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Design aesthetic, fire-safety coexist at historic Seattle building

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Design aesthetic, fire-safety coexist at historic Seattle building 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:55 See how SHED Architecture & Design found solutions with Technical Glass Products in their redesign of a historic Seattle building. Learn more at FIREGLASS.COM.

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Seattle to Improve Tower Crane Disassembly Regulations

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Seattle lawmakers are pushing for more regulations and bigger fines around the disassembly of tower cranes after a fatal crane collapse last April that was deemed “avoidable,” the Seattle Times reports. The bill would require a representative from L&I, which enforces workplace safety

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Seattle Hotel Fined $355K for Asbestos Removal Violations

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A Seattle hotel owner who knew his building contained asbestos decided to cut corners and save money by removing it using untrained workers. As a result, the Seattle Pacific Hotel has been cited for multiple egregious safety and health violations and faces $355,000 in fines for exposing the workers to asbestos hazards.

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

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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.

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Video: Fly Seattle's SR 99 Tunnel

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This video captures the ongoing construction of the interior roadways, safety systems and other elements that will carry and safeguard drivers passing beneath downtown Seattle in the new SR 99 tunnel. The drone enters at the tunnel’s north end, near Seattle Center.

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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

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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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Smart Planning Boosts Seattle To #1 City For Pedestrians

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Liberty Mutual Insurance releases pedestrian safety index with top 15 safest U.S. Smart Planning Boosts Seattle To #1 City For Pedestrians appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. cities for pedestrians.

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