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WINTERIZE YOUR BUSINESS

Safety Services Company

Now is a good time to conduct a physical inventory of all tools and PPE. It’s a good idea to check the dates when items were put into service, and review the expected life cycle of them. Now is also a good time to review your safe work, hazard control practices, and see if there are any changes that will improve workplace safety.

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Empowering Project Management Professionals Through Technology—Part 2 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We talk about crew size, productions, safety, and more, and we make sure the foreman or superintendent is on board with knowing what the expectations are. Bailey said he also involves many team members in the decision-making processes on the project, listening to feedback and new ideas. “I It made my job easier,” he said.

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10 Tips To Prevent Construction Site Theft

Lets Build

Storing your equipment on site might not be the best idea. Even in cases where you are not obliged to register your construction equipment , it’s a great idea to add some unique signs on them. That being mentioned, it would be a great idea to move your construction equipment during the hours where everyone is off-duty.

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Factors driving cold storage warehouse construction costs

The Korte Company

Enhanced site safety measures should be implemented, too. For more on ensuring worker and site safety in the presence of ammonia systems, read this EPA manual. Owners should come to pre-construction discussions knowing about how much inventory they plan to store. Second, ammonia is harmful to humans when released.

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Building smarter healthcare through better healthcare interior design

The Korte Company

The idea, though, is that healthcare interior designers must first prioritize design elements that promote patient care. Those include NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code. If this existing inventory still contributes to the design unity of the space—and it’s still in good shape—consider reusing it.

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Coming up with the new normal: How construction can turn the COVID-19 crisis into a transformative force

Lets Build

This idea is also supported by McKinsey and Company, as seen in the diagram below: Source: McKinsey & Company. For instance, they invest in putting together a resilient inventory and collect materials of critical importance to keep their projects protected. What will construction look like during and after COVID-19?

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6 Ways Contractors Can Save Money with Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Find out how your construction contracting business can benefit from today’s popular and up-and-coming technology tools with these cost saving ideas for construction companies. Having a master inventory and tracking the usage of all the materials, tools and equipment on your jobsites sounds like a basic thing to do.