OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.
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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips
Safety Services Company
MAY 9, 2024
In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. As contractors, we need to ensure the health and safety of our workers from all hazards, including what OSHA calls the “fatal four.” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bur
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6 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q1 2024
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Tricky Hydronic Install? Press Systems Can Make it Possible
Contractor Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
But watch out! Techs need to anticipate trickery from the press process.
How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts
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Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.
Successful contractors don’t fight change. They embrace it.
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
Know when it’s time to look beyond a “that’s how things have always been done” mentality, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.
Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Measure, With Hike for Airport Grants
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
The bill includes $19.7-billion for Airport Improvement Grants.
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Pardon Our Dust - Under Construction
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Semi-Autonomous Trucks Help Florida Contractor Stay Ahead
ENR Construction
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Finding enough qualified workers to meet the current construction demand is a real challenge in many hot markets of the U.S. right now.
Unlock Verizon’s leap into the future: powering smart factories with private cellular networks
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As a leader in the industrial production revolution thanks to its innovative 5G networks and business alliances, Verizon’s private cellular technology can deliver seamless connectivity between machines, sensors, and decision-makers, enabling smart manufacturing through unmatched data speeds, low latency, and robust security. This provides benefits such as predictive maintenance… Source The post Unlock Verizon’s leap into the future: powering smart factories with private cellular
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.
Judge: Lane Owes $79M to I-4 Ultimate Partners Skanska, Granite
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
A federal judge in Florida found Skanska acted in its joint venture partners' best interest, and that Lane owes its partners about $80 million for its unpaid share of capital calls.
Dodge Momentum Index Increases 6% in April
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.1% in April to 173.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 164.0. Over the month, commercial planning improved 12.6% and institutional planning dropped 6.3%. A flood of data center projects entered planning in April, causing robust growth in the commercial segment of the DMI, while traditional office and hotel projects continued to face slower momentum.
Road Project to Improve Access to Peru's Machu Picchu Site
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
When completed in 2025, the new paved road will reach a hydroelectric plant just a few miles from the Machu Picchu sanctuary. Travelers can either continue on foot or by train to the town Aguas Calientes near the historic site.
Choosing the Right Color Scheme for Your School
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Incorporating School Spirit: Exploring color options that align with the school’s branding and spirit to foster a sense of pride and unity among students and staff. Incorporating school spirit through color options that align with the school’s branding and spirit is a powerful way to foster a sense of pride and unity among students and staff.
Manage Rising Material Costs: Strategies for Construction Leaders
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Design, Legal and Accounting all Fight a War on Billable Hours After the Advent of AI
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
Generative AI conceptual design tools can create images such as these (made by ENR using Adobe’s Firefly Image 3 tool for demonstration purposes), working from text prompts as broad as “construction,” “cities” and “future.
Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Measure, with Hike for Airport Grants
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
The bill includes $19.7-billion for Airport Improvement Grants.
Construction Economics for May 13, 2024
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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Achieving Full ‘Living’ Status
ENR Construction
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The 58,000-sq-ft PAE Living Building in Portland, Ore., is the first privately developed speculative office building fully certified under the rigorous Living Building Challenge of the International Living Future Institute, and one of only 35 fully certified Living Buildings in the world.
Brasfield & Gorrie Drone Fleet Sends Data Directly to ArcGIS
ENR Construction
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Contractor Brasfield & Gorrie is working to update its site maps to avoid utility strikes and other incidents by integrating drone flight data directly into their GIS maps using Esri’s Site Scan for ArcGIS Pro.
ENR’s Coverage of the 1907 Collapse of the Quebec Bridge
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
Charles Whiting Baker, chief editor of Engineering News, was vacationing in Vermont in August 1907 when word reached him that the Quebec Bridge, under construction near Quebec City across the border in Canada, had collapsed.
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