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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. Prepare for schedule flexibility. Consider wind chill.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

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Safety & Health. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

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Detailed reports and summaries that outline actual expenditures compared to budgeted costs allow for educated decisions as to where adjustments are needed. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization. Risk management.

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Keep Construction Workers Safe in Excessive Heat

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an employer, you’re responsible and required to protect your employees from safety hazards — extreme temperatures and weather included. Pay attention to the Heat Index to ensure worker safety. Schedule jobs to allow crews to gradually build up a heat tolerance. Schedule heavy work during the cooler times of day.

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State of the Construction Industry: October Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. Getting ahead of the game and investing in research and education now could be worthwhile for your business. A tired employee operating heavy machinery or carrying heavy materials is a safety risk.

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Can Lean Manufacturing Principles Improve Construction?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

According to the Lean Construction Institute , using lean in construction can result in improved productivity, increased safety on jobsites and significant cost savings. Next, look for ways to r educe waste. If that schedule changes, the right people must be notified. The significant benefits are worth the extra attention.

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Bring Health and Wellness to Your Construction Business

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From project management to estimating, Viewpoint helps companies like yours be successful in many ways. Health and wellness in the construction industry isn’t something that’s regularly discussed and when it is, usually focuses on safety and prevention. Taking time to educate workers about what’s available to them can go a long way.