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Data-Driven Safety On-Site

Construction Business Owner

Data-Driven Safety On-Site. The potential to improve productivity and increase budget and schedule certainty are among the appealing benefits that these technologies have the potential to offer. However, one of the most promising areas that many of these new technologies can address is improving jobsite safety. Alex Headley.

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Industry Statistics Show Benefits & Resistance to Lean Construction

Construction Business Owner

However, according to a recent study conducted by Dodge Construction Network for the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), most contractors are still only lightly engaged with lean, even though increased engagement leads to meeting budget and schedule and improved safety.

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Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions

Construction Dive

Pre-planning is critical to ensure that projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When one side of the world is focusing on heat safety, the other is ramping up for cold weather worker exposure. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather.

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Readers Respond: Project schedules, costs feel the heat

Construction Dive

This summer’s extreme temperatures are having an impact on more than just worker safety, readers told Construction Dive.

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Construction labor shortage exacerbates safety issues

Construction Dive

Safety issues prominent in the industry such as substance abuse, aging employees and accelerated construction schedules are even worse when there's a smaller pool of workers.

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Not Sure How to Promote Your Construction Company? Start With Safety

Construction Marketing

Now, in order to secure a contract, it’s important to choose a solid approach, and few are ever as important as safety. Why Safety? Whether it’s a health-related concern such as COVID-19 or protecting property from threats like the widespread riots, safety is a paramount and constant element for many these days.

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