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Construction Supervisor and Foreman Self-evaluation - Part 3
construction management assessment If you are aiming to be a successful construction supervisor, foreman or superintendent try this simple self-evaluation. We completed the first half of the...
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Construction Supervisor and Foreman Self-evaluation - Part 4
Become a successful construction Supervisor or foreman If you are aiming to be a successful construction supervisor, foreman or superintendent try this simple self-evaluation. We completed the first...
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How Social Media Impacts Your Construction Company
Social media and construction Image courtesy of renjith krishnan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Today social media is prevalent and almost everyone uses it – politicians, presidents, and even pets.However,...
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A Construction Project Done So Poorly We Can Learn From It
Berlin airport a construction project gone wrong Picture courtesy of Getty Images and BBC This construction project is 7 Years late, 3 times over budget and at one stage had half a million...
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12 Tactics to Win More Construction Projects at The Right Price
Winning construction projects is difficult. Winning new construction projects at the right price is harder. Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Construction companies regularly go...
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How can Big Data Analytics transform the construction industry?
Overview Big Data since its emergence in the construction industry has brought significant changes from safety to productivity. Areas of the construction industry where Big Data can be useful include...
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Preventing Construction Fails: How Construction Managers Can Prevent Jobsite...
Construction Problems When a design error leads to the collapse or serious damage of a structure construction companies face the wrath of the public as well as possible legal action. Inevitably there...
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Another Mega Construction Project Over Budget and Running Late
Crossrail costs heading more than 20% over previous estimates and more than 2 years late Picture courtesy of Crossrail Department for Transport There has been an "unacceptable" lack of accountability...
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Can we stop our cities getting hotter?
5 ways to reduce heat in our cities Image courtesy of Keerati at FreeDigitalPhotos.net The number of extreme heat days will rocket across the US, according to a new climate change report which predicts...
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White elephant construction projects
Public money spent on construction projects which aren't needed and can't be maintained Image courtesy of Simon Howden at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I'm sure you all have examples of construction projects...
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The different types of risks involved in Construction Project Management
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net The potential for major consequence in projects doesn’t get much riskier than a construction project, where there is a fine line between...
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Construction projects and high temperatures - do you know the risks?
Heatstroke kills 32 year old former athlete Image courtesy of solargaria at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Recently the sports world was rocked by the death of a young former football star who died from...
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Damage to utility lines on construction projects could be fatal and it’s...
One dead, two in hospital after crane hits power-lines Image courtesy of zdiviv at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Damaging utility lines (gas, electrical, water and fibre optic cables) can be dangerous when it...
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Silicosis impacting the health of construction workers
Here’s what you need to know about the dust disease affecting construction crews – and it’s not only asbestos Image courtesy of marin at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Most of us know the risks created by...
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Selecting The Right Contractors and Subcontractors for Your Construction Project
Selecting the wrong contractor could be the death of your construction project Have you selected the wrong contractor or subcontractor for your construction project? The contractor performed badly,...
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5 Construction Safety Tips When Working Around Heavy Machinery
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 15,000 construction site injuries in the US and more than a thousand of those injuries are fatal. Unfortunately, a large number of these...
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To Grow or Not Grow Your Construction Company?
Why do some construction companies grow successfully and others stumble? I’m sure we have all heard of construction companies that have expanded, become successful, revenue has increased and their...
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Should You Purchase Another Construction Company For Additional Growth...
Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.ne Many are looking to grow their construction companies. To do this you need additional people, equipment, and of course projects. Sometimes the...
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5 Tips on how to safely cut concrete!
Concrete cutting can be a big part of building or renovation projects Picture courtesy of SEQ Concrete Cutting Pty Ltd Concrete cutting requires incredible precision, proper training, and the right...
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Documents That Will Make Your Construction Variation Claim Successful
Contractors should ensure they are paid for extra work Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Most construction projects will have changes, additional work and experience delays. Where...
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