"Barricades and fencing on construction projects keep the public out, and prevent the construction project extending outside the site boundary." The quality, level and type of fencing and security on a construction project are dictated by numerous factors, including the client’s requirements, the location of the construction project, existing security and fencing around the project and the level of security risk, as well as the likelihood of a member of the public having unrestricted access to the project. In addition, local councils often have bylaws which stipulate the type of fencing or hoardings. These barriers may be simple fences, through to solid barriers of timber, tin, steel or even concrete. Why barricades and fencing are important on construction projectsMany construction projects are constructed in operational facilities, close to neighboring properties or in busy public places. It’s necessary to erect barriers which may be needed to:
"Good barricades are essential on most construction projects." Basic rules for construction barricades and fencingWhen erecting hoardings and barricades it’s important to ensure that:
Sometimes it’s necessary for hoardings, or temporary roof structures, to be built over public walkways and other areas. Again these must be properly designed, and in particular so that they can withstand any falling objects and the loads of workmen and materials that may be required to work from these structures. Special care should be taken so that they are not overloaded and so that they can cope with severe weather events, such as; winds, heavy rain and snow. "Proper protections must be installed to protect the public from the construction works." In some cases hoardings may be used for advertising, either for the project, the facility, or it certain cases the space could be sold for commercial advertising which could raise extra funds. These advertisements should all be done professionally, so that they are tasteful and do not detract from the project, the contractor, or from the existing facility. Hoardings and barricades should be regularly checked to ensure that they are still secure, haven’t been damaged, they are of a good standard and that construction materials haven’t been stacked against them which could cause them to become unstable and fall over. Particularly after storms the hoardings should be checked to ensure they are safe and undamaged. "Poor fencing around construction projects creates a bad image (like the contractor does not care) and it means that the public (especially children) could enter the project and get hurt." Good fencing and barricades are important on construction projectsHoardings and barricades play an important part in keeping people out of the construction working areas and to protect structures and the public. Tatty, poorly constructed barricades are not only unsafe, but they convey a poor image of both the project and the contractor. Unfortunately sometimes contractors spend little time, energy and money on what is an important aspect of every construction project. Before starting your next construction project ask these questions This article was first published on the ClockShark website. Please share this post "For more practical tips and insights get these books." To read more about the author’s books and find out where you can purchase them visit the pages on this website by clicking the links below:
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4/1/2021 01:27:18 pm
I totally agree when you shared that construction barriers can help people from the public to enter the site which can be dangerous to them. It is very important to implement such fences in order to prevent any accidents that can cause fatality. I would like to think if a company is working on a construction project, it should consider getting barriers from a reliable supplier.
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30/3/2021 03:15:03 am
Thanks for the info about construction barricades. I am planning a construction project. I'll consider using a concrete barrier.
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9/4/2021 05:08:44 pm
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23/8/2023 06:21:16 am
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