News tagged COVID-19
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Goulden’s legacy — training more than 40 tradies and counting
Martin Goulden, owner of Wellington-based Martin Goulden Building, will celebrate 50 years in the building industry in 2027. Over that time, his business has weathered many storms — the Global Financial Crisis, the Covid 19 pandemic, major industry changes, and significant government reforms. Yet, through it all, one thing has remained constant — the industry’s […] The post Goulden’s legacy — training more than 40 tradies and counting appeared first on Building Today.
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Two Female Scientists Win this year’s King Faisal Prize
Two women scientists were announced King Faisal Prize for Medicine and Science laureates for 2023: a Covid-19 vaccine developer and a nanotechnology scientist. Six others were announced King Faisal Prize laureates for having enriched humanity with key and invaluable achievements and discoveries in the fields of Medicine, Science, Arabic Language & Literature, Islamic Studies, and […] The post <strong>Two Female Scientists Win this year’s King Faisal Prize</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.
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Four years late and £4bn over budget, the Crossrail project – London Underground’s new Elizabeth line – was finally opened at the end of May
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Phil Bishop reports on one of UK construction’s fastest growing companies, Lancashire’s Fox Brothers.
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Technology can help make the jobsite safer
By Troy Dahlin Increasing the use of technology on the jobsite can help turn what consistently ranks among the top industries for injuries and fatalities into one of the safest. Jobsite safety is the centerpiece of any project, touching every aspect of the process from site preparation to construction to inspection. The Occupational Safety and […] The post Technology can help make the jobsite safer appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.
Resources tagged COVID-19
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Metroun - Mitigating The Impact Of Covid-19 & Brexit On Construction Material Costs, 01032023
The construction industry in the UK has been hit hard by two major factors: Covid-19 and Brexit. Both factors have led to significant increases in the cost of construction materials. This video takes a look at how these factors have impacted the cost of materials and potential ways to mitigate them
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Covid-19 Productivity Claims - Article by HKA November 2022
An Article by Ryan Bennett of HKA on how to demonstrate productivity loss and expense claims related to Covid-19. Considers the importance of the 'measured mile' approach, differentiating Covid-19 impacts from other causations and the old chestnut of adequate record keeping.
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HKA's CRUX Insight Report 2021 identifies and analyses the principal causes of claims and disputes. It offers actionable insight and suggestions to help owners, contractors and the supply chain navigate the risks and minimise or avoid the problems highlighted The findings from this – the fourth annual CRUX Insight report – are based upon investigations of more than 1,400 projects in 94 countries. Combined, they represent a total capital expenditure of over US$2 trillion
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Metroun - Force Majeure in Construction - Is Covid-19 a Force Majeure Event, 12012022
The construction industry (and many surveyors) have had to deal with the contractual implications of COVID-19 which has dictated new ways of working. This video animation highlights that 'force majeure' only applies if there is a force majeure clause in the contract – it is not a general legal principle of universal application. Also, many JCT contracts contain a force majeure provision, whereas NEC contracts contain the equivalent of a force majeure regime
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CNBC - How China's Covid Shutdowns Keep Hitting Global Supply Chains, 19082022
Watch the video above to find out how China's evolving zero-Covid strategies are slowing down global supply chains, and whether there's any relief in sight.
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