Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2018

And yet, we had some significant shifts this year, most notably PMI releasing the sixth edition of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” ( PMBOK® Guide ), alongside the Agile Practice Guide. Here are five trends that project managers should be watching out for in 2018. Resource Management Takes a Seat at the Table.

Project Management 61

Project Management Management Certification Resource 61

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

This gives subcontractors more room to develop a specialized skill set and take on jobs that contractors with more generalized knowledge may not be able to manage. As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may also need to pay the higher self-employment tax rate. You’ll also be less committed to the clients you work with.

Subcontracting 98

Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Field teams and managers constantly deal with multiple moving parts. From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. The event offers various sessions that shed light on how to effectively manage people, data, and processes in the field and beyond.

Autodesk 102

Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Managers are driven by their Boards and top management to continuously improve, and the only things that are managed are things that are measured. However, there is a difference in actually measuring performance and simply managing to hit a certain number. They would have been classified and non-work injuries.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Managers are driven by their Boards and top management to continuously improve, and the only things that are managed are things that are measured. However, there is a difference in actually measuring performance and simply managing to hit a certain number. They would have been classified and non-work injuries.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

While you may assume that paying for scheduled maintenance is unnecessary, the reality is - without it, organizations are typically compelled to undertake more costly repairs. Managing Safety Hazards and Risks. In conclusion, asset management and preventive maintenance programs are highly beneficial for construction businesses.

Management 52

Management Equipment Inspections Construction 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. Design Issues.

Schedule 98

Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 4. Look at how Medley Equipment Company trained people to operate forklifts for free — the company did this to improve employability opportunities for locals, leading to self-sufficiency.

Project Management 96

Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Those of you who want a predictable environment are employees working for a large employer where schedules are fixed and doing the same things every day. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. As much as we plan, it would be best if you were flexible, adaptable, and reliant.

Contractors 88

Contractors Schedule Employment Environment 88

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g. Keeping the inspection under control.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. Don’t fall behind— book your personalised demo of our construction management apps to see how we can help you stay profitable no matter where industry trends take you.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

PSMJ Resources

APRIL 30, 2012

Do Small Projects Need Schedules? Is it really critical that small projects have a schedule? Here are some of the most important reasons that schedules are developed: 1) First and foremost, you always want to get the work done on time. Without a schedule, it gets done when it gets done. Managing Employees.

Schedule 46

Schedule Resource Cash Flow Project Management 46

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. OSHA schedules FACOSH meeting on Sept. February 15, 2017.

OSHA 149

OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It has been reported that 41% of construction managers cite the effects of the pandemic on their workforce as one of the top three biggest concerns in 2020 … and leaders are thinking about how to create safe, healthy, and COVID-secure working environments while simultaneously driving team motivation. . Improved Scheduling.

Safety 105

Safety Schedule Site Management 105

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

As World of Concrete celebrates 50 years, we are proud to present our 100 years of proven concrete solutions,” said CHRYSO & GCP Sustainability Program Manager Lisa Barnard. “We Follow the CHRYSO and GCP LinkedIn channels for daily schedules of demonstrations.

Concrete 78

Concrete Sustainability Mobility Materials 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2023

Today, I feel compelled to share a personal story about managing mental health while working in the construction industry. Fortunately, that morning, I had a regularly scheduled counseling session via Zoom before starting work. This vulnerability promoted self-care and fostered a sense of empowerment.

Industrial 52

Industrial Management Construction Environment 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2017

As an employer, you’re responsible and required to protect your employees from safety hazards — extreme temperatures and weather included. As an employer, project manager, or site lead, pay attention to weather forecasts and keep the index handy. Schedule jobs to allow crews to gradually build up a heat tolerance.

Construction 147

Construction Safety Accounting Schedule 147

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This is beneficial to both employers and contractors, because it demonstrates that you’re a good company to work for. Electronic Monitoring. One of the best approaches to marketing is to place an emphasis on what safety measures and equipment your company utilizes in daily work.

Safety 170

Safety Construction Security Accidents 170

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon. It worked well once we had that.

