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R2D2 at the Construction Site?
- Saturday, 10 September 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Robotics is breaking into just about every industry to automate routine tasks or make work areas safer, but this technology hasn’t yet fully been established in the construction landscape. So reports Construction Labor Contractors.
Read more...New Regs for Federally Funded Construction Projects in Flood-Prone Zones
- Saturday, 10 September 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Following President Obama’s executive order signed in 2015, FEMA has proposed new regulations that would require companies and homeowners that use federal funds on construction projects in flood-prone areas to build on higher ground—as much as two feet higher than previous standards. So reports The Wall Street Journal.
Read more...Builders Chosen for D.C. Entertainment & Sports Arena
- Saturday, 10 September 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Smoot Construction Company and Gilbane Building Company were chosen for a joint construction venture of the Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA) in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Read more...AGC Construction Labor Conference Features Cutting-Edge Training, Workforce Development
- Saturday, 27 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by Administrator
The American Association of General Contractors upcoming construction labor conference will feature two-days of cutting-edge resources, training, and techniques for professionals in HR, training and workforce development and compliance.
Read more...The Lighter Side of Working on a Construction Site
- Saturday, 27 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
It can be hard to have a sense of humor in an industry that has so many regulations for erecting buildings and keeping crews safe. But sometimes, workers need a good on-the-job laugh.
Read more...10 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standards
- Saturday, 27 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
You already know that OSHA, despite its small size in the federal government infrastructure, is a powerhouse of data and statistics.
Read more...NYSE JLL Acquires PDM International, Expands Asia Pacific Construction Services
- Saturday, 27 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
JLL's (NYSE: JLL) Project Management and Construction Management capabilities are expanding with the recent purchase of PDM International, a leading interior design practice with a 20-year track record across Asia Pacific. So reports Yahoo! Finance.
Read more...Michael Lebar to Lead New Construction Services Group for Podolsky|Circle CORFAC International
- Saturday, 27 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Podolsky|Circle Construction was recently established in response to industry needs for a diverse range of client-centric general contacting for tenant build-out and build-to-suit projects, and construction advisory services. So reports ReJournals.com.
Read more...Declining Construction Employment Spurs Drop in Spending
- Saturday, 13 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
For June 2016 reporting period, spending on private construction, residential construction and new homes dropped, co-occuring with a decline in employment in the industry.
Read more...Rio Olympics: Athletes & Fans Angst Over Safety, Health Hazards
- Saturday, 13 August 2016
- News Roundup
- Written by Administrator
The 2016 Summer Olympics got off to a lackluster start, by many accounts, not the least of which has been concerns among fans and athletes over health and safety. So reports the Chicago Monitor.
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