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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting.

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How to simplify your daily construction reports

Lets Build

Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns. Daily construction reports can help project managers identify the causes of delays and take corrective actions promptly to ensure that the project remains on schedule. All of the above?

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#135:  Unconscionable Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

” He pointed to the AAA’s Administrative Fee Schedules, under which it would cost him over $8,000 to present his case to the arbitrator. The lower court agreed with him, as did a divided panel of the Texas Court of Appeals – even though he hadn’t presented evidence that he couldn’t afford the cost.

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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges

FDR Safety

OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. OSHA schedules FACOSH meeting on Sept. OSHA schedules FACOSH meeting on Sept. NACOSH schedules final meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness subcommittee. Fred’s presentation: “Why to be Safe vs. How to be Safe”.

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#110:  Who Owns The Float?

NH Construction Law

In large commercial projects it is common for contractors to present owners with a schedule for the work to be performed using the so-called “critical path method,” or CPM. But not all scheduled tasks are “critical” in this sense. This leeway gives the contractor some flexibility. ” Id.

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Speak up: Probably the most effective marketing approach for professionals

Construction Marketing Ideas

Speaking and presenting can be truly effective for marketing and business development. The speech concludes off schedule. proposals and presentations' It’s a sight that always attracts attention. I’ve experienced it. And (I admit) I’ve experienced the opposite. There’s lukewarm applause.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Types of inspections conducted include Imminent Danger, Fatality, Hospitalization/Amputation, Complaint, Referral, or General Schedule. General Scheduled inspections may include the entire work area. For that reason, employer representatives are generally not entitled to be present for non-supervisory interviews.

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