FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In past years I’ve written about the value of the ANSI B11 standards and risk assessment. Key to learning how risk assessment and feasible risk reduction work together is to undergo experiential learning. Key to learning how risk assessment and feasible risk reduction work together is to undergo experiential learning.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

??Risk management has always been an essential element for success in construction, but things have certainly reached a whole new level in recent years. Needless to say, learning to manage risk amidst uncertainty might be more important than ever before. . We discuss: Their opinion on today’s biggest areas of risk.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Workers who use personal mobile phones on job sites present safety risks that contractors need to address.

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Safety Site Mobility Risk 82

Construction Business Owner

JULY 18, 2019

To help contractors combat as much risk as possible, Skanska U.S.A. Director of Environmental, Safety & Health, FL, Daimon Perez, offers his top five actions active construction sites should take far before the threat of a hurricane is present. In no particular order, they are as follows:

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect their companies. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

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FDR Safety

JULY 20, 2015

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect themselves. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

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Risk Defense Organization Insurance 97

ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2023

The meltwater from the record-setting Sierra Nevada snowpack presents a flood danger officials are already planning to address.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

The construction environment over the last several years has presented challenges that have placed subcontractors and general contractors in a state of vulnerability that must be properly managed to avoid negative impacts on their organizations.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Regardless of the volume of traffic present, workplace hazards are always present. Individuals will know when to stay away from the construction site at risk of getting hurt. A refresher can help them know how to do their tasks effectively to reduce the likelihood of making mistakes and minimize the risk of accidents.

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Help Everybody Everyday

AUGUST 14, 2016

But more often than not, the final selection depends on your ability to win it during the “shortlist presentation.” ” Recently, I asked Erica Olson, author of Speak Simple: The Art of Simplifying Technical Presentations to give us some pointers on improving our shortlist presentations. Can you explain that?

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Table 2 provides one example for determining the risk for each hazard. By agreeing to the probability that an event may occur and then the potential severity of the event, then the risk can be determine. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments.

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Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 24, 2014

The steadily growing energy retrofit market, a segment of the construction industry that shows no sign of a slowdown, presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges for construction business owners.

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Risk Management Contractors Industrial 166

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The cost estimate should be detailed, i.e. line item, and presented in a clear, standardized manner. Risk and Uncertainty: Costs should be determined for uncertainties within an estimate. There should be a disciplined and comprehensive method of assessing and reassessing project risk and uncertainty.

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Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 193

Business Facilities

MAY 3, 2017

Learn about the benefits, costs and risks of facility consolidation, particularly personnel loss and related business disruption, and including addressing tricky political issues. LiveXchange Executive Conference Presentation: Issues in Facility Consolidation Analysis. BF Staff.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The coming year presents a complex landscape for the construction industry. Cost, risk and growth will be impacted by geopolitical turmoil, inflation and increased regulatory complexity.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 17, 2016

By eliminating possible tire-safety concerns at the onset, owners can keep their jobsites productive and profitable and eliminate unnecessary risks to both operators and equipment. A focus on tire safety is something that should be present on any jobsite.

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Safety Profitability Risk Equipment 227

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks. Two of the most notable risks are scope gaps, and as demonstrated in this case, liability gaps.

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New York Risk Claims Liability 52

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 24, 2023

This will determine the present soil types for appropriate foundation design/support, and if he will have to bring in new dirt to get the site construction ready, which costs more money. Other information provided within a property survey can include present wetlands, topography or flooding data, parking configurations, and any encroachments.

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Sewer Site Liability Risk 99

Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2019

Although the industry is at high risk for hacking and the average data breach costs $3.8 million, most contractors aren’t prepared, say presenters at this week's ENR FutureTech conference.

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Conference Risk Contractors Industrial 116

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods present significant high-risk hazards to restoration employees, recovery workers and volunteers. Anytime a new hazard or sudden change of work presents itself an efficient system should be adopted and put in place. Management of Change.

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Safety Injury Employment Risk 156

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

As a result, many buildings today still contain asbestos material which does not present a danger unless the material that contains it gets damaged. Poor maintenance could also potentially cause asbestos fibers to contaminate the air, which, in turn, may present a serious health hazard. Risk Assessment.

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Remodeling Risk Materials Safety 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 26, 2021

And we are incredibly excited about the prospects for our clients to maximize the opportunities ESG presents. Blog posts generally mirror issues that present on a daily basis in our own non-law and law practice with an eye on taking a reasoned risk to act on vision. Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 23, 2018

As a business owner, it is important to understand which cycle you are presently in, as it determines how you approach growth, helps pinpoint your most comfortable financial options and reveals your risk tolerance level.

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Life Cycle Maine Risk 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

While continued strength in the construction sector offers a wealth of opportunity, it also presents an unwelcome paradox for a growing number of enterprises. While both projects in progress and future starts remain strong, the sector is increasingly squeezed by a shortage of skilled workers and escalating labor and material costs.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. It can also help reduce the risks associated with construction projects. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. Naturally, companies are likely to pursue bids from contractors who are at a lower risk. Rather than representing just another bidder, you become a lower-risk, preferred partner.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”. The SEC’s complaint, filed in U.S. More information about the Task Force can be found here.

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Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Underfunding and slow delivery of the Government’s rebuilding programme has seen the school estate deteriorate further leaving many schools still at critical risk of collapse. The alarming report warns that insufficient funding has left many school buildings at critical risk of collapse as they pass their design life. ”

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2021

Streamlines Communications: Using detailed line time cost data that is l ocally researched and presents in common industry terms assures all participants have a shared view of requirements. Reliable construction cost estimating… Improves Decision Making: Reliable construction costs be compared to organizational process impacts.

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Estimating Construction CSI Procurement 152

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 31, 2018

Typically, this is done by risk assessment calculations of the energy potential to guide selection of PPE or use of the tables in the Annex. We work with your maintenance staff to achieve acceptable risk while recognizing the realities facing maintenance workers. Risk assessment forms, manuals and slides. Training materials.

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OSHA Electrical Risk Employment 174

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. For example, the project can be at risk if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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