Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 28, 2022

History has taught us to “trust but measure”, failure to learn from our past is a sure fire way to fail. History has taught us to “trust but measure”, failure to learn from our past is a sure fire way to fail. Improve risk management. . #1 The program is self-paced. No timelines. #2

Management 189

Management Renovating Organization Certification 189

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2023

Join us for a practical discussion on the root cause of construction project delays and how to address them with a solution that fits how your teams prefer to work. Fragmented data and poor communication are wreaking havoc on the productivity of builders. So how do you get there?

Products 295

Products Plans Indianapolis Construction 295

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs.

Risk 52

Risk Management Construction Autodesk 52

BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

At HMC Architects, we are optimistic about the difference we can make with our clients to reinforce our momentum toward safe, resilient learning environments that enhance student success, wellness, and community. One critical aspect of this process is to include our community first responders in the steering and stakeholder committees.

Security 98

Security Safety Education Environment 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Join us for a practical discussion on the root cause of construction project delays and how to address them with a solution that fits how your teams prefer to work. Fragmented data and poor communication are wreaking havoc on the productivity of builders. So how do you get there?

Products 177

Products Plans Indianapolis Construction 177

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

Design 96

Design Environment Safety Resource 96

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

However, this same geography makes us more prone to a number of environmental hazards like hurricanes, landslides and earthquakes. Our infrastructure is thus faced with the task of both integrating and responding to the duality of the island’s environment–natural abundance and natural risk–and this is a task it very rarely achieves.

Puerto Rico 98

Puerto Rico US Infrastructure Materials 98

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2020

As we look back at my most read blog posts in 2020, at a time when most of us have accepted that we will never go back to exactly the way things were, we are no doubt collectively ready for a new year, and I am incredibly excited about the prospects for environmental law. And while the luster has been off green building in the U.S.

Maryland 156

Maryland Green Profitability US 156

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. coupled with lower order controls (Awareness, Training and Procedures and PPE) is typically used to achieve acceptable risk.

Feasibility 136

Feasibility Risk Documentation Safety 136

Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. This brings us to target value delivery. Manage opportunities and risk to maximise return on investment. Target value delivery for owners.

Construction 148

Construction Risk Budgeting Budget 148

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 4, 2020

Mutual trust/respect Shared risk/reward Performance-based reward system Longer-term relationships Life-cycle cost goal versus first cost consideration only Enabling technology. Contact us to learn… · What types of construction and maintenance projects are best suited for each of the different IDIQ award procedures?

Products 149

Products Procurement Construction Life Cycle 149

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For those of you who deal with PSM, you know this is a critical first step in determining if a traditional risk-based approach will suffice from a compliance perspective. When deciding that risk mitigation is needed, the concept of feasibility comes into play to demonstrate due diligence in complying with the OSH Act.

Risk 223

Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. Naturally, companies are likely to pursue bids from contractors who are at a lower risk. Rather than representing just another bidder, you become a lower-risk, preferred partner.

Safety 110

Safety Bidding Contract Liability 110

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

IMPROVE Construction Cost Control Improve cost control by using common core information, including a locally researched detail unit price database. Early and ongoing communication of scope of work requirements using detailed tasks within a collaborative environment optimized planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Life Cycle 130

Life Cycle Construction Renovating Procurement 130

BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s With an inherently low carbon profile, mass timber can make a big impact in tackling climate action in the built environment. C, up to 14% of species assessed by the IPCC report will face a high risk of extinction. What are we waiting for?

Concrete 111

Concrete Environment New York City Accounting 111

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. NCCCO certifications are essential, with over 40 US states recognizing or adopting them for crane operator licensing. Ensuring operators are competent and trained reduces the risks and consequences of crane accidents.

Certification 173

Certification Site Accidents OSHA 173

Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

. “This has been achieved despite the complexity of the current inflationary environment and other notable external factors. “The adoption of a pragmatic and selective approach to work winning, built on a platform of risk management, allows us to positively approach the rest of 2023, and beyond,” he said.

Profitability 47

Profitability Banking Accounting Risk 47

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Through a robust process, LEAN construction delivery assures early and ongoing collaboration, an environment of mutual respect and shared risk/reward. Contact us. LEAN construction delivery saves time, money, and delivers quality on a consistent basis. Continuously monitor and improve. contact-form].

