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Willmott Dixon vows to recover building safety millions

Construction Enquirer

The cost of complying with the Building Safety Act has blown a hole in the latest accounts from Willmott Dixon. And the contractor vowed to go after “designers, fire engineers, supply chain and insurers” to reclaim a “substantial portion” of the £62m it has set aside for building safety and cladding retrofits.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

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 On Site - What It Can Mean For Your Construction Project

Wolgast Corporation

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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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Insurance and bonding requirements.

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*ISNetworld® Client Additions May 2024: Tips to Stay Compliant

Safety Services Company

Swift Current is known for developing, constructing, and operating projects in North America. With their extensive experience, they can manage each stage of the project lifecycle, from siting and design, to construction and operation. Contractors working with Sable Offshore must meet specific requirements.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.