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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years.
OSHA Now Using Drones For Safety Inspections
FDR Safety
JANUARY 23, 2019
No matter the job, technology continues to find its way into every corner of every industry, including construction. This is largely due to OSHA’s 2018 implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to improve safety inspections. It also says that employers do not have to allow access to the drone portion of any inspection.
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The 10 Pros And Cons Of Construction Site Inspections
Lets Build
AUGUST 17, 2017
Inspections are an essential part of the construction process. If done correctly, they can have tremendous advantages for anyone working in the industry. They can provide the certainty that everything proceeds as it should and in a safe way. It is clear that inspectors have a crucial job. They have.
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DOT Policies & Procedures in Construction: Your Blueprint for Compliance
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 24, 2025
after spending 25 years in leadership in the transportation industry. Marks extensive industry experience provides him with a unique perspective. Tim Adam, CTP Industry Business Advisor J. Tim's primary areas of expertise include hours of service, vehicle inspections, and entry-level driver training.
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Five Benefits of Inspection Reporting Software
Lets Build
MAY 5, 2022
The 5 main benefits of inspection software. There are many reasons to adopt inspection reporting software in the fight against obsolete or incomplete information, especially considering how much time is typically invested in ongoing assessments and results tracking. Information has a single unified home. Everything is standardised.
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Some small employers exempt from regular OSHA inspections
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. Programmed OSHA inspections are those conducted by the agency on a regular basis. In those situations, OSHA is allowed to take any action authorized by the OSH Act.
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OSHA construction safety inspections fall 84% during COVID-19 pandemic
BD+C
JUNE 8, 2020
The agency has focused its attention on virus transmission hazards in the health-care industry, according to OSHA data. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. The number of inspections at construction sites dropped to about 65 during the week of April 26.
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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Prevention Steps: Conduct site inspections to identify all fall risks. These OSHA violations frequently occur in industries handling hazardous chemicals. Prevention Steps: Inspect ladders before each use for structural integrity. Provide industry-specific respirators for dust, chemicals, or fumes.
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OSHA New Enforcement Action For The Metals Industry
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
The purpose is to target organizations with machinery or equipment that cause or are capable of causing amputations, and organizations where amputations have occurred. This National Emphasis Program – (NEP) instruction applies to General Industry organizations where machinery or equipment that is likely to cause amputation is present.
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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. ENR reported this month that the July unemployment rate in the construction industry fell to 3.4 Keep an eye on this story, as it will likely affect our industry for a while. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower? Send a Drone.
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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites
Construction Marketing
JUNE 14, 2022
Inspect Your Machines Regularly. Machines form an integral part of the construction industry. Avoid that from happening by inspecting your equipment regularly. . Regular inspection helps determine any defects in your machines. They help simplify the work, thus enabling your workers to be more productive.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. Though multiple economic outlooks and construction industry reports show new project growth rates slowing slightly in 2019, the outlook is still strong for the next few years. Big Projects Permeating Construction Landscape.
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OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace
Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2023
OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.
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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques
HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill.,
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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors.
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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help
Construction Marketing
MARCH 31, 2023
With rapidly growing industries and development, hazardous waste management has been a significant concern for a long time. Compliance with Regulations Different industries are required to comply with different sets of environmental regulations. In addition, they can also assist in designing new facilities or upgrading existing ones.
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Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile. Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. One problem with using paper forms for site inspections is that workers could report inspecting a site they never visited.
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OSHA’s walkaround rule raises questions of liability, safety
Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2024
Several industry groups have filed suit to stop the change, which expands the definition of who can be present during jobsite inspections.
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How Has Covid Affected the Construction Industry?
Lets Build
JULY 8, 2022
In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” Because this was internationally viewed as an essential industry, often taking place outside, construction companies and their staff were able to resume something approaching normal working conditions surprisingly rapidly.
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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges.
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.
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AEC inspections are the key to financially viable office to residential adaptive reuse projects
BD+C
JUNE 14, 2024
AEC inspections are the key to financially viable office to residential adaptive reuse projects 0 dbarista Fri, 06/14/2024 - 08:45 Multifamily Housing About a year ago our industry was abuzz with an idea that seemed like a one-shot miracle cure for both the shockingly high rate of office vacancies and the worsening housing shortage.
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Western Carolina University Students Tour Site, Learn Lean Techniques
PC Construction
DECEMBER 17, 2024
We brought the group into the office trailer and conducted a Lean crash course to illustrate how the field team schedules upcoming work, inspections, and subcontractor collaboration using Nialli software and interactive smart boards.
