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

BD+C

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. This suggests that city experience and livability may be separate issues.

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TxDOT Picks Fluor for $548M Capital Express South Project in Austin

ENR Construction

The project is the first of three aimed at improving mobility and safety on I-35 through Austin.

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22 Construction Workers Injured Following Crane Accident on Austin, TX Jobsite

Construction Junkie

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. A safety perimeter has been established around the site equaling the height of each of the cranes on all sides in case they do end up falling.

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How Heartland Acoustics and Interiors empowers its workforce through safety and development program

Construction Today

With offices in Austin, Denver. Colorado-based niche specialty contractor Heartland Acoustics and Interiors Ltd (Heartland) leads the industry with services including suspended acoustical, metal, wood, and security ceilings, wall panels, and stretch wall systems, as well as specialty interiors.

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The Austin Company Receives Second Gold Safety Award from Liberty Mutual

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Cleveland, Ohio -- The Austin Company continues its tradition of outstanding safety practices in the design, engineering and construction industry, and was again recognized by Liberty Mutual with a 1.5-million million man-hour safety award. frontpage'

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Technology shares the spotlight with music and film at the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX. Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. By Jenny Vickers. TEXAS FAST FACTS.

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OSHA Fines Texas Trenchers $121K

Construction Equipment

As part of the agency's aggresive emphasis on trench and excavation safety, two contractors working on a untility project on Colorado Street in Austin, Texas have been fined for willful and serious violations of OSHA's trench safety regulations. Fifty-four workers were killed in excavation accidents last year, according to OSHA.

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