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American Concrete Institute Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
Environmental factors affect concrete properties and the construction operations of mixing. The American Concrete Institute (ACI, www.concrete.org) relies on the work of over 3,000 volunteers who serve on committees to develop the latest codes and reports related to...
Read morePrevent damage to concrete in hot weather due to high temperature, low humidity and high wind.
Hot Weather Concreting Objectives & Resources
The American Concrete Institute (ACI, www.concrete.org) and the ACI Committee 305 – Hot Weather Concreting provide numerous resources on the broad topic of hot weather concrete -- concrete properties and the construction operations of mixing, transporting, and placing...
Monitor Weather Conditions & Forecasts During Construction
Monitor forecasts, receive weather advisories, and coordinate with the operator. The recommendations in the 2016 Crane Technical Working Group Report identify “…a unique opportunity to fundamentally improve crane safety in New York City.” Further, the report...
Read moreMandate that contractors engage a private service to provide pinpoint forecasting
Mandate for Private Service Pinpoint Forecasting
Mandate that contractors engage a private service to provide pinpoint forecasting The recommendations in the 2016 Crane Technical Working Group Report identify “…a unique opportunity to fundamentally improve crane safety in New York City.” Further, the report...
Hyper-Local Wind Conditions at the Construction Jobsite
The construction industry’s ability to mitigate hazards will be improved by embracing the latest technological innovations. The recommendations in the 2016 Crane Technical Working Group Report identify “…a unique opportunity to fundamentally improve crane safety in...
Read moreIndustry’s ability to mitigate hazards… embracing the latest technological innovations
23 Mission Critical Crane Safety Recommendations
Industry's ability to mitigate hazards... embracing the latest technological innovations The crane safety recommendations in the 2016 Crane Technical Working Group Report identify “…a unique opportunity to fundamentally improve crane safety in New York City.” Further,...
Opportunity to Improve Crane Safety in New York
A unique opportunity to fundamentally improve crane safety in New York On February 5, 2016, a Liebherr LR 1300 crawler crane collapsed at 60 Worth Street, Manhattan due to high winds, killing one bystander and seriously injuring another. At the time of the accident,...
New York City Crane Safety Technical Working Group
About the New York City Crane Safety Technical Working Group On February 5, 2016, a Liebherr LR 1300 crawler crane collapsed at 60 Worth Street, Manhattan due to high winds, killing one bystander and seriously injuring another. At the time of the accident, the crawler...