Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Where should these safety signs be used? Six ways you can ensure that your safety signs are effective. Use vivid colors.

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Safety Risk Injury Drawings 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Quality and safety challenges affecting Singapore’s construction industry today have the potential to be solved by technology. We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, created in partnership with The University of Melbourne, “The role of Technology in Supporting Construction Quality & Safety – September 2023”.

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Safety Industrial Construction BIM 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2018

Drawings and Documents in Team — A Single Source for Truth. Learn how Viewpoint Team’s documents and drawings tools allow you to ensure everyone on your project is working off the latest information. Mitigating the Risks of Quality and Safety. So Much More.

Project Management 182

Project Management Software Software Management 182

Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These directives are in place to ensure the safety, accessibility, and environmental standards of the building. Drawings are a central and indispensable part of the extensive documentation needed to demonstrate compliance […]

Drawings 52

Drawings Regulation Documentation Safety 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The government will not provide the contractor with detailed Task Order drawings for projects that do not require a design. For Projects that require actual design, the government will provide the contractor with the minimum design documents and drawings considered necessary to estimate, propose and construct these projects.

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Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

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Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations. That's why you need legal help.

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Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 127

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Wiring Diagrams and Control Diagrams-Provide point-to-point drawings of wiring and control circuits including factory-field interfaces. Safety precautions and hazards b. Safety precautions and hazards b. Safety precautions and hazards b. Safety precautions and hazards b. Safety precautions and hazards b.

Equipment 264

Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

Safety bulletins and updates: See the latest safety notes and warnings, ensure certifications are in place and pull your teams together for important safety briefings (and collect data shared on safety incidents or topics). Zoom into and rotate drawings for more specific information.

Mobility 130

Mobility Viewpoint Drawings Equipment 130

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Historically, blueprints were literally blueprints and were made to reproduce technical drawings through a contact print process on light-sensitive paper.

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Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

For anything other than most smallest of concreting jobs e.g. walls over 1m in height, a drawing should be provided, showing what formwork is required. This need not be an intricate design drawing, a simple sketch is usually sufficient. It conforms with appropriate safety regulations. It is sufficiently stable in all weathers.

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 223

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The second part is carried out by a surveyor, who will check the steel levels against the required levels from the design drawings.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

We are in uncharted territory, but amid this “new normal” Englewood Construction remains open and committed to serving our clients — while also following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as industry associations, to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, subcontractors and project partners.

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Commercial Guidelines Construction Negotiation 156

Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

The visibility outside can be challenging too during this time, hence, there are specific winter safety jackets that can be worn to meet this requirement. What is a Winter Safety Jacket? Types of Winter Safety Jackets. Best HiVis Safety Jackets for Winters and their Features. Pyramex Safety Bomber Jacket.

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Safety Products Materials Fabrication 75

Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

a publicly traded Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, with making false and misleading claims about the safety of the Brumadinho dam including through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A.,

Security 156

Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 19, 2021

If you’re in environmental health and safety, jump in with both feet. Recently on The Safety Management Show, Susan Spaulding , Sr. Benton Construction, LLC, shared the above advice, as well as how she faced some of the hardest challenges in safety management. Safety is truly about saving lives. Do it with all your heart.

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Safety Virgin Islands Education Management 62

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Also, by using poorly maintained equipment, you carry a higher risk of equipment malfunction, which could jeopardize your safety plan. Now, how many of you have had to pay for a second set of drawings because your GC found something that would alter the architect’s original plans? Get online. Bring your GC in early.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As the project progresses and drawings are finalized, the team can provide more detailed pricing as well as value engineering. Risk Manager and Safety Officer. And ultimately, safety should be a priority for our clients as well, since an accident on the job site can have significant consequences for a construction timeline and budget.

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Commercial Safety Construction Project Management 120

Construction Marketing

APRIL 23, 2021

Safety is the primary concern in the mining industry because it’s one of the most hazardous work environments in the world. Heavy-duty mining boots must not only conform to the industry’s safety standards but feels comfortable as well when you put them on, and choosing a pair of heavy-duty mining boots requires scrutiny.

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Certification Safety Equipment Electrical 156

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In addition to learning the skills needed to work in one of the three fields successfully, apprentices are also taught safety training, including worksite and trench safety, pre-task planning, introduction to construction math, construction drawings and material handling, as well as identifying hazards and OSHA safety.

