Case - August 3, 2021
Here are some tips and best practices from Skanska, a leader in the construction industry, and StormGeo 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.
Originally published by Construction Executive.