Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2021

This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents. When an architect or engineer (A/E) cites ACI 301, the document is intended to be adopted in its entirety into the contract documents. Inspection requirements were unified in the chapter.

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Concrete Documentation Construction Inspections 98

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

During an inspection, the inspector will ask for the written safety policy and all documentation of training, inspections and discipline. This documentation becomes important after the inspection, when a company can challenge or attempt to mitigate any possible penalties. Are employees trained in it?

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Inspections Safety Defense Documentation 48

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

inspecting 100 percent of labor, materials, and equipment used) as well as the coefficient/adjustment factor used, and the type, number, and cost of non-prepriced line-items. These indexes show cost levels for different types of construction in the electric, gas, and water industries. Verify all aspects of the direct work (e.g.,

Estimating 199

Estimating Comparison Electrical Organization 199

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. A properly documented risk assessment may not prevent OSHA violations, but should, and will, help mitigate the violation classification and attendant penalty.

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OSHA Risk Equipment Documentation 153

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

The rule was originally scheduled to go into effect last November, but OSHA delayed its effective date until November 2018 to clarify the requirements and take into consideration comments from the construction industry. Construction software can help contractors manage OSHA compliance.

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OSHA Certification Safety Software 215

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Providing for INSPECTION, VERIFICATION, AND TESTING necessary for acceptance of the facility by the District. SELECTING A CONTRACTING METHOD; 2. Giving PUBLIC NOTICE of the project; 3. Publishing CONTRACT SELECTION CRITERIA; 4. MAKING EVALUATIONS PUBLIC after the contract is awarded; and.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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OSHA Inspections Safety Equipment 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 5, 2022

Amid falling demand, spiralling debts and waning investor confidence, the arrival of a global pandemic almost brought the industry to its knees. It would also improve the prospects, salaries and working conditions of those involved in the industry—a sector that employs around 12% of the country’s workforce.

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BIM Documentation Risk Profitability 130

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.

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Inspections Liability Drawings Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

When something is a top industry priority, there’s always room for improvement. Being transparent and accurate in documentation contributes to good communication among team members. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Data analytics and business intelligence have become hot topics in construction as firms are seeing the benefits other industries are realizing. The industry as a whole is looking for ways to help contractors get smart about data. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. All contractors should track data related to safety issues.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

And it can be any type of construction project — residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, civil, agricultural, or environmental. Following initiation, the project team creates a roadmap — the project management plan (PMP) , a formal document that outlines the project’s execution and control. master plan, education brief)?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile. Site Inspections.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Within the industry, more and more firms are using predictive-based safety (PBS) to pinpoint potential risks and proactively address them. Machine Learning and AI.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Time is money, and that’s true in construction as in any industry. We had to set up and maintain a good internet connection to use it for our pilot project, which involved using forms to schedule inspection requests. Saving time was a key benefit Redcon Construction found when its teams started using Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

You’ll need to provide documentation before work starts, apply for progress payments during the project, and apply for your final payment as part of project closeout. Before you begin to work on a project, MBC will require you to provide the following documentation: Executed subcontractor agreement Certificates of insurance Submittals W-9.

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Resource Lien Documentation Change Orders 97

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

The 5 main benefits of inspection software. There are many reasons to adopt inspection reporting software in the fight against obsolete or incomplete information, especially considering how much time is typically invested in ongoing assessments and results tracking. Documentation is accessible anywhere, any time.

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Inspections Software Software Documentation 148

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. Check this checklist: Workplace Safety Inspection. During that same time, 59.5%

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Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

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Documentation Management Construction Change Orders 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Data cited by ADP indicates that around 41% of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031, which means the industry faces a potential talent vacuum that could further strain project timelines and costs. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

Previously they had to manually complete paper documents which could be damaged by rain or bad weather conditions, and after each maintenance activity the documents had to be digitalised and then filed and/or sent by email. However, by using Autodesk Build, one employee can now inspect a toilet block in just four hours.

