Civiconcepts

MARCH 14, 2023

The building and construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous industries globally. There are several regulations in place on … How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease Read More » The hazard and health risks are enormous for workers.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Forty-five construction workers were killed in site accidents last year according to the latest official figures from the Health and Safety Executive. Construction made up a third of the 135 workers killed in work-related accidents across all industries in the UK in the 12 months to March 2023.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. However, falling debris poses a serious threat to construction workers.

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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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Lets Build

JULY 13, 2018

Safety on construction sites needs to be a central focus at all times. That’s why we prepared this infographic of top construction accidents – divided by these categories: how many? Read also: How to decrease accident rate on a construction site?

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Lets Build

JULY 13, 2018

Safety on construction sites should be a priority at all times. With that in mind, we prepared the following infographic of the most common construction accidents – divided into five main categories: How many? Read also: How to decrease accident rate on a construction site?

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Manage the accident documents.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 18, 2024

Six construction workers were killed in the accident. The workers were on-site for road repairs when the ship struck, and the collision occurred too quickly for them to clear the area. The bridge’s collapse was immediate; within seconds, the span crumpled and fell into the water below.

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Lets Build

APRIL 25, 2019

A construction site is hazardous because of the nature of work that is performed on it, and the kind of equipment that is used there. There is a big probability of accidents at a construction site, and this industry has the highest rate of fatal accidents.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How Your Team Can Learn From the Recent Crane Collapse in NYC ccapoccia Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:18 July’s tower crane fire, and subsequent collapse, at a construction site on 41st Street in New York City (NYC) made for some exciting viral video content and a few days’ worth of local headlines.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

A drone fell from the sky and hit a construction worker during a site inspection flight on a housing site in Lancashire. A report released by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said the drone suffered a rapid loss of battery power above the Garsteng site. The site worker was not injured.”

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States. 4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Construction takes place in various areas, ranging from rural areas with little to no traffic to cities with high foot and vehicle traffic. Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace. Construction sites are also a highly profitable magnet for criminals.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

A person died yesterday at a former Henry Construction site in west London. Eye witnesses reported a fleet of emergency vehicles outside the site on Wednesday afternoon. incident response ambulances”) along Kensington High Street outside a construction site. 12 ambulances (incl.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

A cyclist was involved in a fatal collision with a construction lorry outside a Keltbray site in central London on Wednesday morning. Construction work on the site has been suspended until further notice while investigations into the accident continue. ”

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. These two citations cost construction companies over $34 million in one year.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. More enticing are the low costs of the tools that lower the barrier for adopting these tech gadgets on site.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

A Laing O’Rourke worker has died following an accident at the new Everton stadium construction site on Monday. His colleagues have been told to leave the £500m Bramley Moore Dock site where work by main contractor O’Rourke has been suspended until further notice.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 19, 2019

Suffolk and Smartvid are developing technology that predicts accidents on work sites. The technology incorporates a deep-learning algorithm, and image-recognition software, according to Constructible. According to Constructible, the technology incorporates the use of cameras on site, routinely…

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe, and to help them do so, there are several ways in which this can be achieved.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2020

While workers are required to wear protective gear to avoid getting injuries while working, accidents can still happen. Below are four steps to take following an accident on site: Seek medical attention: get first aid as you wait for an ambulance to arrive. Do not neglect minor injuries; sometimes…

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ENR Construction

MARCH 27, 2022

Partial floor collapse at a parking garage being demolished is believed to have caused Peter Monsini, 51, to fall with his excavator nine stories at a downtown development site.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 19, 2019

Suffolk, a construction-based company headquartered in Boston, has been developing a system that makes use of a deep-learning algorithm trained on construction site images and accident records. According to Technology Review, the system can be put to work monitoring a new construction site and…

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In most cases, the discussion around Building Information Modeling (BIM) tends to focus on the potential efficiency and financial benefits that it may entail for the construction industry. Nevertheless, BIM can significantly contribute to the prevention of severe accidents on site, as well.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Janet Stephenson.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

A Balfour Beatty worker has died following a construction accident at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston. Union sources said the 57-year-old victim was carrying-out piling work when the accident happened last week. As a result of the incident, a colleague has tragically lost their life.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

Enhancing Safety & Efficiency on the Jobsite ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:26 Construction sites can be hazardous places, with heavy equipment, machinery and workers constantly operating in close proximity. In this complex environment, any misstep or error can result in severe accidents or injuries.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month’s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er’s new football stadium. Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. These include: Prepare before the accident.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Construction work can unearth some pretty interesting items. Since today is Halloween, the spookiest of all the days, we’re going to take you through 7 spooky things found on a construction jobsite. Since today is Halloween, the spookiest of all the days, we’re going to take you through 7 spooky things found on a construction jobsite.

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Lets Build

MAY 23, 2022

Any construction project is a complex web of targets, opportunities, challenges, and risks. While effective planning and contingency funds go a long way to smoothing over the inevitable mid-cycle wrinkles, choosing prefabricated construction techniques is almost guaranteed to further reduce delays or unforeseen challenges.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Two companies have been fined a total of over £600,000 after a worker died following a fall from the roof of a building site in Warrington. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Make safety a priority.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One thing is clear: construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the world. For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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