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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With yet another tower crane collapse (this time on a retirement living project in Kent – thankfully no one was injured), we must ask ourselves “is the current crane safety regime in the UK adequate?” ” Sadly, crane-related incidents in the UK aren’t rare enough. The responsibility to address competency is two-fold.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Lower project related cost growth.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

At $242 million, the project is one of the largest investments of new operations by an overseas company in Wisconsin history. Another Wisconsin project was announced two months later when sausage company, Johnsonville, announced plans to expand its global corporate headquarters in Sheboygan Falls, WI. ConAgra Brands.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. advanced manufacturing. MANUFACTURING SUCCESS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

From the May/June 2014 issue. In order to manage effective food processing, food processors must consider facilities that will be up to par with their business. Moving products from Indiana is both expedient and cost-effective. By Julianne Feaver. This, however, does not take away its importance. Indiana Lt.