Planning is Paramount: Crane Utilization on Vertical Construction Projects

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By Robert Pavelka When it comes to managing and mitigating risks on construction jobsites, few activities require a greater level of awareness or more extensive preplanning than the deployment of cranes. Whether it is a fixed tower crane that is brought in and assembled on the construction site for use throughout the project, or a mobile crane such as a crawler, hydraulic or vehicle-mounted variety, cranes have long been an essential tool for builders to effectively and efficiently erect their vertical construction projects. But the consequences of inadequate planning and errors in execution can be dire. According to the U.S. … Read more

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KNIPEX Tools Offers New ANSI-Compliant System, Insulated Tools for Tethered Program

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KNIPEX Tools offers a new ANSI-compliant tethering system and 1,000V insulated tools for its tethered tools and attachments line. The additions include one ANSI-rated lanyard, two adapter straps and seven 1,000V insulated tools. The KNIPEX tethering system includes a captive eye to keep the ANSI-compliant lanyard (38 inches in length) secured to the carabiner, as well as a self-locking gate to prevent any unintentional opening. The ANSI-compliant adapter straps (13 inches in length) offer multiple ways to attach to personnel including from a belt, wrist or harness. The tethered tool system provides effective protection against accidents and damage caused by … Read more

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New App Forecasts Crew Location Conflicts, Trade Stacking

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Crew location conflicts and trade stacking may be a thing of the past if onthejob.site gets its way. The new construction planning tool connects foremen and other workers on the jobsite via an easy-to-use web application designed to share and analyze planned crew work locations. “Scheduling is far from perfect and things can fall through the cracks – especially on larger jobsites. Our approach is to have a simple-to-use web application, which asks foremen where their crews are planning to work and when. Once we have that data, the application runs comparisons between crews to see if there are any … Read more

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Sustainable Waterfront Pavilion Completes in Mexico

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In a display of modern luxury, the Valle San Nicolás Clubhouse, situated two hours away from Mexico City, makes use of sustainably sourced wood to complete its Mexican lakeside vision. Located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo, the clubhouse has been designed to celebrate its surroundings with a 360-degree vista of the adjacent lake and neighboring mountains. The 385-hectare development features a circular floor plan, which draws attention to the scenery, with the open layout allowing the sun to flood through the structure from dawn until dusk. The site consists of an 800-meter waterski lake and the showpiece clubhouse … Read more

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Transport, Installation of Saudi Arabia Red Sea Project Assigned to Mammoet

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During a recent signing ceremony in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind a regenerative tourism project, and Mammoet, have signed the contract for Sheybarah Island Resort, a key part of the Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia. Sheybarah hotel is a 73-key hyper-luxury resort on Sheybarah island, located in the south east of the archipelago on the Red Sea. The island is home to a highly diverse environment with mangroves, white sand dune beaches and some of the most beautiful and pristine coral reefs in the world hosting many species of fish and other marine … Read more

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