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.
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 employer is actively recruiting.
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 ...
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 …
Near Miss Examples in the Workplace - Construction Business …
WEBNov 2, 2011 — Here are some examples of near misses in the workplace: An employee trips over an extension cord that lies across the floor but avoids a fall by grabbing the corner of a desk. An outward-opening door nearly hits a worker who jumps back just in time to avoid a mishap. Instead of using a ladder, an employee puts a box on top of a drum, loses ...
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 ...
13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch
WEBDec 9, 2020 — 1. Building Information Modeling. Building information modeling (BIM) has become the most commonly used technology in the construction industry. Seventy-three percent of United States contractors surveyed by Dodge Data & Analytics report utilizing BIM, with 79% of those using it on more than 30% of their projects.
How to Read Your Financials - Costs in excess of billings
WEBNov 2, 2011 — Working capital is defined as the total of "current assets" comprised of your cash, receivables, retainages, costs in excess of billings, work-in-progress, inventories and prepaid expenses minus your current liabilities. Your current liabilities are comprised of your lines of credit, principle payments of debt due within twelve months, accounts ...
6 Ways to Demonstrate a Commitment to Safety
WEBApr 25, 2022 — An extra set of eyes on new employees can also ensure proper education to prevent accidents before they happen. On-the-ground mentors act as a safety resource especially for the younger generation of trade professionals to minimize risk and increase efficiency. 6. Never Stop Learning.
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
WEBOct 21, 2019 — One of the most discussed and misunderstood arenas of the construction industry is the disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) program. For those who already participate in the program or wish to own and operate a certified DBE, it is critical to know the history and rules of the system. Conceived in …