In the construction industry, maintaining a project’s schedule and safety of operations are some of the main concerns for project leaders. During severe weather season, typically spring and summer for the United States, heavy winds and rain, lightning, high temperatures, and flooding can be disastrous for scheduling and safety. There can be especially harsh impacts during the Atlantic hurricane season. Here are some tips and best practices from leaders in the industry for maintaining safe, timely operations regardless of the weather.
After several serious near misses in recent years, Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, saw the need for a weather forecasting service adapted to the processes in their construction projects. Skanska’s main priorities for this service were that it:
Another aspect that should be prioritized is having local weather expertise available, which can often be overlooked in projects—leading to delays and incidents. This is especially true when project managers, who may not be local, are unfamiliar with the region’s weather. The local weather expert should be available every day, around the clock, to provide guidance on how to safely and effectively complete operations. Contractors should also consider partnering with a weather provider to receive live lightning monitoring, daily video briefings, and detailed, long lead-time reports on all storm developments that may have impacted operations.
Ultimately, when planning a construction project, it is critical to receive trusted, detailed weather forecasts that are customized to the project’s timeline, location and specific needs. Having meteorologists available for consultation takes the guessing out of decision making—keeping a project safe while also prioritizing time.
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