Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

New Report Shows Contractors Struggle With Project and Payment Delays. Coronavirus is Making Them Worse.

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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Key findings from the 2020 survey include:

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  • Key findings from the 2020 survey include:
    Fewer than one in three contractors (28%) report always finishing projects on time and within budget.
  • The 2020 Spring Payments Report collected responses from over 540 contractors across the United States.
  • "This payment survey helps contractors identify what they can do to reduce project and payment delays.
  • The 2020 National Construction Payment Report shines a spotlight on jobsite coordination and how poor planning and late payment speed is disrupting construction businesses.

Manhattan Construction Company Earns National Safety Award from Associated Builders and Contractors

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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TULSA, Okla., April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction Company today announced it's received a National Safety Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which will be presented at the 30th annual Excellence in Construction Award during ABC Convention 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 18.

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  • TULSA, Okla., April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction Company today announced it's received a National Safety Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which will be presented at the 30th annual Excellence in Construction Award during ABC Convention 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 18.
  • "For this reason, we dedicate this national safety honor to our Manhattan family of builders, trade partners, and clients, who have whole-heartedly supported our safety program and philosophy."
  • "Associated Builders and Contractors is proud to recognize Manhattan Construction Company for consistently raising the standards of safety in the construction industry," said 2020 ABC National Chair Tim Keating, owner and president of R.C.
  • Manhattan is a 15-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC), an ABC 2019 Top Performing Contractor, a nine-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner, and a 2019 National Safety Excellence Award Winner and a 2017 Pinnacle Safety Award winner ABC's top national safety honor.

Faith Technologies Earns Construction Safety Excellence Grand Award from Associated General Contractors of America

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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Faith Technologies , a leading electrical planning, engineering, design and installation contractor, was awarded the 2020 Grand Award for Construction Safety Excellence from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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  • Faith Technologies , a leading electrical planning, engineering, design and installation contractor, was awarded the 2020 Grand Award for Construction Safety Excellence from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
  • This year, 120 contractors competed for the national award, widely recognized as the most prestigious safety award within the construction industry.
  • Pictured left to right: William (Bill) Creedon, North America Construction Industry, Willis Towers Watson; Rocky Rowlett, vice president of safety, Faith Technologies; Mike Jansen, CEO of Faith Technologies; and Dirk Elsperman, 2019 AGC President.
  • The Construction Safety Excellence Awards recognize those construction companies that excel at safety and health performance, examining each candidate's commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control.

Water Management For Construction and Relationships with Legionella & COVID-19 Healthcare Operations

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Academic disciplines, Safety, Articles, Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Infection control, Risk management, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, Facility management

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  • To read the article, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/6/2168
    Construction in water management is a growing topic of interest in the water management industry.
  • Construction activities are known risks which can contribute to the growth and spread of waterborne pathogens in building water systems.
  • Phigenics works with water management teams to address water safety issues during construction activities.
  • Phigenics integrates risk management, facilities management, planning design & construction, infection prevention, and real estate management professionals for defensible consistency within the phiConstruction service offering.

eSUB Construction Software Offers a Mobilization Program for Trade Contractors

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Designed to deliver a proactive construction restart strategy, eSUB's mobilization program includes free long-term access to eSUB's software and services.

Key Points: 
  • Designed to deliver a proactive construction restart strategy, eSUB's mobilization program includes free long-term access to eSUB's software and services.
  • "While construction is an essential business and many jobsites are still active, there has been a slowdown in construction activity," says Wendy Rogers.
  • "This is the opportune time for trade contractors to assess their operations and strategically implement business improvements to drive their next phase of growth.
  • Free use of eSUB to enable trade contractors to manage their projects regardless of their physical location, including the jobsite, their office, and their home.

LaborChart Hires Construction Industry Veteran as Workforce Advisor

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --LaborChart, the construction industry's fastest-growing workforce management platform, today announced that construction industry veteran, Gary Fuchs, will be joining as Workforce Advisor.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --LaborChart, the construction industry's fastest-growing workforce management platform, today announced that construction industry veteran, Gary Fuchs, will be joining as Workforce Advisor.
  • As Workforce Advisor at LaborChart, Fuchs will advise contractors in a variety of ways, but will primarily focus on construction operations and workforce management.
  • "Westphal was with LaborChart from early on, and I saw first-hand how much it fundamentally changed our labor management processes," said Gary Fuchs, workforce advisor at LaborChart.
  • "This is an exciting addition for both LaborChart and the entire construction industry," said Ben Schultz, CEO at LaborChart.

Responsible, safe construction site practices can guide Ontario industry through COVID-19 crisis

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Safety has and always will be the industrys top priority, says Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON).

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  • Safety has and always will be the industrys top priority, says Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON).
  • Site safety is the builders responsibility and they must work with sub-trades employers to ensure all on-site workers and work sites are safe.
  • The industry best practice guide includes seven safety recommendations developed by health and safety experts in Ontarios construction industry and endorsed by labour and management representatives.
  • Maintain good personal hygiene (construction or not): Everyone should avoid touching their faces with unwashed hands.

Husky Energy Suspends West White Rose Project

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Sunday, March 22, 2020
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) today announced that it will begin asystematic and orderly suspension of major construction activities related to the West White Rose Project.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) today announced that it will begin asystematic and orderly suspension of major construction activities related to the West White Rose Project.
  • We are taking the steps necessary to keep our people and our construction sites safe, said CEO Rob Peabody.
  • Husky is working cooperatively with its contractors to safely suspend all activities, and to demobilize and secure its construction sites.
  • Production from the White Rose field and its satellite extensions, located 350 kilometres off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is continuing withenhancedworkforcecontrol measures introduced to ensure the ongoing safe operations on the SeaRosefloating production, storage and offloading vessel.

Construction Businesses Can Talk to Attorneys Free Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction businesses of all types and sizes are struggling with the impact of coronavirus .Many contractors have questions about how to protect their businesses.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction businesses of all types and sizes are struggling with the impact of coronavirus .Many contractors have questions about how to protect their businesses.
  • Levelset is helping contractors get answers from lawyers for free, announcing today that many in its wide construction attorney network have volunteered their time and services to consult with contractors for free.
  • Attorneys Chris Ng (California), Robert Lovein (Texas), Andrea Goldman (Massachusetts), Jason Lambert (Florida), and others, including Levelset's staff attorneys,are offering free legal consultations to contractors with COVID-19 and recession questions.
  • Any contractor looking for free legal advice can reach out to these construction lawyers directly to schedule a free consultation.

ABC Names the 2020 Top Performers in U.S. Commercial and Industrial Construction

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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Washington, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2020 Top Performers lists, which recognize ABC member contractors achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours, with special designations identified.

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  • Washington, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2020 Top Performers lists, which recognize ABC member contractors achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours, with special designations identified.
  • Published as a supplement to Construction Executive magazine, the ABC Top Performers lists identify the Top 200 Performers, Top 120 General Contractors, Top 30 Electrical Contractors, Top 20 Plumbing/HVAC Contractors and Top 30 Specialty Contractors, all of which have earned the elite Accredited Quality Contractor credential, as well as the Top 75 Performers With Special Designations.
  • ABC Top Performers demonstrate the highest commitment to world-class safety, craftmanship, workforce development and community engagement in the merit shop construction industry, said Michael Bellaman, president and chief executive officer of ABC.
  • The Top Performers were ranked by size based on the number of hours worked in 2018, as reported in their 2019 STEP applications.