Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

Be Willing to Take More Risks Taking risks does not mean ignoring safety. From wholesale flooring Los Angeles on the west coast to wind-resistant siding in our local Chicago market, choosing the right materials can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars to the overall cost of a project. If not, now is the time to take the plunge.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Four workers were injured when a steel beam collapsed at a Chicago construction site on Dec. An investigation into the incident by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is pending.'

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2013

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Clayco Inc. has raised the bar on worker safety by recently receiving three awards from the National Safety Council. The awards recognize Clayco''s dedication to ensuring all people working on job sites go home injury free, and demonstrate their commitment to a culture that promotes safety. frontpage'

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Material shortages presented challenges throughout construction of the 190,000-sq-ft data center.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 9, 2016

When hundreds of off-road equipment industry professionals gather at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) annual product safety and compliance seminar in April, it will mark the 25th consecutive year of the annual safety forum.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

While you know about steel-toe work boots, which have been in existence since safety boots became a thing decades ago, I am here to discuss it’s alternative – best composite toe work boots for women. The boots must comply with the ANSI safety standards. SAFETOE Work Safety Boots. Keen Utility Women’s Chicago.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 9, 2013

Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a strategic partnership with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters and W.E. to reduce workers'' exposure to hazards and the likelihood of serious injuries on the University of Chicago William Eckert Research Center Project.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Aimed at improving safety along Chicago's popular Lakefront Trail bordering Lake Michigan, a new flyover structure will miss its scheduled 2018 completion date by at least a year, likely boosting the project's original $60-million cost.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Aimed at improving safety along Chicago's popular Lakefront Trail bordering Lake Michigan, a new flyover structure will miss its scheduled 2018 completion date by at least a year, likely boosting the project's original $60-million cost.

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Chicago Michigan Schedule Safety 28

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago has teamed up with the Horton Group’s Gary Glader—a leading safety consultant—to teach a comprehensive workshop on OSHA’s new Confined Spaces in Construction standard. The course will provide an in-depth introduction to the complex new rule. read more.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The 200,000-sq-ft project included the build-out of the third and fourth floors of The University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Care and Discovery.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Green rooftops on skyscrapers, like this one in downtown Chicago, may soon be required in New York City. A full list of all 57 winners is available here.

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HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

While there are three sides to every story, recent commercial construction news stories like this one from the Chicago Tribune , “Construction firm caught in contract probe” , really burn me up. The best Chicago construction firms play by the rules and do business above board. I don’t mean to come off as preachy, I’m just mad.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. AGC’s IT Conference for Construction Professionals (Chicago, IL). Advancing Construction Technology 2022 (Chicago, IL). Both of which focus heavily on construction technology. Keep an eye out for a great data visualization webinar happening on August 3rd. Register now.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2011 were recognized by the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. at the association’s Annual Conference, September 20, in Chicago, Ill. Louis, Mo.,

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2018

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

However, it is important to note that some municipalities, Chicago for instance, require all components of a corridor to be fire-rated. Standardizing the use of multifunctional, fire-rated glazing could help ensure occupants are guarded against several types of life safety threats. But what more can be done?

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Not only is it critical to ensure all the appropriate construction safety precautions are in place to protect residents and their guests from any hazards associated with work taking place, but it is also imperative to schedule considerate construction work hours and follow strict daily cleanup procedures.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

This type of glazing assembly uses multiple components to guard against physical security threats as well as fire- and life-safety threats. By uniting these three layers and the various measures in each, security-rated glazing can improve the overall effectiveness of a comprehensive approach to school safety and security.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Fall protection tops the list of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most-cited workplace safety violations, according to a presentation by OSHA officials at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Chicago. The FY 2013 top 10 are: 1. 1926.501 – Fall Protection 8,241 violations read more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 17, 2022

Some of the elevated tracks would also be situated in earthquake-prone areas and thus need to be built and reinforced to comply with highly rigorous safety standards. Chicago, Illinois: CTA’s Red/Purple Line Modernization . Sections of the Red and Purple lines in Chicago consist of 9.6 California: High Speed Rail.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 12, 2013

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2014

Their study looked at protected bikes lanes in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Security and Life Safety' All five cities were part of the Green Lane Project, which works with cities around the country to speed the creation of protected bike lanes and is sponsored by People for Bikes.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 13, 2018

” Multiple women have complained that much of their equipment was made with men in mind, creating a safety hazard for women and others on the job site. ” Chicago Women in Trades: Chicago Women in Trades is a nonprofit that trains women in high-paying, skilled jobs traditionally held by men.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The FRIB is a research area on the campus of Michigan State, part of the Office of Nuclear Physics in the U.S. of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC). 'Topes 'Topes win!

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Liberty Mutual Insurance releases pedestrian safety index with top 15 safest U.S. Far West Washington Atlanta Baltimore Blog-Oct-2014 Boston Chicago City Planning Columbus Denver Liberty Mutual los angeles Minneapolis new york Pedestrian Safety Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland San Francisco Seattle Street Lighting washington'

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. At one point or another, even the best Chicago commercial construction contractors are susceptible to a construction site demon. Then, the transformer blew out. What the heck happened? Step 3: We fixed the problem. Case closed.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Police says the murders appear to be isolated to the townhome in which the men were working, saying public safety is not an issue. Screen shot and video from Chicago's ABC affiliate. The men were identified as Marco Ceja-Sanchez, 37, of Aurora, and David Ceja-Sanchez, 36, of Aurora. This story has been updated.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades. In the field, that’s even less. Women make up only 4.5% of all construction laborers and 3% of all construction equipment operators, according to the U.S.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

OSHA has cited Global Experience Specialists, a Las Vegas-based tradeshow and exposition contractor, for safety violations following a September 2012 forklift incident that injured a worker at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. February 22, 2013. read more

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Recently, we were performing a pre-construction analysis for a retail client on a Chicago-area property. Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Chicago restaurant construction. construction safety practices. Crain's Chicago Business. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This year’s group of interns included specializations in project management, safety, design and more. How Sam Niemeyer reeled in a full-time position Sam Niemeyer, a student in occupational safety and health at Murray State University, joined The Korte Company as a safety intern in June 2023. It was fishing.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

exposed workers to cave-in hazards, according to OSHA, and has been cited for one willful, two serious and four repeat safety violations. OSHA opened the inspection March 10, 2014, after observing employees working in an unprotected trench at a residential home under construction in Chicago. B & T Underground Inc.,

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

In cold climates like Chicago, operating hours below freezing constitute less than 25% of the approximately 6,000 annual heating hours and often occur during unoccupied hours when operational setbacks are in place. However, the average U.S. Moreover, the efficiency of air-source heat pumps decreases as the outside air temperature drops.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This scheme is set to increase the downtown population by 23%, increasing the tax base and injecting new life into the city, improving activity, vibrancy, and safety.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2014

Their study looked at protected bikes lanes in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Security and Life Safety' All five cities were part of the Green Lane Project, which works with cities around the country to speed the creation of protected bike lanes and is sponsored by People for Bikes.

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