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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

FDR Safety

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. The report goes on to say that in some cases workers are being promoted to management without sufficient preparation, creating another safety concern. “As

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

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.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Safety is a serious matter.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Seattle, Washington: Sound Transit. This $54 billion light-rail project adds 62 miles of new light rail and 37 more stations to create a 116-mile regional transit system in Seattle. Autodesk Construction Cloud helps government agencies, contractors, and consultants win and implement projects safely and efficiently.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

To improve health and safety . COVID-19 brought a renewed focus to individual health and safety. Off-site construction introduces a host of unique worker safety benefits. In fact, The Boston Consulting Group found that workplace accidents are halved in off-site construction settings. Jobsite Safety. Innovation.

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Home Stretch

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Currently, East Coast ports get about 35 percent of the container traffic from Asia, while 65 percent is unloaded at such West Coast ports as Los Angeles-Long Beach and Seattle-Tacoma, which can already handle larger ships and have the additional advantage of access to roads that are less congested than those of the eastern seaboard.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Ahmad ElMani , KEO International Consultants. She is known for supporting innovation and developing strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. She leads a continuously growing team that supports all field operations, self-perform work, risk, insurance, safety, and quality enterprise technologies. .