Walsh-Herzog JV completes $650M Indiana rail expansion
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2024
The two-phase, double-track project improves safety for riders and reduces travel times between Michigan City, Indiana, and Chicago.
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HardHatChat
APRIL 21, 2022
Golf-X, Chicago, IL. Construction is rarely pretty but wait until you see the finished X-Golf Chicago project. Floor & Decor, Chicago, IL. Congratulations to Englewood’s Retail Group on their completion and grand opening of the Floor & Decor in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. Safety First!
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BD+C
APRIL 4, 2019
Chicago recently announced a “comprehensive” overhaul to local building codes. Update sprinkler requirements to increase safety and encourage development. . Update sprinkler requirements to increase safety and encourage development. It had been 70 years since the last wholesale revamp of the city’s codes.
HardHatChat
AUGUST 31, 2011
In fact, Chicago cupcake restaurants and food trucks are popping up all over the place. However, the best Chicago cupcakes Englewood Construction ever had were the ones from our latest Chicago education construction job. Also keep in mind that there’s no line item for honesty, work ethic and construction site safety.
HardHatChat
MAY 24, 2016
Construction worker safety is a priority for Englewood Construction. A great example of the latter happened a few weeks ago, when I received a call from a Chicago Tribune reporter. Like most successful construction firms, Englewood Construction makes construction worker safety a top priority. Chuck Taylor.
BD+C
DECEMBER 18, 2023
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.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Safety shouldn’t be a scary proposition. The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago is trying to get its members to think about safety in a more fun way. Plumbing'
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
The Chicago blizzard of 2011 is a story we’ll be talking about for generations. 3, 2011, that didn’t mean the best Chicago contractors weren’t working. If you’re involved in Chicago retail construction , or any type of commercial construction in a cold weather climate, take note of the checklist below.
Construction Junkie
MARCH 9, 2021
The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.
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.
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.'
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'
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Material shortages presented challenges throughout construction of the 190,000-sq-ft data center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BD+C
MAY 20, 2024
That said, it is also crucial to understand special considerations, including areas where fire- and life-safety requirements overlap with security best practices. Solving challenges where multiple life safety considerations overlap Security-rated glazing is required to be tested to the standard that governs its use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.,
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?
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.
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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 12, 2013
CHICAGO, Ill. – frontpage'
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.
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.
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.
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!
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'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.,
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.
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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