HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

We are in uncharted territory, but amid this “new normal” Englewood Construction remains open and committed to serving our clients — while also following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as industry associations, to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, subcontractors and project partners.

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Commercial Guidelines Construction Negotiation 156

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Streamlining document management with ChatGPT ChatGPT also offers a streamlined approach to managing construction documents , including plans, specifications, and reports.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Streamlining document management with ChatGPT ChatGPT also offers a streamlined approach to managing construction documents , including plans, specifications, and reports.

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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

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. In fact, a lot of the challenges associated with the construction industry seem to revolve around the use and management of assets.

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Software Software Management Construction 111

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

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. . Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. Fire and Burn Safety Practices for Contractor Management Now that we’ve determined some of the biggest offenders, let’s break down what contractors can do to maintain compliance and create a fire-safe work environment.

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Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Oversight, without excessive management and control is vital.

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Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

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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Safety Management Documentation OSHA 48

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

With social distancing guidelines, the reduction of in-person meetings, and other challenges, it’s easy to just push training down the line and get back to it when it’s more convenient. One thing that I’ve been concerned about since the coronavirus pandemic started is how it will affect training.

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Travel Employment Guidelines Inspections 105

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. Personnel with NABCEP certifications have the education and practical knowledge to successfully plan, erect, and manage solar energy systems. Schedule A Final Inspection. Consider Sunlight Exposure.

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Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 285

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 19, 2016

Extensive stormwater guidelines in California are complicating the effects of this winter's record setting El Nino storms in California. When it rains, I don’t sleep at night,” said Casey Arndt, Carlsbad’s municipal projects manager, who heads the city’s team of six full-time construction inspectors.

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California Guidelines Inspections Contractors 48

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

Review Safety Guidelines and Provide Training. It’s important for business owners, project managers and others in charge of your projects to review OSHA’s frequently cited safety standards. But at the end of the day, you need to make sure crews in the field know what safety protocols they must follow.

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Safety OSHA Equipment Software 146

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. Construction Phase: Workflow Submittals, Facilities Management, Commissioning Checklists, and Asset Tracking . In construction, last impressions matter.

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HardHatChat

MAY 27, 2020

Here in Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois, we are on track to move into Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan at the end of the month, which will allow offices, manufacturing, retail and salons to reopen to the public under specific guidelines.

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Commercial Sewer Illinois Schedule 156

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

This is an excellent piece that gets to the heart of managing data in the construction industry. ———————————— Managing construction data correctly can have a significant impact on productivity. The article originally ran in Construction Dive on Feb.

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Electrical Construction Organization Project Management 150

HardHatChat

APRIL 18, 2016

It’s easy to recognize the safety concerns right in front of us – like scaffold and fall protection, machinery safety and tools and equipment inspection – but our industry also needs to think long-term about how hazards we’re exposed to can affect our workers.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Another measure to reduce emissions is using a digital site management tool , which not only saves paper but also allows teams to limit trips between the office and the site. A construction management software will also reduce waste and improve jobsite productivity, therefore decreasing carbon emissions and production costs.

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Safety Accidents Injury Software 52

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Building Information Management

MAY 27, 2016

Assure appropriate JOC Program Capacity – the number and size of JOC projects that can be properly managed by available resources. Formalize and Document all JOC policies, procedures, or guidelines with a JOC Operations Manual associate with the Contract. Do not allow consultants to manage themselves.

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Contract Consulting Documentation Guidelines 40

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 21, 2017

The book provides detailed guidelines on the each step of construction process for building up single family and multifamily home building. Edward Allen, Rob Thallon and Alexander C. Schreyer have jointly published an exclusive construction e-book alias Fundamentals of Residential Construction.

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Residential Fabrication Construction CAD 40

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

However we can plan the complicated steps for each task, and give parameters and guidelines for the complex decisions that will still need to be made in the field. I also found the brakes disabled (locked open) on every caster I inspected. Preplanning drywall work Let’s switch gears to residential drywall work. The fix was easy.

