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Hinkley steel erectors down tools as unrest on site spreads

Construction Enquirer

Steel erectors working for contractor William Hare at Hinkley have become the latest to down tools for a day at the vast nuclear power station site. The latest unofficial one-day stoppage yesterday was triggered by existing shift rotation patterns on the site. This was sparked by a decision by employers to cut travel allowances by 50%.

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Hinkley Point scaffolders plan industrial action

Construction Enquirer

More than 300 scaffolders working at the Hinkley Point site are now planning a day a week on unofficial strike action after downing tools on Wednesday. The scaffolders working for BYLOR are understood to be angry about pay rates and shift patterns on the site. One told the Enquirer : “Things have been bubbling for a while.

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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

Construction Marketing

Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. To help you out, the following are ways that site managers like you can improve construction safety in high-traffic areas: 1.

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Mercedes Investing $1B To Launch Electric Vehicle Production In Alabama

Business Facilities

Mercedes-Benz plans to invest an additional $1 billion in its Alabama operation, where it will set up electric vehicle production and build a battery plant in Tuscaloosa County. Mercedes-Benz has announced a $1 billion expansion plan in Alabama that includes the launch of electric vehicle production. Photo: MadeInAlabama.com).

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Segro to invest £2bn on net-zero warehouses in Midlands

Construction Enquirer

Planned expansion of Segro Park Coventry This includes the development of SEGRO Park Coventry – a 450-acre site that has planning permission for the construction of 3.7m It also plans to develop approximately 2,700 electric vehicle charging points at its developments across the region.

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EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory

Business Facilities

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs. Read: EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Do Construction Workers Work in the Rain?

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Also, activities like welding or any other electrical connection setup should be avoided in the rain. . The slippery and muddy construction site can cause the vehicles to skid and cause accidents, so loading and unloading through vehicles are not allowed in the rain. are not allowed. OSHA guidelines for working in the rain.