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WeatherBuild at Marine Construction Strategy Session “A Continuum of Innovation”
Technology is changing marine construction -- innovative contractors see productivity, efficiency and safety gains! WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to participate in the...
Weather Risk Management — Floods, Storms and Searing Heat: 2020 in Extreme Weather
While Covid has dominated the news, the world has also felt the effects of human-driven global heating. Floods, Storms and Searing Heat: 2020 in Extreme Weather This article was first published by The Guardian. by Jonathan Watts This year has broken a series of...
Read more“Weather can have a very real impact on construction, causing delays and defects!”
Construction Weather Delay Claims: The Season for Exceptionally Adverse Weather
"Weather can have a very real impact on construction, causing delays and defects!" This article was published in Lexology, and is republished here with prior written permission. ’Tis the Season for Exceptionally Adverse Weather Adverse weather claims are frequently...
Winter Tips for Work Heating Safety for Construction, Operations and Maintenance
This article was first published by Graphic Products, Inc., and is republished here with prior written permission. Copyright © 2020. Graphic Products, Inc. By Christine Torres As the weather cools down, workplaces will turn up the heat. Whether working indoors or...
Read more20,000 workplace injuries due to falls from ice, sleet, and snow — 28% resulted in more than a month away from work
Cold Weather PPE for the Construction and Operations
20,000 workplace injuries due to falls from ice, sleet, and snow -- 28% resulted in more than a month away from work This article was published by Honeywell Industrial Safety and is republished here with the prior written permission of Honeywell....
WeatherBuild Joins DigiPLACE Framework for Digital Construction Platforms
Reference architecture framework for digital construction platforms WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to join DigiPLACE, a framework driving the development of future digital platforms that support...
Tips for Using Battery-Powered Machines in Cold Environments
This article was first published by Genie Aerial Pros, and is republished here with prior written permission. © 2020 Terex Corporation. By Marie Engstrom Many customers ask: “Can I use my Genie battery-powered aerial in cold environments, like food processing...
WeatherBuild at Construction 2050 Alliance — The Role of Construction in Recovery
The role of construction in national recovery plans WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to participate in the CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment, Construction 2050 Alliance event....
Cold-weather Concreting: Creating Durable Concrete in Cold Weather
Ensure that concrete placed during cold weather achieves the required strength The ACI – American Concrete Institute webinar “Creating Durable Concrete in Cold Weather” by John Gnaedinger and Tim West discusses methods to ensure that concrete placed during cold...
WeatherBuild at Autodesk University 2020 — Reimagine Possible
Adopting digitized workflows that connect the building process from design through preconstruction, construction, and operations WeatherBuild®, Decision Support Solutions for the Construction Industry and Built Environment®, is proud to participate in Autodesk...
Experts Warn of Winter Weather Jeopardizing Data Center Construction
Freezing winter could thwart data center construction plans, warns Aggreko A freezing winter ahead could pose major setbacks for data center construction projects already delayed by COVID-19 this year, and many providers could be forced to use temporary heating...
Colder Weather Presents Fire Hazards and Safety Risks on Construction Projects
This article was first published by NAHB Now, The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. Cool Weather Can Present a Fire Hazard on Home Building Sites This week is Fire Prevention Week, an annual public outreach and awareness campaign organized by the...