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Plans Concrete Injury Inspections 52

Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Number of Inspections: 623. Number of Inspections: 1,488. Number of Inspections: 1,055. You, your supervisors, and your managers understand all safety and health responsibilities. Number of Inspections: 1,461. Make sure your hard hat fits properly and is maintained and inspected regularly. 9: TRAINING.

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Regulation OSHA Inspections Safety 48

Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

To the extent possible, management needs to provide all mechanical and physical protection necessary for personal safety and health. Communication System: All workers should be encouraged to inform management about workplace hazards, without fear of reprisal. Here’s a quick checklist and guideline on how to go about it.

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Safety Injury Inspections OSHA 48

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 20, 2020

Train your team on OSHA's snow and ice guidelines. Hazard Inspections. Doing so will enable management to create specific safety guidelines for the area. Discuss Procedures With Maintenance Employees. It is important to delegate and assign zones. Empowering everyone will create a safer workplace.

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Safety Injury Guidelines OSHA 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. You, your supervisors, and your managers understand all safety and health responsibilities. Hazard Evaluations. Tips for Safe Tool Handling.

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Safety Accidents Equipment OSHA 48

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2020

Train your team on OSHA’s snow and ice guidelines. HAZARD INSPECTIONS. Doing so will enable management to create specific safety guidelines for the area. DISCUSS PROCEDURES WITH MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES. It is important to delegate and assign zones. Empowering everyone will create a safer workplace.

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Safety Injury Guidelines OSHA 62

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Furthermore, multiple deployment methods have been used for Job Order Contracting: Owner- managed JOC programs, JOC participation using cooperatives, and JOC as a service (outsourcing JOC program set-up and management via a third party). A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders.

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Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2016

Furthermore, multiple deployment methods have been used for Job Order Contracting: Owner- managed JOC programs, JOC participation using cooperatives, and JOC as a service (outsourcing JOC program set-up and management via a third party). A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders.

Contract 40

Contract San Francisco Kansas City Los Angeles 40

Julian Construction

MARCH 5, 2012

It was written by an industry professional, Shawn Kyles, who has inspected over 15,000 structures during his career. A contractor manages the entire project from start to finish, including architectural planning, securing any required building permits, as well as providing all of the materials, equipment and labor that will be needed.

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Contractors Los Angeles Foundation Construction 76

Building Information Management

JUNE 9, 2016

Project managers are responsible for all aspects of a project, including approval of work performed and payments to all parties. Due to staffing shortages caused by budget cuts, the Department relies heavily on consultants to fill the role of project manager. Limited City involvement. Doud City Auditor.

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Long Beach Contract Consulting Project Management 40

Work Gearz

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you follow the OSHA Guidelines you will learn that a hard hat must be worn in any area where a worker is at risk of exposure to electrical conductors to the head. If you head a construction team, manage construction teams, or are a construction worker, you must ensure the right protective work gear for all your workers, and for yourself.

Electrical 52

Electrical Safety Accidents Regulation 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Falls trigger a lot of OSHA safety inspections, and they account for half of the top 10 violations handed out by the Office. Establishing and enforcing these guidelines as part of your daily operations can significantly reduce the number of falls on the job. . PPE then becomes an integral part of how you manage these risks.

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Safety Injury Risk Construction 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 10, 2016

Staff for JOC Program Capacity – Determine the number and type of projects the JOC staff can handle at any one time to ensure projects are managed timely and appropriately. Formal policies, procedures, guidelines, workflows and reporting requirements should be established. JOB ORDER CONTACT – PROGRAM CHECKLIST.

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Contract Consulting Documentation Estimating 40

Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

This standard, however, will make it a requirement as well as set guidelines for what must be included in the program. This will include investigating incidents, inspecting the workplace for hazards, and identifying new hazards created by worksite changes or emergencies. Check all your bases to make sure they’ve been covered.

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