project consists of a wide variety of tasks that differ from site to site. However, even with this challenge, there are some methods to calculate labour productivity in construction. New laws and regulations.

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Products Construction Site Accounting 145

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. OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). All Spotting Safety Articles: Earthmoving Equipment Training. 1926.20'

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

This job is a very difficult task, and it could be very dangerous to someone lacking the right equipment and training. Hauling heavy, large loads requires the use of hauling equipment in construction. There are several different types of hauling equipment that can be used for building and construction.

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Equipment Industrial Construction Mobility 48

Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 16, 2019

If you see any cracks, stretches or fatigued links in your tie-down equipment, remove them from service. If you are located in the Northern. United States or in Canada, there may be springtime load restrictions.

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NH Construction Law

JANUARY 23, 2021

In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees. And occasionally, they misclassify workers as independent contractors when legally they are not – with nasty consequences.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.

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