Safety
- March 23, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, Safety
Every construction company should invest in builders risk insurance, or construction insurance. This protects buildings under construction as well as other unfortunate events. Although this insurance can help save your projects, it can become tricky or misunderstood, which is why it is important to thoroughly go through this insurance and make it a part of…
- February 9, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Severe Weather
Severe weather can quickly damage a construction site and add time and money to pre existing projects. Especially in Texas when we are facing freezing temperatures one day and tropical storms the next. Knowing how to effectively manage and prepare your construction site for weather changes is crucial for protecting construction sites and equipment. Here…
- October 13, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, Safety, technology
With today’s technology, artificial intelligence is everywhere, even in construction. This new technology can easily mimic human intelligence and reduce labor. It can also monitor workers safety making a big impact in the construction industry. Mimic Machinery Artificial intelligence uses pattern recognition and different algorithms to mimic certain machinery. It collects all the data…
- September 17, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, COVID-19, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Safety, technology
In the past few years, the supply and demand of construction materials has significantly increased. With the pandemic, most suppliers have changed their ways of providing products as well as the way products are received. Due to the pandemic and other circumstances, many factories and businesses closed up or even shut down. This caused…
- August 26, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Severe Weather, technology, Uncategorized
Many construction companies are battling the summer heat, but the difference now compared to previous years is the unusually high temperatures in areas that have been previously cooler than reported this year. The Pacific Northwest experienced temperatures skyrocket and break multiple records. The thermometer soared to 115 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland and 108 degrees Fahrenheit…
- August 12, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, General Construction, Safety, technology, Uncategorized
Hard hats are a common PPE that construction workers have been wearing for years. Anyone entering a job site must wear one as a safety measure, but the past couple of years have introduced an upgraded version. Safety helmets are a hard hat 2.0 because they offer increased protection. The question becomes: will safety helmets…
- June 10, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Communication, Construction, Engineering, Projects, Safety, technology
Construction is a unique industry. There are many factors that can change the course of a project, its budget, and its completion. And if you’re unsure of the amount of labor needed, or have to change the number due to unexpected problems, you’re not going to have the flexibility needed to adjust in an instant. …
- May 27, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Commercial Building, Construction, Construction News, General Construction, Projects, Safety, Severe Weather
Property damage within construction sites caused by severe weather events can result in costly damages and project extensions. Although weather is not fully predictable, because hurricane season is near, practiced contingency plans can proactively protect the site and the project’s timeline. Wind Hazards Wind damage to construction sites could result in failed masonry walls, framework,…
- April 8, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, House Renovation, Projects, Safety, Upgrades
Customers are looking for solutions, and the last thing a client wants to hear is “No”. In the long run, this does not impart much confidence nor credibility. Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. has been finding innovative ways to say “Yes!” to our clients, satisfying their needs consistently since 1984. Jerdon holds over 27 years of professional…
- March 25, 2021
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Construction, Construction News, Green Building, Projects, Safety, technology
HeidelbergCement partners with Swansea University researchers in installing and operating a green hydrogen test unit at their construction site in the United Kingdom. The collaboration between the two is a prime example of companies within the construction industry turning to greener alternatives to help reduce emissions. The project’s goal is to find ways to maintain…