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Construction Equipment Maintenance: Operation & Storage in Cold Weather Climates
This article was first published by Construction Equipment Guide, and is republished here with prior written permission. All rights reserved. Copyright 2019. Construction Equipment Guide. Authored by Keith Kramlich, National Service and Warranty Manager, Takeuchi-US....
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Construction Technology and Planning Aim At Limiting Weather Losses
Single thread running through the complex fabric of the construction risk conference -- weather Technology and Planning Aim At Limiting Weather Losses By Richard Korman This article was first published by ENR Engineering News-Record, and is republished here with the...
Better Construction Equipment Planning for Cold Weather
Extend the Busy Season Using Better Construction Equipment Planning Lost productivity due to weather can impact project profitability! By Brad Taylor Reprinted from Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. Copyright 2019. All...
Commercial Construction Index Highlights Demand for Weather Risk Management
Most contractors confirm schedules are impacted by severe weather -- but few contractors account for weather events in project bids or put in place weather risk management plans! “The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly...
IRMI Construction Risk Conference: Mitigating Impacts of Severe Weather Events
Frequency and severity of construction claims associated with severe storm events are increasing each year This year’s 39th annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) in Seattle, Washington features the session “Before the Storm: Mitigating the Impact of a Severe...
ENR Highlights Adverse Weather, Schedule Delays and Budget Impacts in Construction
Weather risk is an age-old problem (Image Source: Russell, Pam R., et al. “The New Era of Intense Storms.” Engineering News-Record, 16 Sept. 2019.) 75% of general contractors experienced schedule delays due to adverse weather and weather events The recent Engineering...
Construction Weather-Ready Nation – Fall Safety Campaign
Contractors and owners: get informed and be ready, responsive, and resilient to the hazards of extreme weather! WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is a proud member of the Weather-Ready Nation (WRN), a part...
WeatherBuild at the General Building Contractors Association Construction Technology Expo
Insight on new technologies that are transforming the construction process WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to join the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA, www.gbca.com),...
Assessing the Effects of Adverse Weather on Construction Project Schedules
Identify the main effects of adverse weather on construction projects The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA, www.cmaanet.org) will be hosting a webinar entitled Assessing the Effects of Adverse Weather on Construction Project Schedules, on Thursday,...
Construction Executive and Associated Builders & Contractors Affirm Importance of Weather Monitoring
By Michael Tobias Reprinted from Construction Executive, Aug. 26, 2019, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. The Importance of Weather Monitoring on Construction Sites Risk management is so important for project...
Skanska Showcases WeatherBuild at Advancing Construction Planning & Scheduling Conference
Enhance Accuracy, Reduce Risk & Leverage Technology for Superior Construction Strategy & Delivery WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to announce that Skanska will be presenting the...
Construction Weather-Ready Nation – September is National Preparedness Month
Tremendous cost of extreme weather and flooding caused in part by climate change September is National Preparedness Month! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, www.noaa.gov) and the National Weather Service (NWS, www.weather.gov) are partnering...