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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. The coronavirus pandemic placed the notion of “people over profits” under the microscope, while also balancing the needs of their employees to continue to make an income under difficult circumstances.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Costs required to hand over or shut down the contract, including demobilising site offices, health and safety files, etc. Every construction project has elements to improve site efficiency, like creating access roads and controlling erosion. Running costs, including heating, lighting, power, etc. For example: Provisional sums.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly.

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Win-Win Scenarios for Residents and Property Managers

BD+C

Check out my thoughts on profitable, resident-centric proptech. It simplifies their daily routines, eliminating the need to seek off-site charging stations, reducing wait times, and ensuring their cars are always ready to hit the road. Safety and Security Proptech solutions often come with enhanced security features.

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The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. Toll roads—just those two words bring out extreme reactions. The cumulative investment in toll roads from 1800 to 1830 was $25.5 The cumulative investment in toll roads from 1800 to 1830 was $25.5 Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Building Types.

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Home Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

The Shinn Group’s long-running Fin-Op analysis, backed by decades of data, offers builders a road map to profitability and a benchmark of performance. Predicting Profit: How to Know Your Margin Before You Close. Predicting Profit: How to Know Your Margin Before You Close. What makes a builder consistently profitable?

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables.