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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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 the mineral is no longer mined in the United States, asbestos products are still imported legally and by the tons.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Risk management. Be it legal, safety, costs, or delays, construction is a high-risk business. Staying in control of risk requires an analytical understanding of its causes as well as an efficient and timely response. BI helps pinpoint risky behavior early for faster and more cost-effective mitigation.

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Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Economic Stimulus.

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Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

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. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. Legal experts offer several opinions about why compliance rates were so low, including confusion about the requirements and an expectation that the rule would change.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. Any proposed schedule revisions would be evaluated by a neutral party, who could weigh the risks and rewards from an objective standpoint. Viewpoints: Worth Another Look. When Language Obstructs Safety. View all Viewpoints » -->.

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CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues | ENR.

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Safety & Health. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability.

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