BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84% during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. The number of inspections at construction sites dropped to about 65 during the week of April 26.

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Inspections OSHA Safety Construction 122

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

The number of surprise construction site safety visits has fallen to a record low. A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections.

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Safety Site Inspections Union 95

The Constructor

JUNE 13, 2021

A construction checklist is a set of items or activities that a site in-charge must verify, check, and inspect to ensure the systematic progress of a.

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Inspections Construction Site Engineering 242

Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2023

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

A drone fell from the sky and hit a construction worker during a site inspection flight on a housing site in Lancashire. A report released by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said the drone suffered a rapid loss of battery power above the Garsteng site. The site worker was not injured.”

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Site Accidents Inspections Housing 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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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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Site Risk Employment Inspections 128

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. Over 90 firefighters rushed to the site to put out the blaze and search for victims. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites.

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Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Construction Dive

JUNE 20, 2018

The Spokane Public Works Department in Washington says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on existing infrastructure and ongoing construction projects.

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Inspections Site Washington Employment 93

Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. We offer the top four: Employers need to have a designated safety officer in charge of carrying out regular inspections and identifying potential.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic . OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. million people employed in construction. Peter Fabris.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 1, 2020

Tampa’s City Hall is sending nurse-inspectors to the 52 largest construction sites in town to help keep workers healthy and employed. Department of Homeland Security has designated construction and… The use of nurses to do spot checks appears to be unique among the Tampa Bay area.

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Tampa Site Inspections Security 65

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Earlier this month, the Englewood Construction team was honored to be recognized as one of the Best Restaurant Contractors in Chicago by Chicago Architects. This recognition also got me thinking about what sets a really great restaurant contractor apart from a general construction firm. Restaurant Infrastructure Intricacies.

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Contractors Inspections Construction Commercial 324

BD+C

JUNE 10, 2021

This month, the New York City Department of Buildings deployed teams of enforcement inspectors to perform safety inspections at the city’s larger and more complex construction sites. The action followed the deaths of three construction workers over a two-week period. The three incidents are under investigation.

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New York City New York Safety Site 69

Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs). More to read: What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them? Ergonomic hazards: Heavy lifting, repetitive motions, etc.

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Safety Management Inspections Injury 148

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Request for Proposal / Site Visit. Scoping / Joint Site Visit. Construction Performed. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Select construction task from approved UPB (unit price book) – Use a l ocally researched unit price book (DO NOT USE LOCATION FACTORS or ECONOMIC FACTORS). Contractor.

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Inspections Estimating Regulation Contractors 233

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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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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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has imposed a $199,761 fine on MDM & Sons Construction LLC, an Indiana-based contractor, for multiple safety violations observed at two construction sites in Perrysburg, Ohio.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Despite pushback from developers, a team of 38 has randomly inspected more than 20,000 major construction projects in the city, saying it's resulted in safer working conditions, and that number is set to increase.

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Inspections Site Construction 125

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

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. In that case, individuals working on the site were also held responsible after ignoring safety warnings.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 211

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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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

ENR Construction

MARCH 31, 2020

Six Bay Area counties announced Tuesday that most construction is to be halted due to a tightened, joint shelter-in-place order. Meanwhile, Los Angeles issues new site safety guidelines and additional site inspections based on public reports of violations.

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Los Angeles Site Safety Guidelines 69

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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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you've ever seen one of those movie-sized OSHA posters, you know the dizzying amount of rules and regulations that construction sites must adhere to in order to be safe.

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Inspections Software Software Safety 36

Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

The construction industry is evolving rapidly with the advent of new technologies that are reshaping how projects are designed, managed, and executed. In this article, we will explore the latest construction technologies, their applications, and the benefits they bring to the industry. Key Innovations in Construction Technology 1.

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Innovation Industrial Construction Inspections 52

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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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The industry's old-school ways mean contractors waste time and money mailing revisions to blueprints, tracking paper receipts and invoices, or traveling long distances to do on-site inspections of small changes.

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Inspections Travel Site Construction 198

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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Materials Safety Construction Site 182

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Are you working at a construction site? Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. Safety caps are must at construction sites and if you are a construction worker you must have come across a wide variety of safety caps and hats. .

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Site Safety Construction Accidents 52

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Embarking on a construction project in Texas entails navigating a web of legal requirements to ensure compliance. From zoning laws to safety regulations, understanding these requirements is essential for the success of any construction endeavor. Permits ensure that the planned construction adheres to safety and structural standards.

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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. Now, even small firms can afford to construct and implement mobile apps into their business. Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile. Site Inspections.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

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San Francisco Inspections Site 119

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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Safety Site Accidents Injury 62

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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