Workers take centre stage in new play about construction

Three Little Pigs, by Inna Cebotari, explore the whole gamut of issues found on construction sites. The post Workers take centre stage in new play about construction appeared first on Construction Management.

Key compliance requirements for temporary fencing on UK construction sites

The post Key compliance requirements for temporary fencing on UK construction sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. UK construction sites must implement temporary fencing that meets current safety, security, and regulatory expectations. This article explains what compliance involves, highlights site-specific risks, and outlines key requirements for installation, inspection, and maintenance of temporary fencing such as Heras-style systems. Temporary fencing systems define the boundary between busy building sites and the public, making them […]

Cocaine detections climb across construction sites

Cocaine is no longer simply a “white-collar drug”, with detections increasing across New Zealand workplaces and the stimulant appearing more broadly in the building industry, according to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA). TDDA chief executive Glenn Dobson says the company’s latest Imperans Report showed cocaine detections across all industries increased 68.5% year-on-year nationwide. Dobson saysContinue reading "Cocaine detections climb across construction sites"

Keep Construction Moving With Doors That Don’t Compromise Containment

On construction sites, crews need to move personnel and equipment through containment barriers. See how Tuffwrap Construction Doors help. The post Keep Construction Moving With Doors That Don’t Compromise Containment appeared first on The Construction Specifier.

HSE launches campaign to reduce noise and vibration health impacts

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to reduce hearing loss and hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) on construction sites. The post HSE launches campaign to reduce noise and vibration health impacts appeared first on Construction Management.

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION: Episode 7 - Creating new land in the Thames

With 24 construction sites, many right in the heart of London, how does the Tideway project create enough space to build the #SuperSewer? This episode of Tunnel Vision looks at how cofferdams are constructed, how fish are rescued as these structures are built into the Thames, and how some will be turned into new public spaces for London.

Best practices for mitigating soil erosion on steep construction sites?