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Data Analytics Trends in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Data analytics and business intelligence have become hot topics in construction as firms are seeing the benefits other industries are realizing. The industry as a whole is looking for ways to help contractors get smart about data. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. All contractors should track data related to safety issues.
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Important Things to Know Before Building a Commercial Building
Construction Marketing
JULY 14, 2022
No matter the industry, a lot of companies need a building. Each of them has its own benefits and disadvantages depending on the industry. . The agriculture industry works well with fabric buildings while manufacturing production facilities often go with metal buildings. . Considering Drainage.
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How the Home Building Industry Rebounded from Shutdowns
Pro Builder
JUNE 30, 2020
How the Home Building Industry Rebounded from Shutdowns. Social distancing rules, workarounds for inspections, and delays are still impacting the industry’s ability to catch up to demand. cbroderick. Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:13. Springtime is the season when construction makes up for slow winter months.
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The Use Drones and UAVs in Construction
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Despite the public’s concerns, many in the construction industry are finding that drones and UAVs can play a vital role in their work. These small aircraft have many uses on the job site. Related: The use of drones in Hollywood. The biggest obstacle facing contractors interested in exploring this technology is legality.
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100+ Construction Industry Statistics
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 23, 2022
Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. Undoubtedly, the construction industry is very complex. Below, we’ll provide you with all the important construction industry statistics you need to understand the current state of affairs. State of the Industry.
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OSHA targeting manufacturers on amputation hazards
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
OSHA is launching what it calls a “surge” of planned inspections of manufacturers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas focused on amputation hazards. In a press release, OSHA said that amputations most frequently occur during the operation of machinery without adequate safety guards.
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120 4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Construction Equipment
Constructonomics
AUGUST 28, 2018
The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. This makes it critical that you inspect the construction equipment regularly so that they perform at their maximum potential every single time they are used. Read on to know more. What Happens When Equipment Fails?
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From Rust to Robust: Rasmussen Mech Performs Industrial Boiler Refit
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
When an annual inspection at an ethanol plant found damage on a rental package water tube unit, Rasmussen Mechanical Services revived the unit into a fully functioning boiler.
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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
Pro Builder
JUNE 7, 2022
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers. The data Rise collected backs up what many in the residential construction industry are slowly realizing: Homebuyers have a sincere interest in, a baseline knowledge of, and a curiosity about—and far less bias against—homes built mostly or entirely in a factory. Stacey Freed.
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3 Home Building Innovations You Have to See
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Efficient tools for the job site, sales center, and inspections—a Horizon TV classic. On Horizon TV this week: Editor Rich Binsacca presents three industry innovations for workplace efficiency. Watch the full classic interview below.
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JOC Program Line-item Estimating
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
inspecting 100 percent of labor, materials, and equipment used) as well as the coefficient/adjustment factor used, and the type, number, and cost of non-prepriced line-items. These indexes show cost levels for different types of construction in the electric, gas, and water industries. Verify all aspects of the direct work (e.g.,
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FSRM – Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2024
It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.
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Covid-19 Could Be Boon for Drone Industry
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2020
Dan Burton, CEO of DroneBase, says the company inspects wind turbines… While Covid-19 has slowed or stopped most on-site projects, new drone delivery services have surfaced. But according to Drone DJ most business within the drone segment is not dropping off, because work still has to get done.
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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?
Construction Marketing
JUNE 19, 2023
Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Three ways construction leaders harness digital transformation
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2018
The industry's old-school ways mean contractors waste time and money mailing revisions to blueprints, tracking paper receipts and invoices, or traveling long distances to do on-site inspections of small changes.
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Fall protection: Big OSHA changes take effect soon
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
. General industry employers are under a short timeline to revise their fall protection practices now that OSHA has issued its long-awaited updated final rule on the subject. Requiring employers to follow new rules regarding the performance, inspection, and maintenance of personal fall protection systems.
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Why the slow uptake of technology in construction is holding the industry back
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. Another reason is resistance to change.
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Why the slow uptake of technology in construction is holding the industry back
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. Another reason is resistance to change.
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Surprise site safety visits drop to record low
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 28, 2023
A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections. The number of inspections conducted by the HSE has been constantly falling since 2010.
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OSHA citing maintenance equipment violations despite low risk
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. Typically, these machines are used for low-risk tasks performed by skilled workers.
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The New Normal: Commercial Construction Continues in Unprecedented COVID-19 Times
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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