Tag: risk
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Safety expert calls for more risk assessment during design
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The American Society of Safety Professionals named Georgi Popov the recipient of the 2025 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal on May 17, to honor his work in developing voluntary national consensus standards in environmental health and safety.…
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Building a house in a flood zone? Is it worth the risk?
As our climate continues to change, flooding is increasingly a concern for homeowners. For self-builders, flooding can have serious implications, even before a brick is laid. If you’re buying land, flood risk isn’t just a matter of safety, it’s a fundamental part of the planning process. Get it wrong, and you could face delays, extra…
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Modern homes are more at risk from deadly fires, according to UK’s largest fire brigade
While the number of UK house fires has thankfully declined, a hidden threat is emerging: modern building materials and household contents are fueling faster, more intense blazes. This concerning trend, highlighted by tragedies like Grenfell and stark fire service warnings, demands a critical reassessment of fire safety building regulations in contemporary residential construction. For homeowners…
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The Fatal 5? Balfour Beatty highlights risk of live traffic.
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Balfour Beatty has recognized traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction, in an attempt to expand on OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four, the firm announced in a release ahead of Construction Safety Week. The U.K.-based…
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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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Hundreds of thousands at risk as obsolete energy meters face June 2025 shutdown
Over 300,000 UK households could lose access to heating or hot water this summer as outdated Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters are set to be switched off permanently on June 30, 2025. With energy price rises continuing to squeeze household budgets, the pressure is mounting on families to upgrade to smart meters – the only…
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Smarter Construction with AI: Scheduling, Estimation, and Risk Mitigation
In an industry driven by tight schedules, complex workflows and growing demands for sustainability, building owners and facility managers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to bring efficiency and clarity to preconstruction and construction workflows. AI’s ability to process large datasets, predict outcomes and automate repetitive tasks can revolutionize project management, offering solutions to some…
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Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Owners and developers of commercial construction projects may hesitate to move forward with new work after President Donald Trump levied fresh tariffs on more than 180 countries, according to industry sources. On Wednesday, Trump announced a 10%…
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The construction materials most at risk for tariffs
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Steel and aluminum prices have jumped sharply since the turn of the new year, and more volatility could be on the horizon. Contractors are bracing for a new wave of tariffs set to take effect April 2,…