Construction 100

Construction Risk Environment US 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Construction contractors are now on-demand, responsive, and sharing risks and rewards. Shared Risk/Reward. Common Data Environment (CDE). Value Added Customer Focus. Scorecard Metrics. Required Collaboration. Initial and Ongoing Training / Cross Training. Continuous Improvement. Long-term Mutually Beneficial Relationships.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Procurement 100

Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2021

Those of us in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry can recall moments when we’ve uttered, “I’ve never seen anything like this,” when referring to a particular market dynamic. Those of us in this industry are fortunate to be so busy. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:00. What’s Happening Now for LBM Dealers.

Inventory 124

Inventory Forecasting Risk Environment 124

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We are a nation of silos… A silo, as most of us know, is a tall, self-contained cylindrical structure that is used to store commodities such as grain after a harvest. He assists clients in creating efficient and effective safety programs, especially in manufacturing environments. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

Safety 120

Safety Organization Environment OSHA 120

BD+C

MARCH 28, 2023

The widely held belief that the built environment is fundamentally abstract—a neutral composition of form and material—doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. Similar contemporary research demonstrates that the full range of our experience—physical, social, and cultural—impacts our “reading” of the space around us.

Design 95

Design AIA Education Environment 95

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Research shows that nearly half (48%) of all rework in the US are a result of miscommunication and poor project data, so by prioritizing communication and collaboration, teams can avoid costly and unnecessary rework. There are three phases of digital transformation: 1) Implementation of a common data environment (CDE) and communication.

Autodesk 116

Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling 116

BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

In my experience as an architect, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP and sustainability focused practitioner, there are three early design decisions that are key to helping us build more sustainably: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios. Hanover 8th Street, Washington, D.C. This community in Washington, D.C.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Design Visualization Site 52

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

The letter signed by 200 firms highlights the “existential threat to the survival of businesses posed by the increasingly anti-development policy environment.” Sadly, the current operating environment and the Government’s anti-building stance makes it virtually impossible for today’s generation of SMEs to succeed.

Housing 95

Housing Plans Environment Site 95

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In today’s fast-paced construction environment, speed and accuracy are critical to project success. High Costs and High Risks. The double or even triple handling of data between the office and field runs the risk of keystroke error or missing data, which can lead to significant miscalculations on the jobsite.

Software 163

Software Software Mobility Viewpoint 163

Lets Build

MAY 23, 2022

Any construction project is a complex web of targets, opportunities, challenges, and risks. There are fewer ambient risk factors. In challenging European climates, off-site manufacturing of construction materials reduces the risk of on-site delays due to bad weather or other environmental factors. It benefits the environment.

Construction 148

Construction Site Materials Risk 148

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Solid Risk Management. Potential bottleneck: Lack of comprehensive risk management can have grave consequences on a construction site, resulting in a heightened risk profile and, in turn, a higher risk of incidents that may cause bottlenecks. Training is where it’s at in the US construction industry.

Risk 105

Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Green Building Law Update

MAY 31, 2020

Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the post coronavirus pandemic era. He acknowledged that in a post pandemic world, unlike any other moment in the history of this organization, this crisis will require us to fully reimagine the spaces where we live, learn, work and play.”.

Green 156

Green Plans America Drafting 156

FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” Not only does this approach reduce risk but it can help reduce the amount of training time for the new worker. Use “show me” and improve training aids at Point of Use.

Foundation 120

Foundation Safety Risk Visualization 120

FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” Not only does this approach reduce risk but it can help reduce the amount of training time for the new worker. Use “show me” and improve training aids at Point of Use.

Safety 120

Safety Foundation Risk Visualization 120

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

TaBRA (Task Based Risk Assessments) is a topic about which FDRsafety has written several times. As we continue to work with clients, we’ve become more aware of how TaBRA can be used as an enabler for culture change regarding safety. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. How It Works. An Example.

Risk 120

Risk Safety Union OSHA 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. Consider this data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics : 10.9% According to the US Department of Labor , "4,764 workers died on the job in 2020 (3.4

AGC 105

AGC Construction Safety Autodesk 105