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Common Types of Crane Lifting Equipment

Construction Marketing

Crane lifting attachments are exactly what they sound like – they are attachments that are used to improve the capabilities of overhead cranes. Overhead cranes are some of the world’s most useful machines. Overhead cranes are some of the world’s most useful machines. Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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Data Scientists Reveal 5 Surprising Construction Insights to Manage Risk 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. An example of a data point might be the number of overhead mechanical racks installed on the job that day, or logging the root cause of a safety incident.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. The most common danger is when an overhead crane operator’s safety hooks become entangled in the wire while running the load over a beam or other obstruction. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. 2) Electrical Hazards. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Healthcare lighting innovation: Overhead fixture uses UV to kill airborne pathogens

BD+C

Designed specifically for hospitals, nursing homes, child care centers, and other healthcare facilities where infection control is a concern, the Arcalux Health Risk Management System (HRMS) is an energy-efficient lighting fixture that doubles as a germ-killing machine.

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Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Designed to Accomplish Small-Medium Size, Multi-trade, Minor Construction, Repair and Remodel Projects, or Minor New Construction. Shared Risk/Reward. Coefficient make up defined in contract and examples of items that may be including are overhead, profits, taxes, fringe benefits, permits, clean up. Mutual Trust/Respect.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Instead of using paper blueprints or designs, opt for a digital solution, such as construction management software. . Buildings must be energy efficient. They also generate significant waste.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Finding your niche can benefit your brand, gaining repeat business from general contractors and design-build construction firms. Determine indirect expenses You must estimate insurance, bonds, indirect field expenses and overhead costs. Integrating overhead expenses into estimates accurately is simple.