Tag: Construction
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When to Seek Legal Help After a Construction Site Slip and Fall
Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, where workers face numerous risks daily. Heavy machinery, unstable structures, exposed electrical wiring, and unfinished surfaces create dangerous conditions that demand constant vigilance. Among these risks, slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common, often resulting from slippery surfaces, scattered debris, poor lighting, or unmarked hazards. These accidents can lead…
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Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents in Construction
Slip and fall accidents are among the most frequent hazards in the construction industry, often leading to severe injuries and financial burdens. Construction sites present numerous risks, including uneven surfaces, wet conditions, and unstable scaffolding. Workers who suffer injuries may require medical attention, rehabilitation, and legal representation from workers’ compensation lawyers to secure fair compensation.…
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Graycor hires construction vet to lead Southwest division
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Graycor Construction has hired 30-year industry veteran Brett Helm as general manager of its Southwest Division, the Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based firm announced in an April 15 LinkedIn post. Brett Helm Courtesy of Graycor Construction Based out…
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The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Drainage Infrastructure Design in Construction Projects
Construction projects, particularly large-scale construction projects, require meticulous planning to stay on schedule and within budget. Yet, one critical factor often underestimated in the early phases is drainage infrastructure design. Overlooking proper drainage planning can lead to delays, structural instability and costly rework. Flooding, soil erosion and regulatory setbacks can disrupt timelines and inflate budgets.…
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5 Ways Offshore Staffing can Help Construction Businesses
Many large-scale construction projects require countless hours to juggle schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and keep anxious clients in the loop. Often, you’d be so focused on the daily fires—like site issues or material delays—that more strategic tasks, such as risk assessments and budget forecasting, fell by the wayside. If you’re a general contractor or a construction…
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EarthCam Captures Chicago Fire’s Facility Construction
EarthCam has unveiled a 4K time-lapse video documenting the two-year construction of the Endeavor Health Performance Center, Chicago Fire FC’s new $100 million training facility located on a 26-acre site in Chicago’s Near West Side. The 56,000-square-foot center includes multiple hybrid grass and synthetic turf pitches, hydrotherapy rooms, and a dedicated sports medicine area. The…
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Cruz Construction to Build Vicente’s Market in Roxbury
One of the country’s most venerated and largest 100% Black-owned construction and real estate development and management enterprises. Cruz Companies has announced that John B. Cruz Construction has been selected to transform a former chain pharmacy into a neighborhood supermarket. The project brings together two Cape Verdean-owned companies and leading minority business enterprises to add…
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Healthcare construction bucks broader building slowdown
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Economic uncertainty has slowed construction momentum across many nonresidential sectors. But for healthcare projects, developers have not shown signs of a pullback, according to Robins & Morton, a Birmingham, Alabama-based construction firm. That’s one of the takeaways…
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New construction technology releases: April 2025
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From an all-in-one preconstruction platform that surfaces project opportunities to a new visualization and reporting tool that links to 4D BIM models and a timber design platform aimed at structural engineers, the latest construction technology releases run…
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Construction Resources Acquires Opustone in South Florida
Construction Resources Company, LLC has completed the acquisition of Opustone, L.L.C. from Mosaic Companies. Opustone is a stone slab and tile distributor with three showroom locations in South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach), offering premium surfaces for luxury residential and commercial design projects. Opustone’s leadership and team will remain with Construction Resources following the acquisition.…