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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

Safety Services Company

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. Some establishments with 250 or more employees are required to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A (a summary of the 300 Form).

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What is Column? – Types of Column, Reinforcement, Design Procedure

Civil Lead

What is Column? A column is an essential component of an RCC structure. A column may be described as a. Read more What is Column? – Types of Column, Reinforcement, Design Procedure.

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Decarbonizing the Cement Industry

GCP Applied Technologies

Decarbonizing the Cement Industry. michael.delros…. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 15:48. Digital and chemical solutions enabling CO2 reduction. GCP Applied Technologies. December 04, 2020. Cement manufacture accounts for roughly seven percent of total man-made CO2 emissions. Today, cement and concrete producers are demanding more sustainable ways to produce these materials. .

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We cannot rely on OSHA to enforce COVID-19 protocols.

FDR Safety

It’s December 2020 and the pandemic has worsened. There is no debating or denying that fact. Both the number of confirmed cases and deaths have skyrocketed in the past few weeks. While there is certainly reason for hope with vaccines on the horizon, there is no time to relax the compliance of COVID protocols on the job Unfortunately for workers, there is little hope of OSHA coming to their aid.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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#95:  Are Miller Act Claims Arbitrable?

NH Construction Law

The Miller Act, the federal statute providing for payment bonds on federal construction projects to protect unpaid subcontractors and suppliers, provides that suits on the payment bond “must be brought. in the United States District Court for any district in which the contract was to be performed and executed.” 40 U.S.C. § 3133 (b)(3)(B).

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4 Key Tips for Managing Construction Drawings in Viewpoint Team

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Managing papers and drawings in the construction field can be a pain. Luckily, Viewpoint Team is here to help simplify those processes.

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EPA Releases Draft National Recycling Strategy

Green Building Law Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft National Recycling Strategy and is seeking public comment through December 4, 2020, with the goal of finalizing it in early 2021. Maybe not since Plato wrote about the value of reusing waste in the fourth century BC has recycling faced the challenges that we are seeing right now. The draft National Recycling Strategy is released against a backdrop where our current recycling, largely based on notions from the 1960s, no longer makes ec

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Collapse of Willow Island Cooling Tower: One of the Worst Construction Disasters in the History of US

The Constructor

The basic requirement in the design of any structure is that it should safely support all the loads during construction and in service. During the.

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Are You a High-Performing Leader?

Construction Business Owner

Are You a High-Performing Leader? Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:16. High-performing leaders generally succeed because they view their position as a privilege to serve others in the pursuit of achieving results. These leaders attack and confront problems head on, rather than avoiding challenging situations or difficult tasks.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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State of the Construction Industry: November 2020 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here's a look at some of the key construction industry stories we're following in November:

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CONNECT Construction with Best Value

Job Order Contracting

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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How to Manage Construction Workforce Effectively?

The Constructor

Effective management of the construction workforce helps finish projects on time and within the stipulated budget. It is estimated that nearly.

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A Guide to Using Wheel Loaders for Snow Removal

Construction Business Owner

A Guide to Using Wheel Loaders for Snow Removal. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 11:17. Keep these tips in mind if you are planning to operate your wheel loader or other heavy equipment in your construction fleet during the winter time.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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What’s Stopping Cash Flow From Flowing in Construction?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn how modern technology can help you bill quicker and more accurately-— giving your construction cash flow a significa.

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Top 155 Architecture Firms for 2020

BD+C

Gensler, Perkins and Will, and HKS Architects top the rankings of the nation's largest architecture firms for nonresidential and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Research Hints Towards the Potential of Recycled Concrete

The Constructor

A five-year-long research conducted at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, Canada, has concluded that recycled concrete can perform as.

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Gruppo Fanti To Invest $30M In West Virginia

Business Facilities

The Italy-based metal packaging manufacturing company Gruppo Fanti will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV, creating 40 new full-time jobs. - Read: Gruppo Fanti To Invest $30M In West Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Viewpoint, Trimble Win ‘Hammers’ Awards in UK’s Construction Computing Awards Competition

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint's VFP solution nets Collaboration Product of the Year, while Trimble won Company of the Year and Best Structural Engineering Software nods.

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Top 100 Architecture Engineering Firms for 2020

BD+C

Stantec, HDR, and HOK head the rankings of the nation's largest architecture engineering (AE) firms for nonresidential and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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How to Become a Construction Contractor? A Step-by-Step Guide

The Constructor

A construction contractor is an individual who provides independent and professional services to third-party employers in the construction industry.

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[VIDEO] New World Record For Tallest Building Demolished By Explosives

Construction Junkie

via YouTube//Safedem. Back in 1998, the Hudson Department Store in downtown Detroit, Michigan was demolished by explosives. That building stood 410 feet tall across its 29 floors, making it, at the time, the tallest building to ever be taken down by implosion. The dust cloud covered many city blocks and the 20,000 unsuspecting people that came to watch the event.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Deere 2020 Sales Down 15%

Construction Equipment

Fiscal 2020 sales and revenue for Deere & Co. were 9 percent below 2019 figures, registering $35.5 billion compared to $39.3 billion last year. Net income was down 15 percent for the year: $2.8 billion versus $3.3 in 2019.

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Top 135 Contractors for 2020

BD+C

Turner, Whiting-Turner, and STO Building Group head the rankings of the nation's largest general contractors, CM at risk firms, and design-builders for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report. .

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Reason Behind the Growth of China’s Transportation System: A Case Study

The Constructor

In 1978, the Chinese government made extensive reforms for the reconstruction of the transportation system in the country, such as the introduction.

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A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx

Pro Builder

A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx. ibush. Tue, 12/01/2020 - 17:34. The 2021 versions of Pro Builder ’s Show Village and The New American Home pivot to meet changing times. Michele Lerner. IBSx, the virtual version of the housing industry’s annual convention and trade show in 2021, may not have a cordoned-off section of the convention center parking lot or buses going back and forth to Winter Park-, but look at the silver lining: Now, you can tour our annual Show Village—a collection of three beau

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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CNH Partners With Accenture, Microsoft on Connected Vehicles

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial is collaborating with Accenture and Microsoft to help it enhance its digital capabilities and develop “smart” connected products and services.

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2020 K-12 School Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. K-12 school facilities sector

BD+C

AECOM, Gilbane, and PBK head BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest K-12 school facilities sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Embodied Carbon in Construction: High Time to Reduce it

The Constructor

Embodied carbon in construction is defined as the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transporting construction materials and the.