Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

At the University of California, Merced, animal accidents required the facility staff to replace the carpet in about 15 percent of rooms yearly. This has proven to be a more sustainable solution, as the team can now easily and effectively clean animal accidents without replacing the flooring.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These highways are designed to optimize traffic flow, reduce accidents, and improve fuel efficiency. Smart Highways and Digital Infrastructure Canada is also investing in smart highways, incorporating IoT technologies to enhance traffic management and safety smart infrastructure projects.

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ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2025

The recent triple fatality at a Bechtel LNG construction project in Port Arthur, Texas, prompted heartfelt comments from firm President and Chief Operating Officer Craig Albert.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 23, 2025

Industrial growth like this doesn’t happen by accident. The addition of Linde’s advanced ASU alongside Blue Point Number One and Hyundai’s nearly $6 billion steel mill signals growing momentum for the 17,000-acre site, reinforcing Louisiana’s position as a hub for next-generation energy and manufacturing investments.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

A day after the accident the family told a local television reporter that they were eager to learn the identify of a good Samaritan, an employee of Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, who had stopped, removed a fire extinguisher from his van, and put out the fire burning on Deigo and Dominic.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 5, 2025

A moment of distraction or haste can result in serious accidents. The conditions of the stairs can greatly affect safety in these instances; if the steps are worn, uneven, or poorly lit, the risk of slipping or tripping increases.

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Michigan Renovating Materials Products 52

Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2025

It replaces the aging original Harbor Bridge that had higher-than-average motorist accident rates, and represents the longest concrete segmental cable-stayed span in North America, according to the project website. The long-awaited, $1.3 billion Harbor Bridge opened Saturday in Corpus Christi, Texas, per a news release from the city.

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Texas DOT Infrastructure Safety 64

Safety Services Company

APRIL 8, 2025

Reduce Workplace Injuries Well-informed and well-trained team members mean fewer accidents on the job. It reduces risks while empowering your team to make smarter, safer decisions every day. Here are some of the key benefits of investing in safety training: 1.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Contract for Soo Lock Final Phase Goes to Kokosing Alberici Traylor $95.2M

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ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

The accident killed Dylan Kemp, 27, and injured an unidentified worker after steel trusses fell on them at a high school gymnasium project in Potterville, Mich.

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Michigan Accidents Site Construction 49

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Long-Term Benefits of ISN® Certification Benefit Details Sustained Business Growth Competitive Edge: Attracts high-profile hiring clients; Access to larger contracts Enhanced Safety Culture Continuous Improvement: Ongoing focus on safety standards; Lower risk of accidents Long-Term Client Relationships Trust Building: Establishes reliability with hiring (..)

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ENR Construction

JULY 9, 2025

The accident is still under investigation so we aren’t able to add any information,” said Justin Peyerk, president of Dan’s Excavating. It was a horrible, horrible accident,” he said. The bucket was resting on the ground. The operator of the excavator didn’t see the employee and moved the bucket and struck the victim.”

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Michigan Roads Accidents News 49

Work Gearz

JANUARY 11, 2025

  While other work boots may offer a comparable level of comfort, they lack the crucial stability, security, and protection from all risks and accidents.   Additionally, they have a ton of built-in support to guarantee that any weak points in the foot, like the ankle or arches , are kept safe and well-supported. 

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Safety Materials Environment US 52

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Here are the tech tools contractors say they are using to work smarter, more accurately and faster with fewer accidents and injuries.

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Accidents Products Injury Contractors 201

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 16, 2024

Six construction workers were killed in the accident. Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities ccapoccia Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:55 In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Baltimore Liability Legal Maryland 366

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A workplace that is free from incidents and accidents is also a more productive workplace. A safe workplace is also critical to employee recruitment and retention, which are important in today’s competitive employment environment.

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Safety Accidents Employment Organization 367

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 28, 2024

From equipment collapses to on-site accidents, the potential for crises looms large. Mastering Crisis Management in Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/28/2024 - 18:38 In a landscape where some degree of crisis is an inevitability, the construction industry stands at the forefront: The stakes are high and the margin for error is slim.

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Management Accidents Construction Equipment 358

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2018

Recently, a crew working a “tilt-up” job in Austin, Texas, got a frightening reminder of how important regular crane maintenance and equipment inspections can be after an accident on the jobsite. You can watch live video of the accident at youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.). v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.).

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Inspections Accidents Austin Texas 273

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2022

As Trench Safety Month comes to an end, it's important to reflect on the 13 lives lost in trench accidents so far this year. The Importance of Trench Safety. Wed, 06/29/2022 - 09:36. Trench fatalities are preventable.

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Safety Accidents 317

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When these types of accidents occur, we look for answers to the same three questions: Just as quickly as it went viral, it faded away and will be another footnote in the ongoing story that is the Manhattan skyline. For those directly affected by the collapse, though, the effects will last much longer.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Both can prove invaluable, due to their ability to protect owners from accidents or errors that can have potentially devastating effects on their business and its long-term viability. However, there are two coverages that are not often considered by contractors — pollution liability and professional liability.

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Risk Liability Insurance Compensation 356

Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations.

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Accidents Contractors Safety Regulation 116

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The goal is to identify and address dangerous behaviors before an accident happens, protecting your company’s equipment from damage … your employees and others on the road from harm … your company from costly litigation … your insurance rates from skyrocketing … and your brand name from bad publicity.

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Accidents Construction Insurance Risk 367

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

Roads 334

Roads Risk Accidents Injury 334

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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Accidents Safety Site Equipment 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2021

If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. Your Claim Has Been Denied. Alex Headley. Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:30. not covered.

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Claims Insurance Liability Accidents 317

Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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Safety Accidents Injury Equipment 296

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. Now, you meet an accident and injure your hand. Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies.

Safety 303

Safety Accidents Risk Employment 303

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

1 Must-Have: “ When I was in high school, one of my best friends passed away in a car accident. Mindy Colden, Vice President, North Carolina at Faulconer Construction Company. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 15:56.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2017

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. In 2015, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 937 workers lost their lives on construction sites, only in United States. The Fatal Four (falls, electrocutions, struck by object, caught in/between) represent between 65% of the.

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Accidents United States OSHA Safety 164

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Metal beam crash barriers are an efficient road safety device that protects the vehicle and its occupants in the event of an accident and acts as an.

Materials 264

Materials Accidents Roads Safety 264

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2014

When everyone follows safe practices, not only will crews experience fewer accidents, but also productivity and efficiency will increase.' For a contractor, ensuring safety at a worksite is the most crucial aspect of getting a job done.

Accidents 289

Accidents Plans Safety Products 289

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2014

Performance leads to profits, and fewer accidents result in fewer expenses and insurance claims.' Operators who know how to properly and safely use their equipment are not only much more likely to operate it safely, but they also are able to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance.

Safety 294

Safety Accidents Profitability Insurance 294

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The National Safety Council states that nearly 25 percent of all accidents in 2010 occurred because of cellphone use, accounting for nearly 1.1 Regardless of what your employees drive—a car, truck or a fleet vehicle—the most common bad driving habit is cellphone use. million crashes that year.

Accidents 282

Accidents Accounting Safety 282

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Similar to construction sites, mine sites also require safety be a top priority; jobsite accidents or incidents have the capability to shut down the entire jobsite and production process. Whether the mine is for copper, lead, aluminum, fuels, etc.,

Products 285

Products Accidents Site Safety 285

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Safety measures at construction sites helps to prevent unforeseen accidents. Accidents at construction sites may lead to loss of life and involve.

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Accidents Safety Site Construction 100

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

Roads 296

Roads Risk Accidents Injury 296