The USGBC recently released their 2019 ranking of the Top 10 US States for LEED construction, which is sorted by Gross Square Footage per Capita. That ranking system allows them to get a fair comparison of states, despite differences in population and number of buildings.
Read moreLevelset Releases Public Contractor Rating System Based Upon Payment Performance
Cashflow is the lifeblood for contractors. Without a steady stream of income, they can’t pay their suppliers, any subcontractors, or their employees in a timely manner. This could lead to unnecessary borrowing, lost money due to payment penalties, or unhappy workers leaving for greener pastures.
Read moreProcore Adds 3 Enhancements to Daily Logs & Safety Incident Logging on Mobile
via YouTube // Procore
Daily logs are a time consuming, but necessary process. Thankfully, there have been plenty of technological developments in recent years allowing superintendents and foremen to more easily collect and submit daily log information on mobile devices. Procore features mobile Daily Logs on their Project Management platform and it recently received updates to help simplify the process.
Read more[VIDEOS] In-Depth Series on Raiders Stadium Build Continues
For a little over 2 years, the Raiders have been producing and releasing periodic videos, which give an in-depth look into the construction of their nearly $2 billion dollar stadium in Las Vegas. I wrote about this series early last year, but I thought it would be a good time to give an update.
Read moreOSHA Releases 2020 Citation Penalty Increase
For 27 years, from 1990 to 2016, OSHA citation penalty amounts remained the same. In 2016, citation amounts increased 78%, a significant increase to make up for the inflation over that 27 years. Starting in 2017, OSHA began to increase the penalty amounts each year in line to keep up with inflation and 2020’s increase was just announced.
Read moreFamily of Victims File Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against 5 Contractors for 2019 Seattle Crane Collapse
via the Seattle Fire Department
On April 27, a tower crane on the construction site of a new Google campus building in Seattle, Washington was being dismantled when it suddenly fell onto the open street below. The incident resulted in the death of two ironworkers, two civilians, and injuries to 4 others. Family members of the victims and two of the injured people have filed lawsuits against five companies.
Read more[VIDEO] 2 U. of Texas Towers Imploded within 8 Feet of Another Building
We recently posted our list of the Top 7 Demolition Videos of 2019 and it seems as though we now have the first entry for the 2020 list. This video comes from a familiar face: Controlled Demolitions, Inc. (CDI).
Read moreConTech Report Highlights Need for Software Integration, BIM Adoption
Another year, another comprehensive collection of construction technology survey results from our friends at JBKnowledge. The 8th Annual Construction Technology Report is now available for download on their website and it highlights all of the trends accumulated from thousands of construction industry respondents.
Read more[CLOSED] Ultimate Construction Coffee Lover's Prize Pack
We’re ringing in the New Year with a fantastic giveaway for all of those hard working people in the construction industry, who also love coffee!
Read moreOSHA Clarifies Stance Regarding the Use of Headphones on the Construction Site
The topic of music on a construction site will generate mixed reactions depending on who you talk to. Some sites allow it and others don’t, for a variety of reasons. Recently, there have been a few emerging headphone brands that limit the playback volume and also provide external noise reduction. In a recent “Standard Interpretation” letter, OSHA has clarified its stance on this technology.
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