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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. The methods we use also guide design and implementation of machine guarding to prevent amputations when equipment is in production.

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Top Three Ways to Make Your Next Warehouse Project More Marketable

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 13:25. January 31, 2019. Even minor flooring cracks and curls damage forklifts and retrieval equipment, resulting in higher maintenance costs and downtime. . Additionally, since DUCTILCRETE® systems have far fewer joints, tenants have greater flexibility in racking and equipment layouts. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Building a Better Future – How the Construction Industry Can Attract the Best Talent

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Partnering with educators to ensure they are equipped with impactful messaging can significantly improve future intakes for the construction industry. The growth of construction technology has skyrocketed , with venture capital (VC) activity reaching several billion dollars and outpacing the overall VC funding industry 15-fold in 2019.

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Protecting bridges in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:23. May 30, 2019. 1 In addition, the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development looked into bridges in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, and reported that approximately 24% of bridges in coastal regions suffer from steel bar corrosion and corrosion-induced cracking. Phillip.fry@gc…. million sq.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BD+C

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change. However, the average U.S.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

Constructlaw

This convergence of the IIJA’s ambitious objectives with the inherent advantages of P3s presents an extraordinary opportunity to revitalize our water systems, creating infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and capable of meeting future challenges. USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1

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40+ APAC Construction Industry Statistics You Need to Know

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition to helping you benchmark your performance against your peers, equipping yourself with the latest industry stats can help shape your overall strategy. . There’s also plenty of good news: infrastructure investments are pouring in, sustainability continues to be a focus, and digital technologies are helping firms be more efficient.