Understand Your Trailer GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
WEBNov 2, 2011 · While the GVWR is rated at 14,600 pounds, the GAWR or Gross Axle Weight Rating is still only 12,000 pounds and you cannot exceed that capacity rating. In this case, you still have to include the 2,600-pound trailer weight. That weight must be transferred to the tow vehicle, but that transfer is also limited by the hitch capacity.
20 Female Leaders in Construction You Need to Know
WEBNov 11, 2019 · This industry is changing. For some, that truth is hard to stomach. But others are leaning in, no holds barred. The construction leaders of tomorrow are welcoming tech adoption, alternative methods for project delivery, and other changes with open arms. They’re also looking to a labor force that has historically been underrepresented as a way to alleviate the ongoing skills shortage.
Construction Jobsite Safety: Handling Construction Materials
WEBNov 2, 2011 · The ability to handle construction material safely is vital to the proper functioning of any construction jobsite. The planning and mobilization of raw material and equipment is an important aspect of completing the job on time. Just think about it-in the early stages of jobsite development, there are heavy equipment operators doing …
Understanding General Liability Insurance for Contractors
WEBDec 20, 2011 · The CGL policy provides coverage for liability arising from bodily injury, personal injury or damage to property of third parties. Some insurers have developed their own policy forms, but most subscribe to the standard ISO (Insurance Service Office) form. The most recent ISO edition for contractors is the CG 0001 1207.
The Contractor’s Guide to QuickBooks - Construction Business …
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · QuickBooks is a valid choice for its reasonable cost, ability to manage job costs, manage subcontractors and more. Not only does QuickBooks hold 80% of market share for accounting tools, almost 12% of QuickBooks customers are in the construction industry. This is the third-largest segment of QuickBooks …
A Contractor's Guide to OCIPs - Construction Business Owner …
WEBMay 24, 2012 · Mike Hastings is a national project risk practice leader within Marsh’s U.S. Construction Practice. Over the past 17 years, he has taken a lead role in developing and implementing Marsh’s consultative approach to construction project risk management, including risk identification, financial modeling, loss control and mitigation, insurance program design, and consulting services for company ...
A Guide to Managing the Risks of Working at Height
WEBSep 29, 2020 · Warning line systems 29 CFR 1926.502(f)—A barrier erected on a roof to warn employees they are approaching an unprotected side or edge, designating an area in which work may take place without the use of guardrail, body belt or safety net to protect employees in the area. Controlled access zone 29 CFR 1926.502(g)—When used to control access to areas where leading edge and other operations ...
Construction Industry News - Construction Business Owner
WEBWASHINGTON (Oct. 1, 2024) — The construction industry had 370,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an ...
Protect Your Jobsite with OSHA's Focus Four Hazards
WEBApr 12, 2021 · These are a few reasons construction fatalities hit a 12-year high in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet more than half of all fatal injuries were related to just four hazards: falls, electrocutions, being struck by and getting caught in — or between — objects. You may recognize these as the Occupational Safety and ...
Doosan Construction Equipment Rebrands as DEVELON
WEBSUWANEE, Ga. (Jan. 18, 2023) — The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions that exceed expectations, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the infrastructure industry.