Autodesk 40

Autodesk Management Inspections Airports 40

Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2013

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Those numbers are concerning because inspections often involve complex test that must be sent to labs.

OSHA 48

OSHA Inspections Indiana Safety 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows. Traditionally, our teams may go on-site to conduct inspections, manually take photos and upload them to their devices when they return to the office.

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Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Photo courtesy AVM Industries Inc. The committee’s report was published in The Construction Specifier (August 2002) and in industry newsletters; its widespread circulation indicates it satisfied an important need. Sometimes work must be done in confined spaces—from installation to inspection. Limitations.

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Los Angeles CSI Consulting Inspections 52

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

An Industrial Hygienist (IH) is a safety expert whose three main jobs are to anticipate hazards, evaluate the worksite for risks, and work out the best way to control them. Industrial Hygienists shall counsel affected parties factually regarding potential health risks and precautions necessary to avoid adverse health effects.

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Safety Industrial Employment Risk 55

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Through site visits, inspections, compliance audits and education and advice sessions, the ABCC is able to closely observe contractors. There is the conundrum of the head office trying to implement a change, only for those in the field to see it as too onerous — thus not doing much to implement the documented procedures.

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Software Software Management Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

The term originally comes from the shipbuilding industry—once commissioned, a ship is considered ready to operate. . Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Important aspects of this well coordinated process include centralizing communications and documentation.

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Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Over the last two years, the ASEAN construction industry has been challenged not just by the COVID-19 pandemic but also supply chain, skills shortages, and now inflationary pressure. It was great to see familiar and new faces from the industry as the ASEAN region recovers by lifting COVID-19 restrictions.

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Construction Conference Autodesk Industrial 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Beyond that, we as an industry must work to implement AI ethically and responsibly to balance tech advancement with social responsibility and community impact. AI is more than a trend in construction It's a significant paradigm shift that will transform our future. People using AI need to know how much they can rely on it.

Construction 72

Construction BIM Management Leases 72

Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2023

Among other things, each of these standards have in common very specific procedures to follow when cleaning or remediating mold from a building. These remediation procedures are typically in three levels, from low to high, with the distinguishing difference in each being the surface area and the identified mold covers.

Guidelines 52

Guidelines Risk Documentation Inspections 52

Construction Junkie

JULY 23, 2020

In 2018, Autodesk made a huge splash in the construction industry by acquiring PlanGrid , BuildingConnected , and Assemble. Following the acquisition, Pype will join our portfolio of best-in-class solutions that are widely used by the construction industry to manage the building lifecycle from design through to operations.”

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Autodesk Documentation Schedule Software 85

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

While mistakes can arise at any time, it’s not always easy to fix the problems when they occur in the construction industry. Sometimes, the project won’t pass inspection, or it will need to be torn down due to safety and health concerns. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes.

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Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

Specifically, NFPA 70E contains detailed information on how to protect workers from hazards associated with the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition of electrical equipment. The best practice in the safety industry is to do both. These are the key changes that were made to the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E.

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OSHA Electrical Safety Employment 75

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Knowledge of the construction management industry and life-cycle management of the built environment including but not limited to, contract and information management, quality control, cost control, and schedule control. Review and assure that cost data, specifications, documents, tools and procedures are timely and appropriate.

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Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Fieldwire

APRIL 4, 2023

They established a quality assurance process using Fieldwire’s custom forms and have been using the software to easily access project documentation and streamline communication between teams. In the construction industry, efficiency is key. The company estimates they’ve saved £100.000 in rework using our construction management app.

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BIM Innovation Schedule Site 52

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In this week’s issue of ENR , technology writer Luke Abaffy details the use of drones by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to conduct bridge inspections. According to the article, closing off traffic is part of the inspection process, which is a cost savings when the use of drone technology is introduced into the process.

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Risk Inspections Claims Construction 48