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Why Are Weather Delays Such a Big Issue in the Construction Industry?

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Hurricanes and beyond have ripped apart all kinds of construction and infrastructure and plenty of areas in the US face rebuilding: Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. We break down many of the weather delays all construction firms will encounter and why they so negatively impact the progress of a project. An added obstacle?

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Emergency Commercial Facility Disaster Planning: 3 Takeaways from Recent Hurricanes

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Earlier this fall, the entire country watched as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria caused widespread destruction across Texas, Florida, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. Board up windows and doors. Secure any areas of the property that are vulnerable to sustained winds or gusts. . • Ensure all window and door seals are intact.

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2024 Timber-Strong Design Build Competition: Small Buildings, Big Educational Opportunities

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Since 2019, the contest has given engineering students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with wood design and construction. This year’s winners included teams from Michigan, Indiana, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Texas, California and Puerto Rico. Among its requirements: Maximum height of 12 feet.

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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary

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At the end of 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said about 421,000 people are injured in crashes involving a distracted driver in 2012. Puerto Rico. Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone.

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Construction Safety: Protect Workers, Increase Operational Efficiency

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Construction Safety: Protect Workers, Increase Operational Efficiency Learn how to keep workers safe on the jobsite while streamlining your operations. Construction Safety: Protect Workers, Increase Operational Efficiency Learn how to keep workers safe on the jobsite while streamlining your operations.

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10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers. Improve your employee onboarding & safety training. Safety is a hot topic in construction. While most contractors recognize the need for better jobsite safety, knowing exactly where to start can be overwhelming. Construction Safety. Greg Ragsdale.

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Construction Safety: Using Drones to Save Lives

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Construction Safety: Using Drones to Save Lives. When it comes to construction jobsite safety, drones are indispensable. They offer an eagle eye for environment, health and safety (EHS) managers and occupational safety and health professionals. Construction Safety. Construction Safety.

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