5,000 asbestos-related deaths a year ‘should be a wake-up call’

The 5,000 asbestos-related deaths a year in the UK should be “a wake-up call”, says removal specialist. The post 5,000 asbestos-related deaths a year ‘should be a wake-up call’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Images of Prince of Wales bridge gantry removal

National Highways has released images showing the moment a 25t gantry was lowered from the Prince of Wales bridge (formerly the Second Severn Crossing) to the sea below. The post Images of Prince of Wales bridge gantry removal appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Fire body voices safety concerns over government’s cable consultation

Removal of building control requirements around fibre-optic cable drilling could increase fire risk, the member body says. The post Fire body voices safety concerns over government’s cable consultation appeared first on Construction Management.

Fire-safety group warns against relaxing telecoms installation regulations

A safety body has warned that removal of red tape for telecoms work could result in catastrophic consequences. The Fire Protection Association (FPA) issued the warning in a consultation that followed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) stating earlier this year that… The post Fire-safety group warns against relaxing telecoms installation regulations appeared first on Construction News.

Klamath River Renewal Project: Tight Collaboration on Historic Dam Removal Brings Back Salmon

The Klamath River Dam Removal project was not only a massive undertaking—four hydroelectric dams deconstructed and removed across 40 miles of challenging terrain in California and Oregon—but also a multifaceted test.