They have a reputation for being a bit dogmatic, but if you embrace this quality, loss control engineers from the insurance company can be great resources. And why should they compromise when it comes to employee safety.
Safety involves p...
Redundant systems involve anticipating future issues with your building. Do you have mission critical electricity needs, for instance, a hospital? Design a generator into the site.
What issues are raised with generators? Now you must consider a ...
Workplace-based retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) plans, play a crucial role in ensuring retirement income security for U.S. workers. These plans have risen in prominence, as traditional pension plans now cover a shrinking number of workers, a...
Safety consultant Robert Tuman has inspected more than 1,000 completed buildings (as well as buildings under construction) during his 30-year career. In a recent article for Property/Casualty360.com, he shared these horror stories of design errors t...
Consider sending in submittals which
are slightly different than the plans require. Today's energy requirements
limit wattage for lights in new buildings, for example.
A fixture or a bulb can cause the energy plan to go over budget. Is the
imp...