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 safety violation examples include: 1. During that same time, 59.5%

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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. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Safety is a serious matter.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. What is construction quality management?

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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. Make safety a priority.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One thing is clear: construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the world. For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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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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FDR Safety

APRIL 24, 2015

If you were to embark on the most detailed kind of inspection possible of a manufacturing plant or construction site and identify every potential safety hazard – even those with a microscopic chance of occurring – no doubt the list could be long. The post The power of risk assessment appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial? If you’re unsure how this can help you as a construction professional, you’re not alone. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Yes, if you use it right.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

Machine learning has been making waves in the construction industry. So how does that work in construction? . For example, companies like Newmetrix use image recognition to scan jobsite photos and flag safety concerns. All of these products are leveraging machine learning to help simplify and automate construction workflows.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2022

None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do?

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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. By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Safety inspectors are launching a three-month campaign this summer to tackle the threat of dust on construction sites. Each year in the construction industry, there are thousands of preventable cases of irreversible lung disease due to past exposure to dust at work. ”

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Now, even small firms can afford to construct and implement mobile apps into their business.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.

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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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The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. OSHA standards for construction.

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Julian Construction

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Foundation Construction Company Says Inspection Important To Structure Safety Of Home LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction ( [link] ) recently issued a recommendation to home owners to receive a safety inspection for their home’s foundation. Posted via email from Julian Construction's Posterous.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Do you work in a construction company? What are the things you considered before and after a construction site is built? This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. How to see the underground before starting a project?”

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The term construction project management can be used to describe a vast number of tasks, roles and responsibilities. Read more: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Construction Management 101. For the definition of construction project management, it’s basically PMI’s definition in the construction context.

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Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

Construction abounds with examples of both approaches, but unfortunately the outcome of the heads in the sand policy can be fatal. So part of the drainage system had not been inspected at all since 2012. New procedures have been ushered in since the accident and no doubt the safety level has been increased since then.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Walkthrough.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. 2) Electrical Hazards.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9%

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. The government is aiming to “overhaul regulations, creating lasting generational change and setting out a clear pathway on how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.”.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Begin with the basics The safety and integrity of any construction project, relies heavily on material testing and inspections. Repeated testing with inspections is recommended throughout the building process.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. A job safety analysis, also called a JSA, identifies potentially hazardous tasks and provides controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards. What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? Benefits of JSAs in construction.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

Technology-Based Improvements in Occupational Health and Safety. As HSE professionals, we’re always looking for a way to continually improve the health and safety of our worksites. Digital Recordkeeping for Safety Data. Smart Safety Clothing. Journey Management for Incident Reduction.

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