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Texas OSHA Drawings Safety 69

Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. The app helps keep all design and building team members current with the latest drawing revisions, alerting users if they are viewing an outdated drawing. . . . Heat safety. Build your own.

Mobility 107

Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Drawing up a construction quality management plan will enable you and your staff to identify potential liabilities or risks, and implement techniques to mitigate them. Few industries have as many risk factors as construction or the same value attached to safety protocols (crane operation, fire regulations, scaffolding assembly, etc).

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Change the entire set up for better safety. During thunder and lightning, tall trees are the ones to draw the electricity from the lightning. Remember, workgearz.com thinks of your safety first over any material gain because we believe Life is God! Get them repaired by trained electrician. Have a good day ahead guys!

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Electrical Safety Risk Maine 74

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Another challenge that technology is set to change is the issue of safety. They are being used for their cost-saving characteristics as well as for health and safety considerations. This will help in accessing more data and properly analyzing it to draw conclusions that are tailor-made for practical building and construction.

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Construction Accidents Life Cycle Injury 167

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security.

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Security Safety Visualization Products 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. Although the Fire Safety Act is now in place, the Building Safety Bill is still being finalised and it may be difficult to know how to get ready. An overview of the Building Safety Bill .

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Safety Regulation Modeling Risk 52

Work Gearz

MAY 6, 2021

Whenever you are at risk for dust, particles, debris, or even liquids flying into your eyes, you should be wearing a pair of certified safety glasses to protect your vision health. Safety Glasses Lens Frames ANSI +. 3M Safety Glasses Virtua CCS Polycarbonate Plastic CSA Z94.3-2007 Our Top ANSI Safety Glasses Choice.

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Safety Certification Products Site 52

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

8) inadequate preparation and review of contract and shop drawings. (9) Other common causes of structural failure are: (5) lack of appropriate professional design and construction experience, especially when novel structures are needed. (6) 6) complexity of codes and specifications leading to misinterpretation and misapplication. (7)

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Concrete Foundation Engineering Design 230

Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

Other key installation strategies a certified installer will employ include: SeamingRegardless of the flooring material, a knowledgeable contractor will position seams perpendicular to the natural light source whenever possible to draw less attention to the eye. Without consistency and precision, ledging can occur.

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Contractors Materials Environment Design 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Think of it as the much more evolved version of the 2D drawing; while drawings consist of an X and Y-axis, 3D BIM adds another dimension: the Z-axis. Safety 8D BIM overlays health, safety, and welfare considerations into the BIM process. Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design.

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BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

The document is typically composed of the following: A narrative or written document outlining how the various components will be approached Drawings and illustrations indicating temporary construction and phasing Photographs and images A detailed or milestone construction schedule. Include a drawing of your site safety plan.

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Plans Construction Drawings Documentation 74

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If the glass is reflective, it can present an oasis effect by somewhat mirroring the surrounding vegetation and environment, drawing birds into a reflection of the world around them which is not real. The post Understanding bird safety testing in North America appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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America Safety Architecture Guidelines 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. Typically, a team might track installations by highlighting a drawing in Bluebeam, entering numbers into a spreadsheet every day in the project office, or even using colored pencils on a hard-copy drawing.

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Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Technology has the potential to support many of the challenges around quality and safety that affect the construction industry today. We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, created in partnership with The University of Melbourne, “The role of Technology in Supporting Construction Quality & Safety – September 2023”.

Safety 52

Safety Construction Industrial Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Compliance with protection and safety laws (i.e., safety rails, face and clothing protection, etc.). As built drawings. Traffic and work site signs and barriers. Project management and supervision. Protection of and/or moving of owner property. Quality control. Office management and equipment. Depreciation of mobile office(s).

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Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

Fieldwire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Do you create a site-specific safety plan for your projects? Done correctly, this plan should help improve safety, quality, and productivity. Jim enjoyed learning about Fieldwire so much that he created an online course on how to use Fieldwire to manage construction drawings and processes. Want to learn how?

Management 52

Management Drawings Construction Safety 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 28, 2022

Project design drawings and construction plans, as well as machinery and equipment specifications, are just some of the documents being shared and approved much faster within the new system. Site progress, costs, safety, and technical compliance reports are part of a new improved system too, with streamlined reporting capabilities.

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Autodesk Documentation Consulting Drawings 105