Tag: Work
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LA tunnel work remains halted after partial collapse
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A Los Angeles area wastewater tunnel partially collapsed July 9 in a section “where the ground exerted high pressure on the area,” according to a letter from Robert Ferrante, chief engineer and general manager of…
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When to Replace Your Construction Work Boots
On construction sites, the right footwear plays a vital role in protecting workers and supporting their performance. Construction work boots aren’t just about comfort—they’re a line of defense against injuries, fatigue, and environmental hazards. That’s why recognizing when your boots have reached the end of their lifespan is so important. Why Replacing Work Boots Matters…
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AECOM lands $400M in USACE work in Hawaii region
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Architectural and civil design, environmental planningValue: $400 millionLocation: Pacific regionClient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District has awarded AECOM a package of architect-engineer indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts…
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Putting ESOPs to Work in Construction
Interest in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) has surged significantly within the construction industry. Where this was once a niche strategy for business owners seeking liquidity or an exit solution, the concept is now trending among construction firms. I connected with George Thacker, Managing Director at CSG Partners, the nation’s largest ESOP investment banking practice,…
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Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. About 9% of U.S. workers in their early 30s use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs while at work, according to a July 8 report from researchers at The Ohio State University. The risk for substance use was…
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Infrastructure pipeline tool goes live with £530bn of work
According to the pipeline’s introduction page, data includes a mix of information on projects and programmes, including detailed cost estimates for specific projects, agreed budgets from company business plans and programme-level funding allocations from government and regulators. “It is best understood as an articulation of potential demand and forthcoming investment opportunities across the projects and…
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Thames Water launches return to work programme
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Thames Water has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help more professionals return to work after a career break. The water company will host a returners programme at its sites in Reading and Hampton, near Richmond, where roles will include modelling and insights specialists and engineers. The 12-week, paid programme provides candidates with work experience…
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Women in leadership: construction still has work to do
Progress remains slow when it comes to creating a clear pathway for women into management and leadership in construction. The construction industry is evolving. With ongoing labour shortages, stricter compliance requirements and growing client expectations, the sector needs more capable leaders than ever before. Yet one of its greatest assets remains consistently underused: women in…
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Win more work by bidding less
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. It’s no secret: Low-bid procurement methods have…
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Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips
You don’t need a degree in traffic engineering to know a work zone can go south quickly. One distracted driver. One missed sign. One crew member not paying attention. That’s all it takes. And if you’re in the paving and maintenance business, you’re probably dealing with those risks more days than not. So we called…