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Construction sites are dynamic environments teeming with activity, equipment, and potential hazards. While the dangers from heavy machinery operation, electrical work, and fall hazards are well-recognized, numerous hidden risks lurk [...]

In the heart of Brisbane, Australia's third most populous city, construction company Watpac Australia Pty. Ltd. has a contract to build a $570-million (US) project in the Southbank cultural precinct [...]

Construction layout is performed by many people on the construction site, including land surveyors, party chiefs, civil engineers, construction superintendents, carpenters--and those identified as 'field engineers.' A number of construction [...]

The EPA announced that it is re-issuing the agency's Stormwater Construction General Permit, which expired July 1,2008, for a two-year time period. The permit will apply only where the agency [...]

When you hear 'three-wire leveling,' do you think of a precise leveling method used only by government surveyors or performed as an academic exercise at universities? This is a misconception [...]

Setting grade (elevation) may well be the most frequent use of leveling on the jobsite. Initially, the leveling activity will be concentrated on establishing bench marks throughout the jobsite. [ILLUSTRATION [...]

CamDo Solutions, Inc. offers a Jobsite Intelligence system that addresses operational inefficiency and safety concerns in construction projects. By integrating IoT cameras, computer vision, and generative AI technologies, their solution provides real-time data collection and analysis, simplifying project management and improving decision-making. The system seamlessly integrates with major construction management platforms and offers detailed visibility into worker and machinery movements, material deliveries, and weather conditions. CamDo's solution aims to improve productivity and safety by over 30%, resulting in significant value for their clients. [Extracted from the article]

Construction sites are often isolated and devoid of inhabitants on holidays, weekends and overnight, making them ideal targets for thieves who want to pick up building supplies unnoticed and unpaid [...]

Numerous surveying companies perform construction survey services. A small number of educational programs are available that focus on this important subject. Some of you may remember that POB magazine sponsored [...]

Here are my suggestions for preparing to complete a construction administration site visit as the design engineer for the project. This is part two of a four-part discussion on the [...]

Accidents in the construction industry top the most-cited OSHA violations list year after year. Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs, so safety must be a top priority. Safety [...]

General industry and the construction industry have a lot in common when it comes to confined space hazards: the potential for fire, explosion, chemical exposure and oxygen enrichment or deficiency. [...]

Whether it's a formal safety meeting set up in a classroom, or a weekly toolbox talk the jobsite, preparation is key to successful training. If you're on a construction site, [...]

Columbus, Ohio -- Franklin International's Greenchoice line includes seven solvent-free and one eco-safe polyurethane-based adhesive, the company reports. Additionally, Franklin has launched a dedicated Greenchoice website to serve as an [...]

A few years ago, during a trip to Germany, litter made the deepest impression. Discarded trash lined both sides of a two-lane country road for some 60 kilometers as our [...]

Reports on the importance of computer in the construction industry in the U.S. Decrease on the number of phone calls; Improvement on the work of the engineers; Enhancement on the efficiency of the project.

Air-conditioning contractors have joined construction contractors in anti-site-theft programs. Firemen's Fund Insurance Co. offers financial incentives for cooperative contractors. AGC survey estimates $774 million loss for 1979 alone, $403 for equipment. General public in Santa Clara County, California, may report suspicious activity over 24-hour hotline.

The article provides information on the technology used by construction companies to provide security in their building construction site in the U.S. According to the author, security technologies such as security video combined with wireless communications, video recorders and video verification are being used by many construction companies in the country to protect their properties from thieves. Other information related to the security technologies are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the involvement of Dave Huber, senior project manager at Exxel Pacific Inc., in a web campaign launched by the American Heart Association on February 11, 2009 at the AGC of Washington headquarters in Seattle. In the campaign, Huber shared the story of the loss of her wife to a heart attack in a web video and blog at www.DavidHuberGoesRed.org. The campaign educates women about heart disease.

Presents information on several companies offering Internet-based project management tools for the construction industry in the U.S. Constructware; E-Builder; Richard Sampson Associates; Open Sky Software.

