Construction Law

APRIL 5, 2024

Research from specification platform NBS shows the industry is still struggling to achieve a consensus on the scope and requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Proper storage and disposal is a must.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 1, 2023

The new Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead the biggest change in building safety for a generation has retired. Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . So how can companies optimize for their bottom line without putting their businesses at risk? . Risk management is a multifaceted challenge. million in avoidable rework.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do. The post Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble? Contact me if you have question.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works. Durkan also took the decision not to progress with certain project opportunities due to the uncertainty around inflation and how the risk was shared through the supply chain. South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 17, 2015

on a night several years ago when a client called with horrific news. Finally, his insurance broker would mobilize its claims, safety and risk management personnel to assist after these men prematurely lost their lives. It was 1 a.m. The contractor said, "There's been an accident; two of our workers are dead."

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ENR Construction

JUNE 23, 2019

Engineering News-Record invites you to learn how the labor shortage and aging workforce is increasing safety risks and fatalities.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. It will prioritise rebuilding the five hospitals by 2030, which used limited life-span reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) now at the end of its design life.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. The report goes on to say that in some cases workers are being promoted to management without sufficient preparation, creating another safety concern. “As

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2021

While most issues on a project are preventable, the majority of project leaders and executives just don’t have good predictability into the highest areas of risk. In turn, these preventable issues that originate as early as design have a bigger impact on cost, schedule, safety, or quality during construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

For example, companies like Newmetrix use image recognition to scan jobsite photos and flag safety concerns. Even TradeTapp ingests data to compare subcontractor risk levels and proactively mitigate against project risk. Driving Better Safety Oversight . Safety management is by no means a new concept.

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HardHatChat

MAY 24, 2016

Construction worker safety is a priority for Englewood Construction. Like most successful construction firms, Englewood Construction makes construction worker safety a top priority. The EC team in action at the American Girl Place in the Mall of America. I was more than happy to weigh in. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 16, 2021

As construction projects continue to grow in complexity, teams need the right insights to minimize risk and improve quality and safety initiatives. . Data analytics are no longer a nice to have – they are essential to providing the right insights to improve quality and reduce risk. Dashboards.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 18, 2020

We at Safety Services Company believe it is imperative that we keep ourselves safe in these dangerous times, armed with knowledge of what we are facing, and what we must do to keep each other safe. We stand for workplace safety above all else and keeping yourself and your co-workers healthy in this pandemic is of utmost importance.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Seattle Crane Collapse Puts Contractor Safety in Spotlight.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

These guidelines should also meet the state executive orders associated with health and safety in the workplace. Besides the above general measures, the plan must include the steps and protection required for your business’s specific operations, including increased exposure risks. All interactions should be treated as potential risks.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2019

While having managers be responsible for overseeing the overall safety is a critical aspect, it’s a team effort and every single crew member needs to do their share to keep the site as safe as possible for everyone. Here’s a step-by-step guide towards getting everyone on your crew up to safety standards. . Safety Decking.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 15, 2015

While many of the rules have already been floated as proposals such as electronic logging and increases to the minimum insurance levels, one major new offering to expect this year will aim to bolster the CSA enforcement program by establishing a new way to assign official safety ratings to companies based on their CSA safety performance.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. Termination Termination: fortune may favour the brave (and well-prepared) Termination of contracts is on the rise, even though it is still regarded as a last resort, one that carries risks.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2021

That’s right, too much Zoom can impact our safety while driving. In an article published by NBC News , we learned that 54% of drivers admit to a lack of focus behind the wheel after Zoom calls, not actively participating in them while driving. To make things worse, these distracted drivers come in all ages.

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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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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2021

Schedule delays and cost overruns are the two biggest areas of risk on nearly every construction project. With the Design Risk Management capability set for Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360, teams can harness the power of data and machine learning to mitigate risk, faster. . Construction IQ for Design Risk Management .

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. How did they start?

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Tall mass timber buildings have been gaining steam across the globe over the past few years, but their detractors argue that they are at a much greater risk of burning to the ground than traditional tall structures made of steel and concrete.

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Construction Industry Safety Alliance (CISC), has recently updated their COVID-19 Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan for Construction. The purpose of the resource guide is “to outline the steps that every employer and employee can take to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19,” the guide states.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The good news is that there is no single formula for building success. Make sure you know your stuff when it comes to project planning and risk assessment so that everyone knows what’s expected of them. So do your research before diving into anything to make sure you’re aware of all the associated risks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2023

Anyone who has ever worked in construction knows the challenges posed by miscommunication: rework, serious safety risks, plus cost and schedule overruns. Project teams have more data available today than ever. Not all tools are created equal though.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

Many, if not most safety courses, are designed for administrative issues of compliance. The good news is that FDRsafety can help. We use risk assessment and feasible risk reduction methodology that is part of the ANSI B11 family of general industry machine safety standards.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 12, 2020

For a list of outstanding resources on the subject, please visit the National Safety Council’s website. This month we’ll see dozens of highly reputable sources, with supporting facts, highlighting the risks associated with distracted driving. There once was a time when driving was an escape. So, let’s head in a different direction.

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