OSHA proposes change to walkaround rule
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
The proposal would allow union officials or other employee advocates to join in jobsite safety inspections.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
The proposal would allow union officials or other employee advocates to join in jobsite safety inspections.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 28, 2023
More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. The site already has planning approval for a distinctive 73-storey flat-top office block, nicknamed the Trellis because of its expressed cross bracing.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 31, 2023
ALUM BANK, Pennsylvania — Rocks Village Bridge recently marked the 10-year anniversary of its six-span Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) vehicle deck. Creative Composites Group’s (CCG) FRP composite deck was installed in 2013 as part of a $14 million renovation project managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The 140-year-old steel truss structure connects West Newbury, Merrimac and Haverhill residents as well as several Southern New Hampshire towns, making it one of Massac
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 30, 2023
Contractors Report Increased Confidence in Q3 2023 ldeakins Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:13 Contractor confidence is increasing amid an uptick in new building projects stemming from steady demand paired with rising home equity wealth The results from the Q3 2023 Farnsworth Quarterly Contractor Index reveal rebounding confidence among residential pros compared with the second quarter.
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Build LLC Blog
AUGUST 11, 2023
BUILD expresses its gratitude for Council Bill 120587 The post Thank You, Seattle City Council appeared first on BUILD Blog.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2023
In many industries, job openings and worker quit rates dropped last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For construction, the labor pool is still too shallow.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2023
Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
Employees and managers regularly used a derogatory term when referring to Black workers, the suit claims.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule, the agency said Wednesday.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
AECOM, HOK and Jacobs are also involved in the $1.5 billion effort to modernize the 50-year-old international passenger hub, just one of many upgrades happening at the Seattle airport.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2023
The pledge will support all three of the tech giant’s facilities in the state in Columbus, Lancaster and New Albany.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
Making the switch from diesel brings lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as federal and state tax incentives, according to an industry expert.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
Don Haase will lead the 330-employee division and fills the vacancy left by Wendy Cohen, who is now the company's CEO.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
Big construction disagreements arise when there’s not just one error or issue, but a combination of things that went wrong, attorneys say.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
Limberlost Place includes three, three-story mass timber columns, which the contractor claims are among the largest in North America.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
A recent Cemex decision is meant to dissuade employers from choosing to “abuse” NLRB’s election procedure, the board chairman said.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
Maria Lehman says the infusion of federal funding will help address long-neglected upkeep across the country, but states and the private sector must also pitch in.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2023
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2023
The success of construction projects depends on qualified field leaders, but there is a growing shortage.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 25, 2023
This summer’s extreme temperatures are having an impact on more than just worker safety, readers told Construction Dive.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 25, 2023
Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge in Seattle and the Route I‐678 span over Flushing Bay Promenade in New York City were newly downgraded, but the American Road and Transportation Builders Association said states are still not making full use of federal funding.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2023
The economic slowdown of 2023 is starting to materialize and affect budgets. But not in construction technology. Keep reading to find out what's driving increased tech spending into 2024.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
As the industry ramps up outreach, the number of computer and data science majors applying to construction jobs have doubled, according to a new report.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
The rocket pad project, which will play a role in the agency's mission to put people back on the moon, has faced delays and cost overruns.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
The $4 million project at Fisk University will help house students while a new residence hall is under construction.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
Beyond better collaboration and time savings on projects, gains show up in builders’ bottom lines, writes a Rochester, New York, construction executive.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2023
The firm’s director of sustainable construction detailed why plentiful, recycled glass benefited the project’s foundation and how environmentally conscious construction makes economic sense.
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