Rhode Island is the backdrop of the nation’s first wind farm. The project—developed by Deepwater Wind—will consist of a five-turbine, 30-megawatt wind farm that will produce enough energy to power all homes and businesses on Block Island. Previously, Block Island has relied on diesel generators, according to the Sierra Club…(Read More)
This summer, ‘Operation Orange Squeeze’ gets underway in the Keystone State. State troopers will be positioned in construction vehicles inside highway work zones with radar equipment. “They’ll relay speeders to other troopers waiting outside the work zones who will then pull over and issue tickets,” according to a post on EquuipmentWorld.com. The post…(Read More)
Some 3 million workers are expected to participate in the second annual “Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction” initiative. The outreach campaign organized by OSHA is set for May 4-15. Fatalities caused by falls are the leading cause of death of construction workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The…(Read More)
A new crane standard no longer allows users to exceed the rated capacity, even for load tests, reports Engineering News Record. “The American national standard for mobile cranes, ASME B30.5-2014, brings major changes to the rules governing how crane users are to work within a lifting machine’s capacity range, or load chart…(Read More)
The multifamily housing market is poised for strong growth this year, and modular construction has an important role in the boom. Tom Hardiman, executive director of the Modular Building Institute (MBI) says the approach is ideal because it shortens the overall construction schedule allowing for earlier occupancy and quicker return on investment. Modular construction can…(Read More)
In Aurora, Colorado, construction professionals joined news reporters for an inside peek at a Veteran’s Administration hospital that’s being built. The $1.73 billion project is mired in controversy. It’s well over budget and delayed, as contractors point fingers at VA officials, and vice versa. To try and sort out the mess…(Read More)
The graphics and images may be one dimensional, but the data can be a deal breaker. Construction companies are using data visualization tools to improve business processes, writes Paul Tibbert on ConstructionGlobal.com. “These tools help inject enhanced quality, accuracy, accountability, efficiency, efficacy, predictability, profitability, cost and safety into the business,” says Tibbert. His post…(Read More)
If it comes to pass, a blend of farmland, gardens and homes near the University of Central Florida could be intriguing for construction workers. Developers of the proposed $1 billion multiuse area in Orange County say the “agrihood” would include a nine-acre revenue-generating farm, with community gardens, parks and a manmade lake. It…(Read More)
City leaders worldwide are dealing with a delicate balancing act. Writer Lauren Pinch explains the dynamics include generating strong financial returns and maintaining an attractive place for people to live and work while limiting damage to the environment. A new study from ARCADIS, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm, features…(Read More)
Some employers don’t want to risk bringing on a person who’s likely going to leave them in a year or two, writes Nicole Fallon on BusinessNewsDaily.com. “But other employers have found that, with the right management techniques, even someone with a propensity toward shorter tenures can make a strong, lasting impact on…(Read More)
