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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

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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. Consider wind chill. Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service/NOAA).

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Construction’s Digital Transformation on Full Display at Collaborate 2018

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Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis welcomes attendees to Portland and shares highlights of the past year. As Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis noted in this morning’s keynote address at our Collaborate 2018 user conference, “a digital transformation has begun.” It’s an exciting time to be in construction. increase in gross margins.

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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

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At SMMA, we are doing this in two ways: by learning more about the scientific work being done in the spaces we are designing, and by participating in educational programs. Our labs must serve the needs of end users, cities, and institutions while also meeting ever-higher environmental and safety standards.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

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We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

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Younger Professionals are Snubbing Construction Careers — What Your Firm can do to Change Their Minds

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There are varied reasons why young professionals are moving away from the construction arena despite relatively high pay and fewer demands for a four-year college education. Some have argued there has been a lack of focus on and availability of education and training opportunities geared toward younger generations.

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Garney Construction’s Josh Snow Discusses the Skilled Labor Challenge

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In the first of a new series of exclusive Viewpoint client Q&A sessions, Josh Snow, project engineer with Garney Construction, gives his take on the construction labor challenges facing our industry. Viewpoint: How do you see technology changing how work is done on the jobsite and in the back office?

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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. Educate the crew and watch for symptoms of heat-related illness. Understand and use the heat index. Account for acclimation.