Effective Punchlist Strategies

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By: Casey Curren The punchlist phase is not exactly everyone’s favorite part of a project. All the luster and shimmer of a new and exciting project is long gone. Most of the work is in place, and now it is down to finishing the small details. I recently worked on a high-rise residential project, which had 656 high-end units and amenities. Following is my experience on what has worked for me and what areas leave room for improvement. Start Planning for the End Earlier During the punchlist stage, as a superintendent it feels as if we are managing subcontractors who … Read more

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WernerCo Releases New Self-Retracting Fall Protection Lifelines

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WernerCo released an expanded portfolio of Self Retracting Lifelines, including the compact retractable Bantam6. The Bantam6 SRL family provides a unique solution meeting Class A Safety Standards in performance testing. These new SRLs extend and retract automatically during typical use so they won’t get in the way of the job—ensuring maximum productivity and safety at the same time. Its brake mechanism activates immediately in the event of a fall, reducing fall distance and impact to the body. The Bantam6 SRLs are compact and lightweight at less than 2.5 pounds, making it easy to transport to and from the jobsite. Available … Read more

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Sundt Crew Digs Up Solution that Keeps Project Moving

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Sometimes the most challenging part of construction work happens underground. A Sundt team ran into just such an issue on a project for Southwestern College and quickly developed a way to climb out of the hole. While starting utility relocations for a 25,000-square-foot science building on the National City, California campus, they ran across two old storage tanks located 8-10 feet below grade. While both were empty, local, state and federal jurisdictions and authorities had to give the clearance before work could proceed. Since this isn’t the first building to be put up on the site – there have been … Read more

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A Chat with Don DeNardo, Executive VP and Director of Field Operations for Lendlease

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Change, challenges and the ideal construction project by Chris Maday Schmidt A construction industry veteran with 44 years of experience, Don DeNardo has worked with Lendlease since 1989, most recently as executive vice president, director of field operations. Prior to this, he worked as a superintendent for over four decades in New York City. Join Construction Superintendent as DeNardo shares his insights from working as a superintendent, to overseeing field operations. (Q) What is the biggest change you’ve encountered in the past four decades as far as workforce—e.g., job preparedness, education/training, etc.? The biggest change I have encountered in my … Read more

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Bosch Laser Levels Deliver VisiMax Technology for Best Visibility

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When the job requires a laser level, the more visibility the product provides the better. Bosch’s next generation of laser levels, the GLL 55 and GLL 100 G Self-Leveling Cross-Line Lasers, project vertical, horizontal and cross lines, independently or together, to deliver maximum versatility for any application. Bosch GLL 55 and GLL 100 G Self-Leveling Cross-Line Lasers feature exclusive VisiMax technology, which delivers maximum beam brightness in varied jobsite conditions. The Bosch GLL 55 delivers a standard red beam, while the Bosch GLL 100 G offers a green-beam laser line, which is up to four times brighter in standard working … Read more

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