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Green light for Canary Wharf science tower

Construction Enquirer

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. “With planning consent secured, we are looking forward to continuing the extraordinary progress we are making with the Canary Wharf Group.” Enabling works on the 3.3

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. Everything was designed and engineered using BIM, then fabricated and lifted into place.

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. Everything was designed and engineered using BIM, then fabricated and lifted into place.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. piece fell off the fixture because it wasn’t secured A rigger who pulled a stabilizing pin and an I beam slid off onto his foot A journeyman millwright who was under a 7500 lb. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. piece fell off the fixture because it wasn’t secured A rigger who pulled a stabilizing pin and an I beam slid off onto his foot A journeyman millwright who was under a 7500 lb. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Raising the bar: The use of cable railings in industrial settings

Construction Specifier

However, this notion is rapidly changing as more and more people understand the importance of ambiance and environment for promoting employee wellbeing. By Ryan Shure Industrial buildings traditionally have gotten the reputation of being cold, utilitarian structures.