Paradox Hotel in Downtown Vancouver
Raising the Roof Without Lowering Productivity The Situation: The Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver needed a way to hoist all the pieces of the steel canopy at its podium up as high as seventy feet above street level. The crane had to stay in place for several months and operate within a narrow space between […]
How Overhead Crane Safety Can Prevent Accidents
Amid recent news of a terrifying double crane collapse on August 3, which crushed multiple homes and shops in Holland, the importance of overhead crane safety continues to show that it cannot be stressed enough. Cranes and hoists are necessary in many construction applications, such as the building of the bridge in Holland where this […]
Strategies for Managing Construction Risk
A certain amount of risk is unavoidable. Whatever your business venture, some risk will remain. Construction projects are no exception to this reality. However, it is important to focus on managing construction risk through proper preparation and a thorough review of contract documents at the beginning of a project. Allocating the responsibility for risk to the parties […]
Operating Tower Cranes in Extreme Weather
Truthfully, operating a tower crane can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. Anyone who has worked in the construction industry can tell you that the weather doesn’t always cooperate. This makes it important to know about operating tower cranes in extreme weather. Weather delays can easily double the amount of time it takes […]
Tips For Crane Safety
To operate a crane safely and efficiently, the operator must not only be skilled, they must also exercise extreme care and good judgment, show alertness and concentration, and strictly adhere to proven safety rules and practices as outlined in applicable and current ANSI and OSHA safety standards. Every crane operator, including those involved in slinging […]
Safety During High-Rise Construction
The intricate requirements in high-rise construction work demand specific solutions and in-depth expertise far beyond simple paperwork. There are many causes for injuries in high-rise construction work and most of them are related to individual falls and the mishandling of goods. High-Rise Construction Risk Assessment Work accidents related to safety often include: ladders, falling waste, […]
The True Cost of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
Profits and Pressures in Construction Profit margins in the construction industry are generally small (about three to four percent) and the competition is fierce between rival companies trying to win business. Often, contractors will undercut contracts in order to win bids. The result is enormous pressure to get the job done on time and under […]
Insurance for Construction Companies and How to Keep Costs Down
Insurance premiums are a complex business for construction companies, who face more costs and risk than many other industries. Adding to the difficulty is that insurance policies renew every year, leaving many business owners scrambling to protect their business’ interests and their bottom line. However, there are a few ways to make the obtaining insurance […]
How to Communicate Safety Standards Throughout Your Company
Buying Into the Safety Culture One of the best ways to prevent job site injuries is to get your employees and managers to buy into the safety culture. This can be done when you make it a priority to clearly communicate safety standards on a consistent basis. In reality, many employees often turn a blind […]
Enhanced Safety with Wireless Crane Control Systems
The Popularity of Wireless Systems Operating cranes, especially on construction sites, has always come with considerable challenges, both in terms of safety and affordability. It used to be that crane operations were carried out, either by a cab-mounted operator, controlled by hand signals of a floor walker, or by push-button pendants connected to the crane […]
