Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Maintenance of Fall Protection Equipment During COVID-19. The dos & don'ts of equipment care to keep workers & gear both safe & productive. New concerns about germs and how they spread has led to improper techniques that put both equipment, and the workers that use it, at risk. Site Management. Greg Ragsdale. Main Image.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 25, 2021

Regularly inspecting equipment is always worthwhile to prevent future downtime and lengthen the life of your machine, and a machine’s undercarriage is especially important to keep an eye on. Jared Haughton, Volvo CE's product sales manager for used equipment, offers inspection tips and advice for…

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The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

So, the question then is : How can safety and quality managers trust that work is on schedule and still meeting the necessary quality standards ? Too many project photos to manage. However, the process of managing all these photos can be tedious , particularly when you’re dealing with hundreds of images –if not thousands.

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Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

Preventive monitoring and maintenance is crucial to improving the equipment life and eventually sparing you time and cash. Some construction companies are unsure of when they purchased a certain piece of equipment, much alone when it was last serviced. This will give you an excellent notion of the time to replace equipment.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

If they don’t ensure the “stub ups” and “stub outs” – points where mechanicals can be accessed through the floor and walls – are placed in exactly the right position for the planned commercial kitchen equipment and fixtures, then walls and flooring may have to be torn up when those items are eventually installed and hooked up.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

MAGNET Inspect is software designed to facilitate data processing workflow for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) infrastructure inspection that manages large UAV data sets to create inspection reports. It will work with models from virtually any UAV, the company says, and when combined with Intel…

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2017

operations and record keeping, trash-recycle removal, security services, service contracts, utility charges (electric, gas/oil, water), insurance (fire, liability, operating equipment) and taxes. and its systems, equipment, and occupants/users to perform their intended function. It does not include capital improvements.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2022

You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. When it comes to optimizing construction photo management, the solution is actually a simple one: tags. . heavy equipment . Introducing autotags for photos in Autodesk Build .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

And managing the operational maintenance programme of a facility of this size and scope is challenging. By using Autodesk Build , an Autodesk Construction Cloud solution, the French-Swiss airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg can now save 360 days of worker hours when planning its equipment maintenance. he concludes.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process. Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk.

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Lets Build

JULY 24, 2017

However, construction projects aren’t just about managing surveyors, builders, and foremen; there is also a staggering amount of equipment to procure, distribute, and maintain on the regular. The construction equipment market is projected to amount to 192 billion USD in 2017! Resource management before anything else.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. Safety on the jobsite includes PPE, inspections, and recordkeeping. Conduct Regular Inspections.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cost management involves different risks for all the parties involved, which highlights the need to manage risks properly. inspecting 100 percent of labor, materials, and equipment used) as well as the coefficient/adjustment factor used, and the type, number, and cost of non-prepriced line-items.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Inspections will specifically focus on dust control, checking employers and workers know the risks, plan their work, and are using the right controls. They will also gain assurances that asbestos containing materials have been identified and removed or managed where necessary to prevent or reduce exposure. ” .

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. Cooking On Site According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking equipment is one of the leading causes of fire-related incidents on sites, making up 27% of construction fires.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? One of the most significant risks that construction project managers face is disputes. By keeping detailed daily construction reports, project managers can provide evidence that can help resolve disputes promptly. Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ?

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While paper-based processes are time-consuming and error-prone, some firms find them familiar and manageable, in contrast to new tech solutions. Technology can improve resource management, reducing expenses related to labour and equipment allocation. Another reason is resistance to change.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While paper-based processes are time-consuming and error-prone, some firms find them familiar and manageable, in contrast to new tech solutions. Technology can improve resource management, reducing expenses related to labour and equipment allocation. Another reason is resistance to change.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

One example would be making sure that the floors in the docks and storage areas are sturdy enough to carry the weight of the items and equipment that pass through such areas. Ensuring loading dock safety requires a proactive approach from both the management and employees of the warehouse facility. . Final Thoughts.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 26, 2022

The 5 Ss of lean construction management. By following the 5S lean construction management workflow, project managers and contractors can reduce on-site waste , increase productivity, and instil a quality culture. Incorporating a cleaning inspection schedule. Regular inspections and reviews to support standardisation.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

These safety violations often occur when construction sites lack proper fall protection equipment, have people working on uneven surfaces, or don’t provide training on how to use the equipment. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc. Check this checklist: Workplace Safety Inspection.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained. To avoid winter car accidents, you must: Check tires regularly to ensure their tread and rubber provide good grip on icy roads Inspect the vehicles’ headlights, brake lights, and tail lights Keep a safety kit with blankets, charges, ice scrapers, flat tire repair kits, basic first aid kits 2.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Training involves teaching crane operations, safety protocols, equipment handling, load calculations, rigging techniques, and job site management.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This provides actionable data that’s instantly accessible to the team on the ground and to management and stakeholders remotely. They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges. Uptick in the equipment rental. Green construction.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? If you’re managing a project and you want to ensure its success, you need to transform what may begin as a vague concept into a measurable and accountable process that meets your company’s requirements. By managing projects effectively, you generate immense benefits for your company.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

To keep costs down and timelines tight, many construction businesses implement an inventory management strategy that relies on inventory control to reduce cash burn without creating unnecessary delays. Your construction business has invested heavily in high-value equipment, machinery and tools. Without them, work comes to a halt.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2018

Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Managing Change.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2012

The duration of a construction project is very much reduced by the application of these equipments. BULLDOZER A bulldozer is a crawler (caterpillar tracked tractor), equipped with a substantial metal plate (known as a blade), used to push large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, etc., play an important role in construction technology.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 15, 2016

Tandomloc Incorporated, located in Havelock, North Carolina, is pleased to announce it has earned the ISO 9001:2008 certified in the “Design, Development, Manufacture, Inspection, Testing and Distribution of Below-the-Hook Lifting and Rigging Devices; Tie Down Assemblies; ISO Shipping Container Connectors, ISO Shipping Container Construction Components, (..)

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Construction Equipment

MAY 25, 2018

Postal Inspection Service , Indiana States Attorney Josh Minkler has announced federal charges against six individuals, including a former regional construction project manager of a bank, who are alleged to have operated a multi-level scheme to defraud and embezzle over $8 million from a Pennsylvania-based bank and a Pennsylvania insurance company.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

One of the main construction KPIs to monitor for every project is your passed-to-total inspection ratio; it gives you an overview of the project’s overall quality. Start tracking performance metrics like: Labour waste Revenue per hour Material waste Equipment downtime 4. It also helps keep incident-related costs low.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 8, 2012

Fleet Management. Storage Equipment. Management Best Practices. Project Management. Home > Tools > NEW ECAM PRO PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM ELECTRIC EEL. NEW ECAM PRO PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM ELECTRIC EEL. NEW ECAM PRO PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM ELECTRIC EEL. Management.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. One problem with using paper forms for site inspections is that workers could report inspecting a site they never visited. Switching to a mobile app for site inspections will greatly improve efficiency.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Poor handling and storage can affect the quality of construction materials and equipment. Use The Right Handling Equipment. Select A Storage Area Carefully.

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