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HSA launches inspection campaign to address dangers of working at height

Plant & Civil Engineer

Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a nationwide inspection campaign focused on the dangers associated with working at height on construction sites. In the ten-year period 2014 – 2023, there were 93 fatalities in the construction industry and falls from height accounted for 60% of these.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

There have been several accidents with fatal consequences in the last ten years: In 2014, a construction worker was hospitalised after a crane jib collapsed. Building on the general duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees at work under the Health and Safety at Work etc.

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Top Trends in London’s Painter and Decorator Industry

CCR Magazine

What challenges has the construction industry faced recently? The late 2000s saw economic fluctuation resulting in a decrease of demand within the construction industry. However, 2014 saw substantial improvement, generating continued growth until mid-2015. Is there hope for growth in the construction industry?

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

In 2012, The Center for Health Design established eight evidence-based design goals that support how the performance of flooring materials can have an actionable impact on multiple health-related outcomes. 9 Managing the acoustic needs of spaces is deeply important. Floors must: Be chemical- and stain-resistant.

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CBCA Offers Potential Insight Into How Board Will Handle Claims Related to COVID-19

Constructlaw

This article was originally published in Government Construction (Volume 5, Issue 2 – Summer 2020), an ABA Division 13 Quarterly Newsletter. 2 The contract included all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services. 2 The contract included all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services.

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A Practical Guide to Construction Accounting Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. No stranger to disruption, the construction industry is experiencing higher levels of digitization than ever before. That includes accounting.

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The Best Hard Hat for Electricians

Work Gearz

Electricians regularly face risks on the job and personal protective equipment is a priority for their well-being. This essential piece of protective gear can help professionals avoid head wounds or falling debris at construction sites. Constructed from ABS material — Strong, yet ultra-light for seemingly weightless protection.