Construction site next to fatal Brooklyn collapse previously violated stop-work order: DOB

The Wednesday incident killed eight people, including two construction workers, said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He vowed the city would hold the responsible parties accountable.

Pumping up safety

IBECO has secured a patent for a mobile pump well designed to drain waterlogged excavations without requiring workers to enter hazardous trenches.

The True Cost of Noncompliance in US Construction Projects

Noncompliance is a highly damaging risk in the construction sector, but how much do violations really set companies back in the United States?  For small construction companies in particular, the cost of failing to get back into compliance can be especially high, while maintaining the level of resources required to ensure that all workers are […] <p>The post The True Cost of Noncompliance in US Construction Projects first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

How to create a ‘sphere of safety’ to protect workers from struck-bys

A CPWR panel shared ways to secure materials overhead, separate foot traffic from heavy equipment and give spotters clear rules for stopping work.

Euston station war memorials returned after more than 20 years

Two memorial plaques bearing the names of railway workers who died during the First World War and Second World War have returned to London Euston more than two decades after leaving the station. The post Euston station war memorials returned after more than 20 years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

In post Brexit EU, could a visit visa be the answer instead of the points- based immigration system which can cause delays and additional costs? - Published by Weightmans

British construction companies have long relied on workers from the European Union (“EU”) for short and medium-term construction projects. Prior to Brexit, this was seamless from an immigration perspective. Not any longer.We have looked at whether visit visas might be a solution to this widescale problem.

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

What are the acceptable noise exposure levels for construction workers according to OSHA standards?