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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. Keep an eye on this story, as it will likely affect our industry for a while.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. Though multiple economic outlooks and construction industry reports show new project growth rates slowing slightly in 2019, the outlook is still strong for the next few years. In New York, Gov.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. billion I-4 Ultimate project in Orlando, Fla.
FDR Safety
AUGUST 22, 2013
Our guest blogger is Joe Wolfsberger, a senior advisor at FDRsafety and an expert in occupational health/industrial hygiene. Let’s take a look at the good news / bad news and how it will affect you and your operations. Let’s take a look at the good news / bad news and how it will affect you and your operations.
Pro Builder
JUNE 30, 2020
How the Home Building Industry Rebounded from Shutdowns. Social distancing rules, workarounds for inspections, and delays are still impacting the industry’s ability to catch up to demand. cbroderick. Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:13. Springtime is the season when construction makes up for slow winter months.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 28, 2023
A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections. The number of inspections conducted by the HSE has been constantly falling since 2010.
Pro Builder
JUNE 30, 2020
How the Home Industry Rebounded from Shutdowns. Social distancing rules, workarounds for inspections, and delays are still impacting the industry’s speed in catching up to demand. Read more about home builders’ experience navigating the current housing industry. . cbroderick. Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:13.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 31, 2023
Construction training body CITB has been given a “requires improvement” rating following its latest Ofsted inspection. The move has seen the number of apprentices trained directly by the CITB drop to 629 from 9,000 at the time of the last Ofsted inspection.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
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. Engineering News-Record (ENR). Public sector organizations have a responsibility to be good stewards of tax dollars. Verify all aspects of the direct work (e.g.,
HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill.,
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2022
Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. 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. Carrying out site inspections. Howard Frederick, Esq.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 12, 2015
Finally, the editor panel will feature seasoned experts from ENR (Engineering News-Record), PCI Journal , Associated Construction Publications (publisher of Construction News and Construction Digest), Metal Construction News , and Metal Architecture.
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.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 11, 2023
Each year in the construction industry, there are thousands of preventable cases of irreversible lung disease due to past exposure to dust at work. Inspections will specifically focus on dust control, checking employers and workers know the risks, plan their work, and are using the right controls.
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free. Each course can be used to earn continuing education credits and it also approved by several industry organizations.
Chianelli Estimating
APRIL 14, 2020
Early spring is the time of year when the construction industry normally begins to ramp up. The Construction industry is one example. The good news is there will be a huge demand for labor in all trades and the ancillary supporting businesses and vendors. Commercial. High demand will increase costs.
Lets Build
APRIL 13, 2022
Come and visit LetsBuild at stand E67 , where our team will: Introduce you to our applications and software for project monitoring, short-term planning, schedule management, quality/safety inspections and defect management. Discuss with you the best practices in the construction industry that will help your projects.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Within the industry, more and more firms are using predictive-based safety (PBS) to pinpoint potential risks and proactively address them. Machine Learning and AI.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 27, 2016
Unmanned aerial systems represents a new industry with great economic potential for commercial and defense sectors, and Michigan is in position to play a major role in the emerging market. The UAS industry could create as many as 100,000 new jobs and generate more than $80 billion in revenue from U.S.-based aerial_NMUASC.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 19, 2019
This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 22, 2020
All of that thinking has since changed as they have recently stepped up their efforts to enforce healthy workplaces through workplace inspections and subsequent financial penalties. Largely it is the Healthcare and Rehabilitation sector, but it has spilled over into food processing industries, other manufacturing, and general construction.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Luckily, the construction industry is beginning to innovate by introducing new technologies which help increase productivity, reduce costs and provide sound ROI.
Construction Junkie
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
In years past , I shared the top 10 list of violations across all industries, but this year, I was able to find a list of construction-specific standards. Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 14, 2022
However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry. This year, we’ve broken down their insights into three main focus areas: Industry Transformation: significant economic and global shifts . 2023 Trends: Construction Industry Transformation.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 3, 2023
Inspections carried out by officers from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) revealed that the pollutant on each occasion was caused by water run-off from the site, which had been contaminated with silt. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021.
Lets Build
JUNE 10, 2021
Imagine that there is a group of blind scientists who go to inspect an elephant for the first time. The problem is that all scientists have their eyes covered and will get to inspect the elephant at a specific place without being able to exchange data and communicate their findings to the others.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 3, 2015
Cranes were well represented with the manufacturer of the biggest cranes in the world, Liebherr, along with the Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau (CICB). The absolute highlight of the exposition was the panel discussions, that featured many experts from across the construction industry. Technology Panel.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 4, 2017
NASA and the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) have formed a groundbreaking agreement to grow the drone industry in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. ” Local educational institutions are also working to further drone industry efforts in the region.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 16, 2014
One is a matter of history that changed an industry, and the other occurred much more recently, demonstrating that there can be human resistance to following demonstrably better procedures. Daily and monthly inspections of vehicles such as: forklifts, cranes, and ladders. Annual workplace inspections.
Safety Services Company
JULY 19, 2021
Specifically, NFPA 70E contains detailed information on how to protect workers from hazards associated with the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition of electrical equipment. The best practice in the safety industry is to do both. The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. If you need help with any COVID safety policies, training, or inspections, ask about our COVID ETS bundle. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly. Why was it issued?
Lets Build
JULY 11, 2017
There isn’t a topic that doesn’t have its own podcast and that includes the construction industry. All those noises can stand in a way of this great source of industry information and interesting stories. So without further a due, here are in our opinion, the 40 best construction industry podcasts we have handpicked for you: 1.
FDR Safety
APRIL 27, 2017
A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. Then, the publication was full of news about companies being cited and fined. The new penalties had kicked in and the fines were reaching record levels.
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Additionally for the oil and gas industry, we invested in providing essential training for PEC – SafeLandUSA & SafeGulf , and are still one of the only companies able to offer those courses online. Our customers get the required training at their choice of location, on a date that works for them.
Constructonomics
JUNE 26, 2013
By the way, I kind of feel like Nostradamus by writing a post about Intra-Industry Ethics a month before this happened. When I say ourselves, I mean the members of the construction industry as a whole. So go ahead and blame the contractor, blame the engineer, blame the inspector or the whole inspection process in City Hall.
Construction Law Monitor
DECEMBER 17, 2012
Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4 hbs.edu/news/releases/toffelscience051712.html. percent in injury claims.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 23, 2012
This website is a fire protection information hub for the storage occupancy, residential, commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare, and education markets. Moran is providing customers with a wide variety of resources such as inspection resources, survey outlines, articles/education resources, and case studies. Post new comment.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of the construction industry. Here are 8 innovations we believe will shape the future of the industry as we know it today.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 12, 2018
The rule was originally scheduled to go into effect last November, but OSHA delayed its effective date until November 2018 to clarify the requirements and take into consideration comments from the construction industry.
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 23, 2014
So Jovix will facilitate the construction professionals to combat with the supplementary material control issues on the industrial construction projects. Jovix is compatible with mobile inspections and precautionary maintenance. construction construction material Engineers labour News'
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
When it comes to data in construction, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is, construction professionals recognize the value of data and are collecting a tremendous amount of information. The bad news? according to FMI — goes unused in the E&C industry. trillion in global construction industry costs.
Construction Junkie
JUNE 18, 2020
In the webinar, titled ‘Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety, speakers discussed how OSHA enforces trench safety, results of an industry survey about trench safety, and alternatives to trenching. In OSHA’s 2019 fiscal year, standard 1926.651-.652 via OSHA.
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