7 Construction Safety and Health Trends That Minimize Risk
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 7, 2022
Construction is one of the world’s most dangerous industries, but modern technologies and strategies are helping reduce jobsite risks.
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9 Ways to Improve Construction Safety with Heavy Machinery on the Worksite
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 3, 2024
Heavy-highway jobsites are always at risk for safety risk in the firld. Check these 9 boxes to help your construction crew prioritize jobsite safety.
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Construction Safety Week: 3 Small Things Your Company Can Do to Mitigate Jobsite Risks
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2022
Construction is a dangerous job, but contractors that take Construction Safety seriously can see an ROI boost with lower costs and healthier employees.
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Mitigate Construction Risk at Project Closeout
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Risk and construction projects go hand in hand. From tracking safety issues and compliance on the jobsite, to ensuring that regulatory and contractual obligations are met, to correctly accounting for all of the job costs, payments and other financial data […].
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction
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. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area. Plan to prevent cold weather safety issues at your jobsites. Consider wind chill. Monitor the wind chill to keep workers safe on the job.
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242 Construction Worker Safety Issues: Weighing in on Silica Standards
HardHatChat
MAY 24, 2016
One thing I really love about my job is having the opportunity to share insights about issues affecting the commercial construction industry – whether I’m writing a post for this blog, networking at industry events or connecting with a reporter who needs a construction expert’s perspective. I was more than happy to weigh in.
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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2018
Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. Safety is a serious matter.
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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
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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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 29, 2019
Take a Short Quiz on Construction Trends and Statistics and See How Much You Know. What is the largest construction related project? Do you know just how large the construction industry is or what it’s projected to be in the near future? Ever consider what influences construction labor shortages ? Ever wonder….
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6 Tips to Successfully Lead Construction Teams
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 28, 2017
Construction sites are a sort of controlled chaos. Different styles of leadership on a construction site have a direct impact on how the project can turn out, with great leaders influencing high performance and respect from crews and subcontractors. Construction projects have a better chance of success under good leadership.
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Construction’s Digital Transformation on Full Display at Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis welcomes attendees to Portland and shares highlights of the past year. It’s an exciting time to be in construction. And, as business globally gravitates further to the cloud to manage financial and operational data, so to does the construction industry. That said, construction is still hard.
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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).
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201 Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 9, 2018
Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. Those who worked in construction toward the end of asbestos’ peak may just be discovering symptoms now.
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Data Analytics Trends in Construction
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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240 Mobile Solutions Empowering Field Teams to do More
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 11, 2019
The Construction Industry is Undergoing a Digital Transformation and Mobile Technologies are Leading the Movement. Additionally, a survey performed during a recent Viewpoint webinar indicated that close to 100 percent of a construction organization’s employees have smart phones. Paper got the job done.
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State of the Construction Industry: May Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2018
Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety.
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Championing Regulatory Compliance with the Right Construction Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The right construction management software can help construction organisations stay on top of compliance issues. The fact of life about running a construction-related firm is that adherence to regulations, laws and specifications is a gargantuan challenge. How Difficult is it to be Compliant?
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130 The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 3, 2018
The new year has arrived, and we’re looking forward to another exciting year in the construction software industry! It’s the time of year when everyone makes plans for the future, but before we get off and running, we wanted to take a quick look back at the most popular blog posts from Viewpoint’s Surveyor in 2017. Risk management.
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174 State of the Construction Industry: October Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Before you head home to get in costume or hand out candy, check out the top headlines from October’s construction news. We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. Construction automation could affect the way jobsites operate. McKinsey & Co.
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Mobile Tech Gains Traction on Construction Jobsites
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 5, 2018
Five years ago, the mobile technology landscape on construction sites looked very different. JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report found that 41.4 Mobile device adoption in construction has grown rapidly in recent years. Lower risk of errors and quicker mitigation of problems and mistakes when they occur.
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174 Big Data for Big Gains in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2017
Big data is the new competitive advantage for construction companies large or small. Once thought only to be useful or financially accessible for large corporations, big data analysis can be a secret weapon for construction companies, giving insight into many aspects of the business. Small construction firms benefit from big data.