Autodesk 80

Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Shorter construction schedules than planned. management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 225-234.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. Solid Management Processes.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Better planning and scheduling. Inefficient scheduling is one of the largest reasons why construction professionals see productivity loss on the job site. That productivity loss takes the form of things like scheduling workers before their role is needed or scheduling them in congested areas, resulting in inefficiency all around.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

As an employer, your COVID-19 preparedness plan must describe how you propose to do the following: Implement policies and procedures to help identify sick workers and ensure workers stay at home, if sick. Developing a Preparedness Plan: How Minnesota Employers Should Respond. Outlining a Covid-19 Preparedness Program in Minnesota.

Minnesota 118

Minnesota Safety Employment Guidelines 118

Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2016

As an employer, you must ensure your workers are not experiencing signs or effects of fatigue on the job. You can also develop a fatigue management plan. Create shift schedules that give workers enough time for continuous sleep. Employee fatigue played a role in all these tragedies and many more.

Plans 50

Plans Management Guidelines Debt 50

Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2016

As an employer, you must ensure your workers are not experiencing signs or effects of fatigue on the job. You can also develop a fatigue management plan. Create shift schedules that give workers enough time for continuous sleep. Employee fatigue played a role in all these tragedies and many more.

Plans 48

Plans Management Guidelines Debt 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Indiana Electrical Grid Management Firm Adding 80+ Jobs originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Construction was scheduled to begin in January, allowing MISO to support the expansion of its utility customers and work to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity across 15 states and the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Indiana 40

Indiana Electrical Management Arkansas 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 5, 2016

Improved Transparency Could Help Efforts to Manage Agencies’ Maintenance and Repair Backlogs. For example, Interior excludes, while DHS includes, costs for some assets scheduled for disposal. GAO-14-188: Published: Jan 23, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 2014. What GAO Found. Why GAO Did This Study.

Management 40

Management Estimating Budgeting Budget 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2017

From project management to estimating, Viewpoint helps companies like yours be successful in many ways. It’s important to make it clear that as an employer you want them there and that you’re invested in them as an employee and as a person. Just because a crew is in the field doesn’t mean they don’t want updates from their employer.

Construction 130

Construction Insurance Employment Viewpoint 130

FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. One of Suncor’s subcontractors had two employees scheduled to inspect the welds, requiring them to enter the heater and climb to the third level of the scaffold where the guardrails were missing. There was a tag attached to the scaffold in the heater.

Employment 156

Employment OSHA Commissioning Safety 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

The survey also found that 45% of workers are more likely to stick with their current employer if they had access to the necessary skills training. The survey also found that 45% of workers are more likely to stick with their current employer if they had access to the necessary skills training.

Autodesk 40

Autodesk Las Vegas Construction Management 40

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

In June of last year, the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E was updated in accordance with its regular revision schedule. Many employers are still trying to figure out what the major changes were and how they might affect them. . Employees, managers, and supervisors need to understand the requirements of the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E.

OSHA 75

OSHA Electrical Safety Employment 75

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

By emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives and providing opportunities for growth, construction companies can position themselves as attractive employers for the next generation. These platforms offer centralized hubs for real-time collaboration, document management, and workflow tracking.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As such, ensure your HR personnel and hiring managers are well-versed in inclusive recruitment practices. Applicants will naturally seek employers that prioritize their well-being. In addition to allocating enough budget towards safety, senior management should visibly support and champion your safety programs.

AGC 105

AGC Construction Safety Autodesk 105

Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

Some employees have even offered to use their use their POT or take leaves of absence in an attempt to help their employer weather the storm. As America was enjoying a booming economy, employment at incredible high levels, unemployment at an all-time low, the unthinkable happened. How will it affect schedules? No one is safe.

Construction 78

Construction Estimating Overhead Inspections 78

Lets Build

JUNE 5, 2020

As a result, there are a number of challenges that appear when you try to rely on a digital solution like that to connect your 3-6 week planning to the master schedule. By now, you have a good idea of why using WhatsApp for managing your construction projects can throw your project over time and budget. But it’s time for action!

Construction 217

Construction Plans IDEA Accounting 217

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 5, 2022

One of the problems in construction is that there are so many parties, including owners, engineers, policymakers, architects, project managers, estimators and MEP contractors —to name but a few—involved in the process. The benefits of digital construction. 4 Identifying construction challenges in advance helps keep workers safe.

BIM 130

BIM Documentation Risk Profitability 130