ZHA unveils first images of Beijing tower as start on site draws near

The Architects’ Journal ZHA unveils first images of Beijing tower as start on site draws near ZHA has revealed the first images of a 29-storey mixed-use block in Beijing’s Central Business District to mark the imminent start of construction work The post ZHA unveils first images of Beijing tower as start on site draws near appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Japan’s Shimizu tests humanoid AI robots on site

Shimizu, one of Japan’s largest contractors, is conducting field trials of humanoid robots controlled by AI on construction sites in response to severe labour shortages and to boost productivity. The… The post Japan’s Shimizu tests humanoid AI robots on site appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Man hospitalised by alleged ‘screwdriver stabbing’ on site

A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after allegedly being stabbed with a screwdriver on a building site in Wiltshire. Swindon Police said he sustained a "serious head injury" in the incident at Wain Homes' Widham Gardens development in Purton… The post Man hospitalised by alleged ‘screwdriver stabbing’ on site appeared first on Construction News.

Firm fined £90k after worker injured falling from forklift bucket

A firm has been fined £90,000 after a worker spent months in hospital following a fall from a tipping bucket on a forklift truck. Aaron Back had been contracted by South East Refurbishment Ltd to dismantle pipework on a site in the Emir Business Park… The post Firm fined £90k after worker injured falling from forklift bucket appeared first on Construction News.

Alma-nac SEND school in former sports hall starts on site

The Architects’ Journal Alma-nac SEND school in former sports hall starts on site Alma-nac's plans for a new specialist school for children with autism and additional social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in Wigan has started on site The post Alma-nac SEND school in former sports hall starts on site appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

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