Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It standardizes contractor management and ensures contractors meet specific safety, insurance, and compliance expectations for hiring clients. With over 20 years of experience and a track record of assisting 100,000+ contractors , we will handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business. Not sure where to start?

Insurance Management

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 20, 2025

When planning lifting operations for construction, logistics, or infrastructure, understanding the difference between dry hire and wet hire is essential. The right choice helps manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and keep costs under control. In some cases, it also involves a whole lifting crew. What is Dry Hire?

Environmental Impact Assessment

Develop Coaching

JULY 25, 2025

The rest of this guide will show you how to lift your win rate while still protecting your margin on every job. Hold a short risk workshop as soon as the notice lands. Add a “reality-check” meeting to the programme: site managers, buyers and the QS must sign off the price before it goes out. Solve this on day one.

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Vehicle Lift Options A quality vehicle lift dramatically improves maintenance capabilities in your garage. For home mechanics with standard ceiling heights (8-10 feet), two-post lifts provide excellent access to the undercarriage and wheel assemblies. These sensors reduce energy waste by ensuring lights only operate when needed.

Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2025

Roofs must be dry and safe to work on, and wind speeds must fall within safety limits for lifting and fixing panels. It must be carefully coordinated with other trades on site, including roofing teams, electricians, and site managers. Without a structural assessment , you risk delays or rework.

Roofing Systems

Construction Marketing

MAY 20, 2025

To stay competitive, construction leaders need a workforce management strategy that goes beyond hiring. Traditional methods of managing labormanual scheduling, static org charts, reactive trainingno longer match the pace or demands of modern job sites. You don’t fix that with job boards and coffee mugs.

Construction Management

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified. Some panel components are at higher risk of damage during handling and transportation.

Prefabrication

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Its use of steel reduces the risk of issues like warping or pest damage compared to traditional materials, such as wood. This design helps manage both vertical and lateral loads effectively. Foundation Uplift: It’s essential to account for forces that may lift a structure during high winds. Bracing is used to add rigidity.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Key Takeaways Construction workers face severe hearing risks, with 23% suffering from hearing loss compared to 20% across all industries, and three out of four workers exposed to hazardous noise levels exceeding 85 decibels daily. Power tools present constant exposure risks across different trades.

Environmental Impact Assessment

West Shore Construction

MAY 20, 2025

Polypropylene may work in lower-risk areas, but it doesnt provide the robust protection needed when facing Category 4 or 5 storms. This helps prevent interior damage and reduces the risk of roof lift due to interior pressurization during high winds. Bottom line?

Insurance Management

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The most frequent storm damages that occur consist of the following types: Lifted or missing shingles Water infiltration points Structural weakening Debris impact damage Gutter system damage All of these problems need dedicated attention through targeted maintenance procedures to stop them from turning into major concerns.

Maintenance

Roads Online

JUNE 30, 2025

Digitising quality management assists in the process of delivering high quality precast outcomes, maximising strength, durability and aesthetic results. Used by a growing number of Australian precasters, the software helps capture and manage quality data throughout production. Image: National Precast.

Quality Assurance

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Weather conditions and material availability could affect the construction schedule, though Limak International’s experience with similar projects reduces these risks. The company’s project management expertise ensures construction milestones align with the club’s operational requirements.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Roads Online

JULY 17, 2025

Mark Boyes, National Business Manager – Construction Excavators and Mobile Crushers at Komatsu says just one highlight of the show was the HB215LC-3. That is a major advantage when working on busy or constrained sites – you can see anyone or anything that moves into the slew radius, improving site awareness and reducing the risk of incidents.”

Construction Machinery

For Construction Pros

AUGUST 5, 2025

Similarly, contractors and equipment or project managers regularly visit their jobsites to monitor their progress. From a road construction site, let’s review how machine monitoring software, datasets and GPS tracking can increase machine efficiency without the increased risk of downtime.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Maltaward

AUGUST 4, 2025

When it comes to UK road safety and traffic management, the enforcement of Chapter 8 regulations offers no better safety etiquette guide. This comprehensive code of practice establishes the standards for temporary traffic management during roadworks, maintenance activities, and other duties. What is Chapter 8?

Building Code Compliance

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While using power tools and high-voltage welding rigs over a lake would still be complex, we were confident that the barge would be the most efficient approach, with the lowest safety risk. The barge had to be substantial enough to hold the 15-ton crane needed to drive piles 10 feet into the lake bottom.

Site Planning

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

These soles provide traction on wet, oily, or uneven surfaces, reducing the risk of slips and fallsone of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Whether navigating through tight spaces, lifting heavy objects, or running between tasks, you need footwear that allows you to move freely and without restriction.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Choosing concrete enabled the project to reach seven stories, cutting the footprint and impacts to the site while providing more beds in two concrete buildings than multiple wood-framed buildings could, says Shawn Marty, senior project manager with Sundt. Concrete also means a lower risk profile and helps on schedule and quality. “It

Building Codes

UK Construction Blog

JULY 23, 2025

This not only slows down workflows but also increases the risk of workplace injuries. Electric pumptrucks are designed to reduce strain on the user by assisting with both lifting and transportation. Tools that once operated in isolation can now be integrated into larger management systems.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Portsmouth businesses and homeowners appreciate this integration as it prevents lifting, peeling, or separating over time even under heavy use. Enhanced Safety : Anti-slip additives can be incorporated into the top coat, increasing traction and reducing fall risks in Portsmouth commercial and residential settings.

