1,125 tower crane accidents worldwide, over 780 deaths — main causation factor was exposure to wind. Part 1 of a 2 part series on wind hazards in the construction industry and built environment This article was first published by NationsBuilders Insurance...
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Construction Industry Institute Names Weather as Leading Cause of Delays
Top five leading causes of construction site delays: 1. Weather. Data from CII, the Construction Industry Institute (CII, www.construction-institute.org), IR252-2a – Guide to Activity Analysis and many other leading industry organizations indicate that the top...
IRMI Construction Risk Names Weather as Top Cause for Schedule Delays
Weather is the leading cause for schedule delays in construction projects! The Business Insurance article entitled “Contractors face tough time covering construction delays,” authored by Gavin Souter, highlights how “…delays in construction projects can cause huge...
Weather Recovery Days and Roof Inspections After Storms
This article was first published by XSPlatforms, and is republished here with permission of the authors. © 2018 XSPlatforms. A thorough roof inspection after a storm is important because a roof may not be as safe as before. Strong winds, excessive amounts of rain and...
Weather and Scheduling Exterior Painting & Special Coating Work
This article was first published by PDCA, and is republished here with permission of the authors. © 2018 PDCA. All Rights Reserved. Keywords: Division 09 Finishes; 09 00 00 Finishes; 09 90 00 Painting and Coating; 09 91 00 Painting; 09 91 13 Exterior Painting; 09 96...
Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry
This article was first published by Specialized Carriers & Riggers Association (SC&RA), and is republished here with permission of the authors. © 2018 Specialized Carriers & Riggers Association (SC&RA). Minimize risks, reinforce safe work practices and...