Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Government go-slow on infrastructure investment shows no signs of abating Editor Nick Barrett asks with a general election looming, if there is any prospect of a reversal in years of underinvestment in the UK’s infrastructure.

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Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Editor Nick Barrett says a Public Accounts Committee report on HS2 provides little cheer to anyone hoping that the UK could somehow successfully deliver infrastructure investment on the scale highlighted recently as essential by the National Infrastructure Commission. Long underused digital tools might provide some help.

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Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Through the use of Autodesk Construction Cloud, the project team realised significant gains in visibility and efficiency, saving one hour per day that was previously spent searching for information across different places – and that too, while working on Stage 3B of WestConnex, Australia’s largest infrastructure project.

Safety 88

Safety Insurance Risk Documentation 88

FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

With the President’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan, it is likely that the construction industry will see an increase in Megaprojects and other large-scale developments. While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues.

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Safety Accidents United States Risk 174

Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

What has emerged so far reveals a systemic failure in the risk management and inspection procedures that underpin the maintenance regime of our ageing railway infrastructure, at least on that part of the railway network, but probably UK wide.

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Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5

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United States Infrastructure Denver Innovation 52

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 21, 2013

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. ESA uses the incident data in the OESR to identify those areas that present the greatest risk to Ontarians, to track changes in incident data, and to identify emerging trends.

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Electrical Safety Risk Injury 64

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months. Infrastructure.

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Industrial Construction Safety Infrastructure 135

Fieldwire

MARCH 27, 2022

The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The infrastructure bill is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Build Back Better (BBB) act. trillion bipartisan fund backs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Infrastructure Employment Transportation Discrimination 52

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes. President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes across the country, advancing the availability of safe and healthy homes, says Forbes. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:20. Accessibility.

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Infrastructure Plans Income Finance 52

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Before you construct something in a new location, one of the first things you should consider is the health and safety requirements you need to comply with. When building on a new site, you need to familiarize yourself with the type of utilities or infrastructure buried underground. Where to Get Underground Utility Plans? Conclusion.

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Inspections Plans Infrastructure Safety 156

PC Construction

MARCH 14, 2023

PC just now accepted a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors in Las Vegas, our fourth consecutive win of this prestigious award. Honorees excel in the areas of state-of-the-art advancement, innovation, safety, client service and environmental sensitivity. incident rate.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 24, 2023

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is the latest main contractor to benefit from Flannery’s Brextor Pile Milling technology. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is on site at Queensferry Water Treatment Works, North Wales, where it is delivering a project for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as part of the Capital Delivery Alliance.

Infrastructure 79

Infrastructure Site Sewer Risk 79

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes. Each type of construction type has its own unique challenges and opportunities. .

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

was put on hold when air quality inspectors found signs of asbestos and no evidence the developer hired a certified contractor to remove the toxic material, putting workers’ lives at risk. Though construction workers face contamination risks at work, their loved ones face the same issues at home. What’s So Dangerous About Asbestos?

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Construction United States Safety Risk 130

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. Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. We know it’s a hectic time for many of our customers.

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Industrial Construction Infrastructure Innovation 148

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 22, 2020

Restrictions vary depending on whether the project is public infrastructure, to commercial, to health care, to multifamily and residential. On April 20, 2020, the CDC released new guidelines for “critical infrastructure workers,” and on April 21, 2020, the U.S. Encouraging workers to report any safety and health concerns.

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OSHA Guidelines Safety Construction 79

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 20, 2018

This new method reduces traffic disruptions and risk for both drivers and construction workers, since it shortens the time it takes to install a bridge over a roadway. To solve growing infrastructure problems, the construction industry is turning to Accelerated Bridge Construction. The Benefits and Risks of Prefabricated Bridges.

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ABC Construction Risk Roads 151

Construction Equipment

APRIL 4, 2016

Under Secretary Lynn Orr of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Administrator Marie Therese Dominguez at the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are announcing today a new Interagency Task Force on Natural Gas Storage Safety. Orr and Dominguez posted the following:

Infrastructure 48

Infrastructure Safety Risk Materials 48

Building Information Management

JANUARY 5, 2016

Each year the GAO updates its “High Risk Series” This is a report on areas of critical concern at the Federal level, yet not being properly address. The net result is billions of dollars in waste, lack of productivity, as well as major security and life/safety issues. … We found that the $3.8

Risk 40

Risk Security Management Leases 40

BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Housekeeping is an important indicator of project health and can be a huge contributing factor for our safety records on site. From hospitals to stadiums, airports to corporate headquarters, and power plants to tunnels and bridges, the important buildings and infrastructure we create help heal, transport, entertain and energize communities.

