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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . But, some companies can charge up to GBP 72 for a thorough inspection. . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. If you have more projects, you’ll need to hire more workers to go to various working sites.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. Create a comprehensive site safety plan. Work with your insurance provider.

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Safety On Site - What It Can Mean For Your Construction Project

Wolgast Corporation

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.

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What Should You Do When There is an Accident at Your Construction Site?

Best Practices Construction Law

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

When an owner must utilize dumpsters, storage trailers, building permits, temporary electricity, barricades, and insurance to name a few, the cost is fixed for these items and will not change regardless of the size of the building. Experts recommend that caulk be inspected annually and planned to be reapplied every 5 years.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

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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What Should You Do When There is an Accident on Your Construction Site

Best Practices Construction Law

You probably saw last month’s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er’s new football stadium. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident.