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Surprise site safety visits drop to record low

Construction Enquirer

The number of surprise construction site safety visits has fallen to a record low. A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections.

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Emory University Student Center wins the top award in 2020 Building Team Awards

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Emory Student Center, the highest honoree in this year’s Building Team Awards, was the product of a nearly five-year collaboration involving Atlanta’s Emory University, Duda|Paine Architects, Holder Construction, and the campus community.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. For women in construction, this IIJA is an excellent opportunity to make construction jobs more inclusive around the nation. .

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LIUNA Urges House to Oppose Committee-Passed, Piecemeal Immigration Bills

Construction Business Owner

July 19, 2013) -- Just a week after rallying with more than a thousand comprehensive immigration reform supporters outside the Capitol building, the Laborers'' International Union of North America is reaching out directly to Members of the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. House of Representatives.'

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PlantWorx 2013 taster

Digger Blog

” One of the biggest drivers of product development in construction machinery in recent years has been engine emissions legislation. Across the European Union Stage IIIB emissions regulations are soon to take effect for engines above 37kW. Plus you can pick up your FREE copy of The Construction Index magazine (PlantWorx special).

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. in Q1) and 2.5%

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

These are known as interpretations, and 2013 saw several interesting interpretations, mostly on the new elements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) such as: combustible dust, labeling small containers, safety data sheets (SDS), and hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC). December 27, 2013. September 3, 2013.

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