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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling. Employers must determine the walking/working surface has the needed strength and structural integrity before employees can work on it.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 Service Pack 1 Available

Revit OpEd

Revit 2013 Service Pack 1 Available. Update Release 1 is now available for Revit 2013 products. Just a reminder - with the introduction of Autodesk Revit 2013, make sure you are installing the correct update for your product! Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 UR1. Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 UR1.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

Efficient projects don’t have to be dramatically more expensive; the payback on many projects for energy-efficient systems and renewable energy is often years, not decades. High-performance envelope systems, glazing, lighting and HVAC technology can also reduce energy loads. Yet, there’s also an understanding that it’s not good enough.

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#3 Scaffolds: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). For example single-point and two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds need both a personal fall arrest system and a guardrail. Determine if a scaffold made of parts from different manufacturers will be structurally sound.

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#3 Scaffolds: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). For example single-point and two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds need both a personal fall arrest system and a guardrail. Determine if a scaffold made of parts from different manufacturers will be structurally sound.

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#5 Electrical, Wiring: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

The non-descript General Industry regulation 1910.305 which governs wiring methods, components and equipment for general use was responsible for 3,452 violations in 2013, making it the regulation that is the fifth most likely to trip up employers for citations in the United States. Wiring methods. Experimental or developmental work.