HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. A few days ago as I grabbed my smartphone before heading to the office, I thought back to the time when I would leave the house each morning with a pager and a roll of quarters in my pocket.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
On October 30, 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will announce the final rule mandating fleets to install Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. With this date rapidly approaching, your workforce may be wondering, “What is ELD and will our vehicles be required to comply with the mandate?”.
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Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
In the world of construction, a man is only as good as his tools and the various types of construction equipment are the most important tools on the jobsite. Diggers, bulldozers, scissor lifts, and even attachments like digger buckets, grabs and grapples – all of these allow a single construction worker to do the work of ten men in a tenth of the time.
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
While the recent joint employer ruling by the National Labor Relations Board does not directly impact other employment laws, such as the OSH Act, it does highlight a growing movement by OSHA to hold companies responsible for the health and safety of workers supplied by staffing agencies – which can have significant consequences for employers. In an excellent article, Rod Smith, Pat Miller and Matt Morrison of the Sherman Howard law firm explain the ruling, its relationship to OSHA, and steps emp
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Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 million USTs in 1984. As of January 1, 2015, more than 525,000 UST releases (e.g., leaks) had been reported since 1988, many contaminating soil and drinking water. .
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Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
There's a waste firm in Derbyshire that will buy nothing but Hyundai equipment and has recently added a new loader and a new excavator. There's a waste firm in Derbyshire that will buy nothing but Hyundai equipment and has recently added a new loader and a new excavator.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Maximizing employees' potential has always been a challenge for employers. But, in the construction industry, receiving the best performance from employees can dramatically impact owner satisfaction and profitability. Performance management is not just about dealing with the poor performers. It is a holistic process that involves hiring the right people, setting employee expectations, coaching employees to effectively deliver a high-quality product on time and terminating poor performers.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
More people than ever before are starting their own business. 2015 saw a record number of small businesses operating in the UK – 5.2 million in total. There’s nothing quite like the freedom of owning your own business, but it’s not easy when you’re just getting started. A lot of new business owners struggle in the beginning, as there’s so much paperwork and research required.
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Project profile: Building Noah’s Ark. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. Join Our Mailing List. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. By Jake Snyder. Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging.
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Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 million USTs in 1984. As of January 1, 2015, more than 525,000 UST releases (e.g., leaks) had been reported since 1988, many contaminating soil and drinking water.
Cassell Construction Estimating
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Interest in our 2010 Masterformat Sample Cost Code list has been strong recently, reminding us that many contractors are moving to the new platform for their estimating and job cost tracking systems. We think it’s a good idea and are surprised so many are taking the head-in-the-sand approach, In our opinion, our construction industry has already achieved critical mass with the new format: The US Government, including the Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, and the Air Force are specifying 10
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
. . Different types of technology help reduce the amount of construction risks, which mainly stem from a lapse in planning and communication. . Real Estate Journals.com list five examples of how technology is making construction sites safer. . 1. Wearable Technology. Smart glasses, hardhats, watches and other wearable items are helping improve construction safety.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
OSHA issued a proposed rule for a substance-specific standard on crystalline silica in September 2013, and for good reason. Respirable crystalline silica, which is 100 times smaller than an ordinary grain of sand, is associated with cutting, sawing, grinding, mixing, drilling and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, mortar and certain industrial sands.
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Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
We are so pleased to announce our 5 th year of the Construction Marketing STAR™ awards and the Construction Marketer of the Year™ Awards. For companies, brands or individuals who demonstrate marketing excellence in the construction industry, we want to recognize and honor those entries soon. The final deadline to submit the entries is October 2, 2015.
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
While the overall rate of fatal workplace accidents remained steady in 2014 compared with the year before, there was a significant increase in fatalities caused by falls, slips and trips, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Fatal falls were up 9% in 2014, according to preliminary estimates from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries conducted by the Bureau.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 million USTs in 1984. As of January 1, 2015, more than 525,000 UST releases (e.g., leaks) had been reported since 1988, many contaminating soil and drinking water.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Ten Hitachi short-tail swing excavators have been working on the M3 smart motorway project in Hampshire and Surrey. Ten Hitachi short-tail swing excavators have been working on the M3 smart motorway project in Hampshire and Surrey.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Annette Sandberg said that a number of proposed trucking regulations will be delayed, but published before the end of the current presidential term, reports Fleet Owner.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Everyone has a role to play in underground utility awareness and helping ensure overall safety and damage prevention. There are many stakeholders in the underground utility world. Thinking that someone else will do it is a big mistake, and just calling 811 is not enough.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
This month’s quiz covers health and safety regulations on the job site. Safety compliance not only helps protect employees, it can reduce liability insurance, help prevent downtime, and help avoid serious fines from H&S inspectors. read more.
Construction Marketing Ideas
SEPTEMBER 5, 2015
IBM Watson’s visualization of my personality data, gleaned from an article I entered about BIM technology. You can test it yourself by clicking on the image. You can take a peek into the future by exploring some of IBM Watson ‘ s applications. Watson, the artificial intelligence computer that beat the best Jeopardy players, has been opened to developers to create and explore various applications where artificial intelligence meets the human mind.
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Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. at all but geometric rates, while at the same time new government incentives have stalled. .
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Florida is serious about business. State and economic development leaders are working to bring business to the state and keep it here. Florida: More Than Fun And Sun appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
The cab of a truck crane caught on fire on Interstate 485 in Charlotte, N.C., reports WSOCTV. Two northbound lanes and all southbound lanes on I-485 at Beatles Ford Road were closed. News outlets report a spill of diesel and or hydraulic fluid, which may have entered the storm drain. One lane remained closed as the EPA investigated the scene as a hazardous materials spill.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
As a large general contractor, a safety coordinator or project manager, selecting and evaluating the correct equipment used by your workers is not only important to your project profitability and schedule, but also to the safety of the equipment operator and other workers on the jobsite.
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Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Creates visible call to action for Emcor's 7th Annual "Protect Yourself. Get Screened Today" campaign. Emcor/F&G Mechanical announced today its employees, along with those of Tishman Construction, Tucker Development, and many other participants — 425+ in total — donned pink hard hats and assembled to form a giant human pink ribbon in support of breast cancer awareness. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Three leading green industry consultants offer insights and advice to help landscape contractors take a more strategic approach to managing a line of credit.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. at all but geometric rates, while at the same time new government incentives have stalled.
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