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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. . Work with your insurance provider.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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Falls trigger a lot of OSHA safety inspections, and they account for half of the top 10 violations handed out by the Office. Powered-up equipment and electrical lines stand out as two principal risks on a jobsite. You should also ensure that electrical equipment is adequately powered down and completely shut off. Electrocution.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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If you’re looking to start an electrical business, it’s the perfect time to flip the switch. Industry research shows that the US electrical industry has more than 1 million employees working for 200,000 businesses — and annual revenue exceeding $200 billion. Get off to a good start with registration, licensing, & insurance.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AIA: American Institute of Architects, American Insurance Association. AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. INSP: Inspect.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Related Costs of a built.

Construction Cost Estimating

The operation and maintenance cost over the project life cycle for succeeding years should comprise of relevant land rent, Labor and material for maintenance and repairs, cyclic renovations, Insurance and taxes, Financing costs, Utilities, Operating staff, Owners other expenses. DraftLogic Electrical & ConEst IntelliBid 7.0

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Projects may be architectural (finishes) , electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing in nature. The electrical may consist of, but not be limited to, demolition and construction of building electrical systems and may include service and distribution, general lighting, communications, controls and instrumentation, and other systems.