Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. It can also help reduce the risks associated with construction projects.

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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments.

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Safety Accidents Construction Risk 84

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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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.

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Autodesk Management Inspections Airports 40

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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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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Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

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. These manual or disjointed approaches to construction data often lead to project headaches. The Integrated Field and Office.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Companies that fail to embrace new solutions risk getting left behind in today’s competitive landscape. While paper-based processes are time-consuming and error-prone, some firms find them familiar and manageable, in contrast to new tech solutions. Another reason is resistance to change.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that fail to embrace new solutions risk getting left behind in today’s competitive landscape. While paper-based processes are time-consuming and error-prone, some firms find them familiar and manageable, in contrast to new tech solutions. Another reason is resistance to change.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

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 Accidents OSHA Construction 141

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 Software Software Cash Flow 241

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.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

There are two critical components of the preconstruction phase: The preconstruction manager The preconstruction meeting. What does a preconstruction manager do? A preconstruction manager organizes and oversees the design phase of a project, before building commences. Permit and inspections. Learn more.

Risk 52

Risk Feasibility Bidding Budgeting 52

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. . Utilizing equipment for water removal.

Safety 98

Safety OSHA Construction Inspections 98

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It should not be surprising that there needs to be an emphasis on machine operators, given that they work with equipment that is often innately hazardous. Furthermore, they often work in hazardous or difficult locations (for example, at heights or in confined spaces) or in bad weather, which only heightens the risk. Management System.

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Safety Site Construction Equipment 94

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. However, you risk having an excessive system if a commercial solar array is sized based on current power usage and energy efficiency later improves. . Schedule A Final Inspection. Review The Engineer’s Plan.

Commercial 285

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 285

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In this week’s issue of ENR , technology writer Luke Abaffy details the use of drones by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to conduct bridge inspections. According to the article, closing off traffic is part of the inspection process, which is a cost savings when the use of drone technology is introduced into the process.

Risk 48

Risk Inspections Claims Construction 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Equip your recruitment teams skills for diverse hiring Bringing in diverse talent starts with understanding the importance and benefits of a varied workforce. As such, ensure your HR personnel and hiring managers are well-versed in inclusive recruitment practices. From there, immediately implement measures to mitigate risks.

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AGC Construction Safety Autodesk 105

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. Switching to a mobile app for site inspections will greatly improve efficiency.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

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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Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 122

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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Materials Safety Construction Site 184

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Equip Your Staff with the Right Gear. Use Predictive Insights to Prevent Safety Risks. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk. However, project management tools can make navigating these arduous checklists easier and faster. Choose the Right Tools.

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Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. One of the hazards that must be carefully managed is the risk of falling materials. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Overhead Safety Accidents Materials 156

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. Commissioning is especially important for energy management. In general, the LEED building commissioning process is a highly effective method to improve the performance of building systems and equipment.

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Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution. Project managers can add the alwaysAI Partner Card to their Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards for real-time insights into productivity, operations, and safety.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

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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Engineering Management Concrete Construction 113

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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Equipment Construction Concrete Roads 104

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? Journey to Risk Elimination. Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? Machine and equipment guarding by location or position is a topic the two of us have discussed many times in recent months. Journey to Risk Elimination.

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OSHA Safety Risk Equipment 120

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We developed the new Spot products with these needs in mind, and with the goal of making it easy to regularly and remotely perform critical inspections, improving safety and operations.” Enterprise also equips Spot to self-dock itself onto a charging port, which can also be connected to the internet for full uploading of gathered data.

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Boston Inspections Equipment Software 105

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With projects regularly growing past scope of work in the field, teams can’t afford to risk any loss of productivity when it comes time to equipment installation and commissioning. The model is one of the best sources of truth for viewing equipment and system components that need to be installed in a construction project.

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Modeling Autodesk Equipment Risk 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution. Manual material handling.

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Safety Injury Risk Construction 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. Facility risks to Organizational Mission. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Maintenance management systems.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Inspections 61

Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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Safety Risk Equipment Regulation 148