Tag: Construction
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Frampton Construction Hires Two EHS Leaders
Frampton Construction Company, a full-service firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction and construction services, has hired two accomplished Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professionals to its safety leadership team. Director of EHS & Risk Management, Michael Brakefield, and Senior Manager of Safety Training & Development, Jeremy Kitchens, bring decades of combined experience to the firm. Their addition…
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Two Paths to Industrialized Construction: Lessons from China
Chinese construction has been in the headlines for record-breaking speed: a 10-story residential building erected in 28 hours and 45 minutes, or a 57-story skyscraper built in 19 working days. These projects rely on meticulous planning, extreme prefabrication, and clockwork execution. Besides those unique showcase projects, I wanted to learn how Chinese AEC firms are…
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Job spotlight: Daniella Benjamin, construction graduate trainee, Bellway
Daniella Benjamin, Bellway (Image: Bellway) Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of Bellway’s graduate programme. After taking a year out of her architecture degree course to have her son, the young mum is no stranger to balancing the demands of work and home life. Nadine Buddoo speaks to her Tell us…
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5 New CASE Machines Focus on Helping Construction and Utility Crews Take on Complex Jobs More Efficiently
CASE Construction Equipment is enhancing its machine lineup with two new compact wheel loaders, including an electric model, two new motor graders and a new small articulated loader with a telescopic arm. The launch also includes upgrades to existing machines, with new technology and options for dozers, compact track loaders and skid steer loaders that give…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Construction Project of the Year shortlist
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Construction Project of the Year award. 40 Charter Street, Canary Wharf | KPF/Canary Wharf Group/Aecom/Revizto/Dome Group/Disperse 40 Charter Street at Wood Wharf (Image: Canary Wharf Group) 40 Charter Street is a 52-storey,…
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Jim Dunn joins Marsh as US Construction Practice Leader
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today announced the appointment of Jim Dunn, as US Construction Practice Leader. Based in Atlanta, Mr. Dunn will report to Michael Pellegrini, US and Canada Specialty Leader, Marsh. In this role, Mr. Dunn will guide Marsh’s efforts to assist…
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Balfour Beatty Designates Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction Safety Initiative
This Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty has launched a new safety initiative that identifies live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction—joining OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards. The initiative reflects Balfour Beatty’s growing concern over the dangers posed by live traffic in and around work zones, following…
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Balfour Beatty Designates Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction Safety Initiative
This Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty has launched a new safety initiative that identifies live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction—joining OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards. The initiative reflects Balfour Beatty’s growing concern over the dangers posed by live traffic in and around work zones, following…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: AtkinsRéalis, WSP, Laing O’Rourke and McLaren among the finalists
The Digital Construction Awards 2025 attracted more than 170 entries, 85 of which have been shortlisted. AtkinsRéalis either leads or features among nine shortlisted entries. Its work to make electricity transmission substation site visits more productive and safer is shortlisted in three categories: Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing; Digital Innovation in Productivity; and…
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Ready to stand down? Construction Safety Week kicks off.
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction Safety Week begins Monday by calling on contractors to recommit to worker health and well-being, according to a new release from the event’s organizers. The construction industry’s annual week-long, safety-focused event is partnering with OSHA and…