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Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Project Uptime
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What is 5D BIM and How Is it Changing the Way We Approach Projects?
March 2, 2017
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a multi-layer process for designing, planning and spec-ing a project, and for managing and sharing information about it across stakeholders...
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Green building technology
February 28, 2017
Green building technology Green building standards encourage construction workers and firms to positively impact the environment through more sustainable methods — but green...
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5 PPE Items All Construction Workers Should Have
February 24, 2017
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is something all construction workers need to keep themselves protected while they are on the job site. According to OSHA ( Occupational Safety...
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Tips for Running a Successful Safety Meeting
February 24, 2017
Ensuring the health and welfare of employees while they’re working on a construction site is the legal responsibility of employers, and safety meetings are an essential part of...
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Ways to More Accurately Estimate Construction Costs
February 23, 2017
For both general contractors and subcontractors, any potential new project starts with a cost estimate. Whether it is part of a competitive bid or the jumping off point for a...
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Why and How to Review 'Near Misses'
February 23, 2017
Sometimes bad things "almost happen" on construction sites. Someone would have stepped on a nail sticking out of a board if a co-worker hadn't given a last-minute warning. An...
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How to Evacuate a Construction Site Quickly
February 16, 2017
The Challenge: Evacuating the site quickly in an organized fashion to avoid injury and property damage. The Solution: Have a site-specific evacuation plan tailored for different...
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Latest Ways to Repair Potholes
February 16, 2017
Drivers can make dangerous, sudden moves to avoid them. If a street is really loaded with potholes, they slow down traffic. Then there’s vehicle damage: The American Automobile...
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Construction Waste Management
February 16, 2017
One way to make maximize resources and minimize the cost of construction materials is to dispose of these materials as efficiently as possible — or not at all. Try these tips for...
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3 Innovative Tech Strategies for Preventing Accidents in 2017
February 7, 2017
It’s no secret construction is one of the most dangerous industries. In 2015, the private construction industry incurred approximately 200,000 non-fatal injuries and 937 fatal...