Discusses the recycling of wastes associated with construction and demolition activities in northwestern U.S. Information on large-scale construction and demolition recycling operations in Puget Sound, Washington State; Background on the management of construction and demolition collection; Factors considered in the selection of construction and demolition recycling contractors.

This article focuses on the role of team effort in dealing with subcontractors that give priority to instructions from male project managers over those from female project managers. It is important for contractors and project managers to clearly define their expectations of subcontractors at the time of entering into a contract. The contractor should advise subcontractors to consider their attention to all project managers, male or female, to be important to the successful completion of a project.

The article discusses the key factors to consider in utilizing drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the construction site in the U.S. Considerations include approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, specific fight plans for their usage on job sites to improve risk management and safety, and the surrounding the drone will be operating. Also noted are the benefits of drones and UAVs.

The article focuses on the challenges on maintaining an effective hazard communication (hazcom) program for the construction industry. Topics discussed include the associated hazards on the eight phases of construction including mobilization phase, ground phase, and sub-structure phase, the difficulties to communication hazcom due to changing sites of construction, and the factors to consider on designing hazcom signage for chemicals.

TECHNOLOGY On a visit to the construction site for the renovation of the NoVo Foundation in Brooklyn on a hot day last summer, the interior of the building was pleasantly cool, even though the mechanical systems were not yet operating. Passive House buildings tend to have a higher proportion of wall to windows than conventional construction. Its tallest structure is Sendero "A", a 37-story, 348-apartment tower that is expected to be the largest multifamily Passive House building in the world when complete in 2022. The construction system is well suited to Passive House because of the low heat conductivity across the wood exterior panels, compared to masonry or light-gauge metal or wood stud-wall assemblies. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the use of the Internet Protocol (IP) video technology by Spiraltech Pte Ltd. in the development of Sentosa Cove in Singapore. The surveillance provides security as well as over seeing the health and safety of the construction site. The flexibility of the wireless IP video solution allows security to easily re-site cameras as the construction site develops.

The article suggests ways to conduct a safety meeting in the construction site. It is stated that it is crucial that enough preparation must be made prior to the meeting so a smooth flow of the forum will exist. Background checking is important to know the type of audience will be attending the meeting and the type of discussion will be rendered upon them. Training techniques must be varied since different people has different way of learning and recap the meeting so retention will be achieved.

Reports on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's launch of an online service for construction site stormwater runoff compliance. Agency's development of the free electronic stormwater application, Stormwater Notice of Intent (eNOI); States and territories which eNOI has been made available to.

Reports on the assistance given by the Associated General Contractors of Indiana Inc. to establish the ScienceWork interactive construction site at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana. Contact information.

An interview with U.S.Safety Week represenatives including Mike Burke, 2023 Safety Week Chair,and the chief operating officer of Alberici, a construction company is presented. Topics include the importance of safety in the construction industry, how to keep safety programs fresh, and how mental health awareness has evolved in construction site safety.

Reports on the success of the construction site of Lebanon, despite a regional economic slowdown in the Middle East. Destruction of the country's infrastructure; Reference to the National Emergency Rehabilitation Program (NERP) of the government.

The article discusses innovations in building the infrastructure at Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida to support the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's space missions such as the Artermis program. The agency has worked with commercial and international partners and construction and design firms like Jacobs and Bechtel. Jacobs supports the agency's exploration ground systems while Bechtel designed the construction site for the Mobile Launcher 2.

The article offers information on a incident involving the collapse of a tower crane at a high-rise construction site in midtown Manhattan. The crane's engine caught fire, leading to the collapse, which caused the crane's boom to strike a nearby building and drop its 16-ton load. City officials have initiated an investigation into the mishap, and while several people sustained minor injuries, it was fortunate that the incident occurred during a less busy time of day.

The article focuses on the first-aid requirements for employers in the construction sites. It says that the under the regulations of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to provide adequate trained employee-responders to all job sites during work hours. It adds that the first-aid kits for worksite must meet the performance requirement expressed in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard to qualify the kits for OSHA compliance.

