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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. Lifting and rigging can be fatal if the tools and materials used are substandard and safety measures aren’t taken. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

There will, no doubt, be material shortages and backorder delays. Material made and bought from China will be delayed due to their slowed production. For contractors to substitute material with “Made in America” goods is more expensive. In market turn-downs and lean times the main office overhead is still a monthly constant.

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3 Decisions that Keep Construction Owners Up at Night 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

fraught with rising costs, material challenges, and labor struggles—the pressure to answer these questions correctly becomes even greater. of construction materials in the RSMeans database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average increase of 19%. EC3 is a free tool that helps users choose carbon-smart materials.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. THE EQUIPMENT.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Visually inspect for corrosion. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Inspect gear box, change or add oil as required.

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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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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). authorization.

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