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Site Boston Autodesk Construction 98

FDR Safety

JULY 27, 2016

FDRsafety VP Brad Giles receives top honor from Board of Certified Safety Professionals. FDRsafety VP Brad Giles receives top honor from Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Brad is a past President and Director of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. After all, great safety programs should not have boundaries!

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OSHA Safety Environment Employment 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Providing value Some of the challenges facing companies like Anglian Water today include high operational costs from asset failure and the risk of non-compliance to industry procedures. There are often various safety requirements and legislative agreements the @One Alliance team must follow.

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BIM Risk Environment Accounting 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 29, 2019

Reduce risk and increase safety. Q5: By 2025, what is the projected amount that will be spent on buildings, infrastructure and installations. A whopping $14 trillion will be spent on constructing buildings and infrastructure by 2025 according to McKinsey & Company. To improve jobsite processes and productivity.

Industrial 160

Industrial Airports Viewpoint Construction 160

PC Construction

MARCH 16, 2023

The Construction Risk Partners Build America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation’s most impressive construction projects, ranging from buildings to utility projects to transportation infrastructure. And a true testament to our team’s success came when we were selected to build the resort’s next development – a $74.5

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AGC America Construction Project Management 52

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Safety & Health. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Safety and health. Transportation. Environment.

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Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ 48

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2016

For example, to this day, despite decades of notices, regulations, reports, and mandates to resolve the problem, the nation’s largest property owner, the GSA PBS, does not have a standardized LEAN process to efficiently manage the renovation, repair, and maintenance of its facility portfolio and infrastructure. Shared risk/reward.

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Products Construction Accounting Procurement 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 17, 2022

There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Some of the elevated tracks would also be situated in earthquake-prone areas and thus need to be built and reinforced to comply with highly rigorous safety standards.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

Share risk/reward, financial and technical transparency, Common terms, definitions, and data structures, Required initial and ongoing multi-format, multi-level training, Continuous improvement, Mutual trust and respect. Step One: Acknowledge the problem.

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Procurement Sustainability Renovating Contract 100

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The precautionary measures should strike a balance between risk and cost. With the increasing problem of heavy rain and floods recently, clients want to ensure the safety and protect their assets. Thus they can leave behind a legacy for the future generation with a bridge, rail, road, infrastructure system etc.

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Risk Estimating Schedule Bidding 45

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Core areas of focus, from a “60,000” foot view include; Strategic alignment of buildings and infrastructure with mission of the organization. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Underground stations require a dry environment to ensure continued operations, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Because the waterproofing membrane bonds to the concrete, the risk of water seepage was minimized. Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Protecting these stations is a monumental challenge. Waterproofing.

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San Francisco Concrete Travel Infrastructure 103

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Underground stations require a dry environment to ensure continued operations, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Because the waterproofing membrane bonds to the concrete, the risk of water seepage was minimized. Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Protecting these stations is a monumental challenge. Waterproofing.

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San Francisco Concrete Travel Foundation 102

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Twenty years ago, technology-forward companies were setting up infrastructure to have laptops and internet at jobsites. One company providing these wearables is RealWear, delivering ruggedized wearable, hands-free assisted reality devices (on the XR spectrum, but closer to physical world) to improve safety and efficiency.

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Management Construction BIM Travel 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2015

managed risk. The benefits of asset management are equivalent to those of efficient construction delivery methods (Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC). improved financial performance. informed asset investment decisions. improved services and outputs. demonstrated social responsibility. Leadership.

Management 40

Management Infrastructure Organization Guidelines 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2015

managed risk. The benefits of asset management are equivalent to those of efficient construction delivery methods (Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC). improved financial performance. informed asset investment decisions. improved services and outputs. demonstrated social responsibility. Leadership.

Management 40

Management Infrastructure Organization Guidelines 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

With violations often resulting in enormous fines and serious punishments (a case in point is the current ramifications of using polyethylene core-filled panels currently affecting firms in Melbourne), companies are placed in a position where they walk on tiptoes or risk putting their operations in hot water.

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Software Software Management Construction 130