Preparing for Extreme Weather on the Jobsite

How to safeguard lives, materials By Chris Schmidt Jobsite safety and turning out a quality project are, hands down, the top two priorities for construction superintendents. And managing this in the midst of extreme weather is no exception. From hurricanes and tornadoes, to flooding and heat indices in the triple digits, superintendents must consider Mother Nature’s fickle temperament on a daily basis. Construction Superintendent recently surveyed construction personnel in an informal poll about how best to prepare for and manage weather-related construction challenges this time of year. When asked about the common and no-so-common challenges of extreme weather, and how … Read more

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