Flooring Systems

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

FPS offers the ideal packaging solution with flexible aggregate bags that provide optimal protection and reduce handling risks during transportation. These bulk bags are designed to minimize manual handling and the risks associated with dumping bulk containers, ensuring a smoother movement of construction materials from one point to another.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Choosing concrete enabled the project to reach seven stories, cutting the footprint and impacts to the site while providing more beds in two concrete buildings than multiple wood-framed buildings could, says Shawn Marty, senior project manager with Sundt. Concrete also means a lower risk profile and helps on schedule and quality. “It

Building Codes

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Decades later, these innovative floors remain a smart and efficient solution for many commercial spaces, balancing comfort for occupants and long-term performance for facility managers and building owners. Soil still lifted easily from the fibers, and the welded seams performed like new. What is hybrid carpet? The results?

Flooring Systems

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

We are very proud” to have worked on the project, says Mario Pierobon, Lot 2 contract manager with Fisia Italimpianti. These included relocating people most at risk, redevelopment of blighted neighborhoods, retrofitting bridges to allow foot and bicycle traffic, and new public parks with extensive green spaces.

Piping Installation

Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

For construction workers, Exia provides lifting support and is protected against dust and water, according to German Bionic. The tech benefits from German Bionic IO, the company’s cloud analytics platform that offers ergonomic insights, activity monitoring and fleet management through its dashboard.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

By Sebastian Obando • April 2, 2025 Andrew Harnik/Getty Images via Getty Images Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk Despite exemptions for key building materials, import taxes announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could lead to a slowdown in new work, experts say.

Public Works

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

It monitors and restricts the machine’s height, slew and lifting capacity to keep excavator within safe limits at all times. Xwatch sales and operations manager Jemma Dycer Hopkins said: “JN Bentley is a brilliant example of a contractor that takes safety seriously and invests consistently.

Construction Equipment

Roads Online

MARCH 26, 2025

Bruce Fouracre, Managing Director 1300TempFence explains what makes the SmartWall so unique. Bruce Fouracre, Managing Director 1300TempFence, pictured with the SmartWall. This reduces the risk of breakage when moving and handling the filled units. Images: 1300 Temp Fence.

Infrastructure Development

Construction Marketing

MAY 29, 2025

Estimating requires: Analytical thinking Cost forecasting Software and digital documentation skills The ability to work off drawings and specs before a single tool is lifted Builders tend to think in terms of action and execution. But when it comes to estimating, being a great builder is only part of the puzzle. It adds precision to instinct.

Estimating

UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

Regular inspections and cleanings can help you manage the problem. When shingles curl, their edges lift away from the roof surface, while buckling causes them to form raised ridges. Not only does mold compromise the structural integrity of your roof, but it also poses health risks, particularly for those with respiratory conditions.

Roofing Systems

ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2025

Instead, the university aimed for a “somewhat temporary” structure, says David Rowson, senior project manager at Powers Brown. David Rowson, Senior Project Manager, Powers Brown Architecture The final concept creates a central concrete structure flanked by two tent structures that extend from opposite sides.

Steel Fabrication

Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2025

To help prevent workplace injuries and manage employee safety, businesses should focus on three key areas: onboarding and training to establish safe work practices; creating a culture of safety by supporting and engaging employees; and managing workplace accidents and injuries, Travelers said. Please select at least one newsletter.

Public Works

For Construction Pros

JULY 15, 2025

Steady Performance : Cruise control ensures a consistent pace during tasks along fence lines or ditch banks, allowing operators to focus on arm and boom control without managing travel speed. Operator Comfort : This feature reduces fatigue, enhancing efficiency and making long operating hours more manageable.

Cost Control

Specification Product Update

JULY 25, 2025

Welcome Break opened its 60 th service station at Junction 33 on the M1 in January, featuring a Stannah escalator, passenger lift and goods lift. Back of house, Stannah installed a Goodsmaster lift to facilitate the safe and efficient transportation of goods between floors while improving workflow and minimising manual handling risks.

Lifts

ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

They knew that excavator operator Matthew Cook, with the help of another crew member on the ground, was using the excavator to lift water pipe segments near to where the next trench length would be cut. It was April 17 and the crew was working in the north Tucson area in Pima County, Ariz. But it is a well-known danger in equipment operation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

For Construction Pros

JULY 16, 2025

By the time he spoke to the general manager, he knew what was happening throughout the facility, understanding it from the perspective of those doing the work. I’d like to see what it was like in the Wild West back then — how he had to adapt and take risks as a gambler, gunfighter, and hustler. My third is Doc Holliday.

Material Handling