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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Baltimore city employee drowned inside a wastewater treatment plant in June 2019 when she fell through a grate walkway. “My Sadly, many falls in both industries can be reduced by simply following regulations. They are an important part of the overall protection plans,’’ Jimenez said. deaths for every 1,000 full-time workers.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. Make safety a priority.

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs. The new zoning plan focused on increasing residential options and enhancing the neighborhood’s mixed-use character. They acquired a ground lease on the site, which spans a 99-year term.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The plan would also include the passing of new, more stringent emissions legislation for buildings of more than 25,000 square feet and potentially ban inefficient “classic glass and steel skyscrapers.” Owners of existing buildings that do not comply with new regulations could face fines of $1 million or more.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

They provide height and lifting capacities for constrained sites while occupying only a minimal footprint. In Seattle in 2019, the contractor was not adequately trained in the dismantling procedure, which when combined with winds that should have led to a managerial decision to cease operations, resulted in the crane’s collapse.

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Raildiary – industry-oriented site reporting

Extranet Evolution

Raildiary has capitalised upon its domain experience and expertise to deliver tools specific to the needs of personnel working in a highly regulated and also intensely commercial market. Raildiary then raised £650k in funding (from the Rail Supply Growth Fund and Angelgroups) in May 2019.

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Construction Worker Shortage: How Will it Affect The Construction Industry?

UK Construction Blog

Imagine every construction site needs 100 workers, but they can only find 70. According to NPR , the number of people actively applying for construction jobs between 2019 and 2020 online fell by about 40%. Virtual Reality Experiences Imagine putting on a VR headset and stepping into a construction site without leaving your classroom.