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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2017
As technology and data analysis tools evolve, data science is giving construction firms the ability to see how their operations fit together and where there’s room for improvement so they can gain a more detailed understanding of their business. Business intelligence can help your construction firm rise above the competition.
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209 State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. That percentage is significantly lower than both June’s unemployment rate (4.7
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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 29, 2018
At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. To get ahead, it’s also important for contractors to keep up with what’s going on throughout the construction industry. Contractors are hiring.
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186 Garney Construction’s Josh Snow Discusses the Skilled Labor Challenge
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 2, 2018
In the first of a new series of exclusive Viewpoint client Q&A sessions, Josh Snow, project engineer with Garney Construction, gives his take on the construction labor challenges facing our industry. Garney Construction Project Engineer Josh Snow. Are software programs, automation, etc.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud Now Supports Over 235 Integrations Â
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2022
“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . We’re excited to share some of the latest integrations and updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud. .
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98 New Construction Technology Worth Contractors’ Attention
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 27, 2018
According to the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , 62.2 A wide array of emerging technologies exists, and more are making their way into the construction industry every year. percent of construction companies tried drone technology, a 10 percent increase from the previous year. The Future Available Now.
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OSHA Focus Four: Targeting Physical and Financial Loss
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. As I’ve said before, the importance of safety programs goes far beyond the need to comply with standards and regulations. First and foremost, safety programs save lives.
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Business Intelligence for Construction is On the Rise & It’s Obvious Why Contractors are Loving It
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Considering contractors face ongoing high pressure to perform and operate with razor-thin profit margins, there’s no doubt: construction is a challenging industry. It seems like Spectrum is on the forefront of construction accounting software.” But you don’t have to just take our word for it. Howard Dembs, CFO, W. Soule and Co.
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192 Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Construction methods & equipment.
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48 Top 10 Contractor Mistakes
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 14, 2019
The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. Neglecting Safety Measures. When accidents happen at construction sites , the harm can come to more than just property. Construction is never without risk, but working smarter means working safer.
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287 Viewpoint Technology Awards – Call for Submissions
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 5, 2018
Our customers are amazing, and they do incredibly innovative things with our construction software solutions and technologies. Every year, we give our customers the chance to showcase the new, innovative ways they have used software to transform their business through our Viewpoint Technology Awards. Located in Pasadena, Calif.,
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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. Any proposed schedule revisions would be evaluated by a neutral party, who could weigh the risks and rewards from an objective standpoint. Transportation.
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52 CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Construction methods & equipment.
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31 Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Safety and health. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Transportation. Environment. Water & Dams.
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Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012. Description: McGraw-Hill Construction Releases Mid-Year Update of 2012 Construction Market Forecast. Construction methods & equipment. Environment.
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54 United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 1, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction. Description: Design and construction of first 1,400-MW reactor in Abu Dhabi wins regulatory approval. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management.
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52 Construction Groups See Bright Spots in MAP-21's Details | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction Groups See Bright Spots in MAP-21s Details. Description: Construction groups like provisions affecting pavements, innovative project delivery, P3 model contracts, stormwater control, among others.
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47 High-Winds Lab Shows Value Of Wind-Resistant Construction | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 25, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. High-Winds Lab Shows Value Of Wind-Resistant Construction. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.
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Construction Firms Benefit From Exchange-Traded Funds | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction Firms Benefit From Exchange-Traded Funds. Description: The popularity of ETFs has exploded in recent years, bringing increasing play to construction stocks. Construction methods & equipment.
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39 Archeological Discoveries Coexist With Construction Crews at Pima.
ENR Construction
JULY 25, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Archeological Discoveries Coexist With Construction Crews at Pima County Project. Description: Archeologists discover an ancient irrigation system underneath a wastewater construction site in Arizona. Risk management.
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The Top International Design Firms - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction
ENR Construction
JULY 18, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Safety and health. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Transportation. Environment. Water & Dams.
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A Rail Boom Reigns In Dallas - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction
ENR Construction
AUGUST 8, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Description: A new DART project feature innovative construction means and methods. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Safety and health. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.
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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Construction Methods. Safety & Health. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. Safety and health. FREE — ENR’s Greatest Construction Projects with your paid subscription. Transportation. Environment. Water & Dams.
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