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How New South Construction Is Establishing a Culture of Safety

Construction Business Owner

New South Construction Company, an Atlanta-based general contracting firm, operates under the motto, “Build Safe. Created in 2014 as an approach developed to communicate safety across all projects, it has become more than a company mission statement, evolving into a philosophy that permeates every level of the firm. Build Smart.”

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6 Atlanta Construction Workers Injured After Parking Deck Collapses Twice in 2 Days

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Multiple construction workers were transported to local hospitals in Atlanta on Friday and Saturday after an 11th floor parking deck collapsed onto the 10th floor and then collapsed again while workers were shoring up the site the next day. photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr , CC BY 2.0. Peachtree Street.

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. They are also 1.5x more likely to say that their city provides a great experience.

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Atlanta Suburb Says ‘NO WAY!’ to Wood Construction

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While other cities are flaunting their new wood skyscrapers, a suburb of Atlanta is prohibiting all future wood-frame building taller than three stories and larger than 100,000 square feet, such as apartment buildings. Sandy Springs, Georgia is an upper middle class suburb of Atlanta with a median family income of $100,679 in 2013.

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4 Best Athletic Safety Boots for Standing All Day

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You may be wondering why you would want “athletic” safety boots. Well, not every profession or job necessitates a full traditional work boot, but still requires safety features to protect your feet. Another athletic work boot that we gave consistently high votes to is the Carhartt Oxford Hiker Safety Boot for its superb comfort.

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Atlanta suburb prohibits wood-framed construction for high rises

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an Atlanta suburb, amended its building code to prevent buildings taller than three stories and larger than 100,000 sf from being wood-framed. Supporters of the change cited safety, durability, and longevity as concerns regarding wood-framed construction. Sandy Springs, Ga.,

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The Future of Construction

PC Construction

As judges, we critiqued all components of the process – from safety and organization to tool handling, precision and timely completion. The winner, which will be announced at a special event this week, will go on to represent Vermont this June in the National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta, Georgia.

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