A construction worker was killed and three people in vehicles were injured when a section of a tower crane fell at a construction site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident occurred during a crane-stepping operation at a residential tower being constructed by KAST Construction. The worker fell with the platform load off the side of the building and died from his injuries. The impact caused damage to a drawbridge, which was later repaired. The incident is under investigation by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Fort Lauderdale Police. [Extracted from the article]

Reports the soil settlement problems and the tilting of the tower on the site of the federal prison in Inez, Kentucky. Amount allocated for the design-build contract; Complication of the earthwork; Increase capacity of the prison facilities.

The article discusses various factors that need to be considered for choosing heating and drying systems for construction sites to reduce operating costs. Topics include optimization of heat distribution inside the construction site by using hydronic heaters; energy efficiency of hydronic heating systems, which reduce the environmental impact; advantages of a boiler bypass system, which is safe; and use of temporary heating systems for interim heat, needed for maintenance or turnarounds.

Reports on the growing number of companies using video surveillance technology to diminish harm from workmen's compensation claims. Companies that have adopted the use of the technology.

The construction site at Gamma Immobilien Dresden stores valuable equipment, machinery, and materials, all of which are attractive targets for thieves. Protecting these assets is paramount to avoid significant financial [...]

This article discusses the use of build-design by architects and clients. Design-build proponents say changes have occurred largely because many more clients and industry members came to feel that the design-bid-build's enforced separation fostered conflicts among the various parties holding separate contracts with the client, thus fueling litigation and increasing overall costs. One of the biggest fears architects have about leading a design-build project is the increased risk associated with construction. While the tasks traditionally associated with architecture are insurable, work occurring on a construction site is not.

Construction site managers and safety managers bear the tremendous responsibility of helping to ensure the safety and security of a jobsite and the workers in it. It's a tall order, [...]

The article talks about the results of a study by the journal on the salary and benefits available to land surveyors. Topics discussed include a high level of job satisfaction among surveyors, surveyors reporting a higher earning in the annual study for 2016 than in 2015, and the dominant fields in surveying including construction site surveying and boundary surveying.

This article provides an overview of advancements and trends in the concrete industry, focusing on sustainability and technology. It highlights the use of data analytics, AI tools, and digital technology to improve productivity and safety. The article also discusses emerging sustainability requirements, such as the use of supplementary cementitious materials and environmental product declarations. Concrete producers and contractors are advised to maximize the value of their data, foster innovation, and meet sustainability requirements. The article mentions a grant received by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association to promote carbon neutrality in the industry. Additionally, the importance of early collaboration with construction partners to minimize the impact on local communities is emphasized. The text also covers topics related to construction and project management, including the use of smart sensors to optimize construction timelines, the growing trend of modular construction in office buildings, the role of consultants in the industry, and a new online tool for confirming floor truss viability. The article provides insights from industry experts and companies involved in these areas, emphasizing the importance of efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in construction projects. [Extracted from the article]

The article introduces Valtir Rentals' construction solution of lightweight, stackable, water-filled Yodock barricades, such as the Yodock 2001, 2001M, and 2001MB, designed for versatile use on construction sites.

The article presents the discussion on selecting head protection for construction workers. Topics include typical construction site being full of heavy machinery injuring the eyes as well as less noticeable hazards like pollution and harmful light radiation; and increasing the spread of debris having sawing, grinding, sanding, chiseling, and woodworking.

The article focuses on the Barcelona-based Scaled Robotics' Husky unmanned ground vehicle can roam a construction site and capture critical information via multiple sensors. It mentions that drone use in construction has arguably seen the largest application in the robot space. It also mentions that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry is expected to invest considerably in robotics and drones in the coming years.

The article focuses on construction site of Lake Oroville where excavator driver uses tire as squeegee to clean away rock and mentions that drones hover in sky photographing and surveying the site. Topics discussed include Oroville dam, California which was equipped with spillway, ramp up water releases from spillway forced to California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and dam safety emergency need due to rainfall.

A construction accident occurred at a University of Pittsburgh project in Oakland, Pennsylvania, where a steel foundation caisson rolled down a steep slope and struck and killed a pedestrian. The incident is currently being investigated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The construction manager and subcontractor involved have expressed their condolences and are cooperating with the investigation. The university has implemented additional safety measures on the site, including concrete barriers and worker training. [Extracted from the article]