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Construction in the Metaverse – Is the Future Closer Than We Think?: Overhead in the Big Room

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Imagine inspecting a 50-story building, inside and out. People like to see things before they are real to give them a sense of certainty in what they are looking to invest in.” – Steve Rollo, National BIM/VDC Manager at Graham Construction & Engineering LP . a BIM/VDC manager. Look out, Alice … it’s already here . “We

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. The most common danger is when an overhead crane operator’s safety hooks become entangled in the wire while running the load over a beam or other obstruction. One of the hazards that must be carefully managed is the risk of falling materials.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Training involves teaching crane operations, safety protocols, equipment handling, load calculations, rigging techniques, and job site management.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

This pertains to both field tradesmen, supervision as well and office personnel and management. Building Inspections and Special Inspections will feel the crunch as the need for site inspections and lab testing will be overloaded. In market turn-downs and lean times the main office overhead is still a monthly constant.

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Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . e) Each signed task order becomes, in effect, a fixed price, lump sum contract and is managed accordingly. Planning and coordination. (a)

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. . Document & track safety incidents.

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