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Construction Safety Alert During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shutdowns: Tower Cranes Out-of-Service
Failure to comply with manufacturers’ instructions and to inspect cranes out-of-service can result in very high wind loads on the crane and subsequent collapse! Given the unprecedented challenges that the construction industry is currently confronting amidst the...
Weather Safety and Construction Safety Week 2020
SPECIAL SECTION: COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Businesses and Employers The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 15 Days to Slow the Spread The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers...
Aon Global Construction and Infrastructure Features WeatherBuild for Weather Risk Reduction
SPECIAL SECTION: COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Prevention and Treatment Guidance for Businesses and Employers Travel Information Frequently Asked Questions Latest News Updates Communication Resources Additional Coronavirus Resources More Resources...
Read moreEngineering News-Record: Weather-risk management linked to data — data quality is all-important
ENR Cover Story: Limiting Construction Weather Risk for Contractors
Engineering News-Record: Weather-risk management linked to data -- data quality is all-important The ENR Engineering News-Record cover story of January 29, 2020 entitled “Will Contractors Limit Weather Risk With Indexed Insurance?” by Scott Van Voorhis and Richard...
Read moreWeather is increasing risks for construction project predictability and work crew safety!
Weather Safety and Risk Management in the Construction Industry 2020
Weather is increasing risks for construction project predictability and work crew safety! The recent Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket Report Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2020, Emerging Safety Trends highlight “Worker Safety in a Changing World:...
Weather Safety for Winter Construction: Equipment Storage and Overhead Ice
Cold weather can damage equipment and machinery -- ensure all fluid levels are sufficient and inspect tire pressures each day. This is an excerpt of an article first published by Construction Dive, and is republished here with permission of the editors. ©...
Expert Opinion: Winter Construction Demands Safety Precautions and Risk Management
This is an excerpt of an article first published by Construction Dive, and is republished here with permission of the editors. © 2020 Industry Dive. By Paul Rozich Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Paul Rozich, Director of Safety and Risk Management...
Expert Opinion: Employee Care and Site Maintenance During Winter Construction
This is an excerpt of an article first published by Construction Dive, and is republished here with permission of the editors. © 2020 Industry Dive. By Paul Rozich Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Paul Rozich, Director of Safety and Risk Management...
WeatherBuild Solutions + Trimble CrewSight at Associated Builders and Contractors Safety Conference 2020
ABC Carolinas Safety Conference 2020 -- “Safety: Making it Personal.” WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to announce that BuildingPoint Southeast is presenting the integrated Trimble CrewSight +...
Read moreMuddy, wet and icy walking and working surfaces contribute to higher rates of injury
How to Prevent Winter Weather Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction
Muddy, wet and icy walking and working surfaces contribute to higher rates of injury This article was first published by AC Business Media, and is republished here with express written permission of the editors. © 2020 AC Business Media. By Amy Wunderlin Slips, trips...
Expert Opinion: Adverse Weather Conditions and Construction Contract Claims
This article was first published by CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, and is republished here with express written permission of the editors of Lexology. © 2020 CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP. Adverse weather conditions in the UAE - what can be...
Weather Ranked in Top Six Causes of Onsite Construction Delays
This article was first published by HR News, and is republished here with permission of the editors. © 2020 HR News. Top Six Causes of Onsite Construction Delays -- Number One Cause is Weather Weather Harnessing the right equipment Finding equipment and setting up...