Tag: Construction
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Smart Strategies for Successful Commercial Construction
Key Takeaways Success in commercial construction requires thorough planning, accurate budgeting, and robust project management skills. Modern technologies, sustainable building methods, and collaborative work practices elevate quality and accelerate delivery timelines. Building a reliable team and maintaining rigorous safety standards are critical for reducing risks and delays on-site. Keeping pace with construction industry developments allows…
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Sineath Construction Revitalizes Farmhouse into Hospitality Destination
How a dated private home became a high-performing bed and breakfast retreat When the owners of a 1990s farmhouse north of Asheville, North Carolina dreamed of opening a bed and breakfast, they turned to custom builder Sineath Construction to turn vision into viability. The challenge was to transform a residential structure into a purpose-built, hospitality-grade…
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Deaths down, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Deaths slow, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Home-grown tech for African construction
“My whole journey started changing when I first got introduced to drone technology in 2018,” he says. “I was just fascinated by how we could introduce this technology into the construction field. I registered my own company, Robotic Hover Holdings, and from then I’ve just been flying drones and learning how to create AI dashboards…
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How synthetic lichens can launch Martian construction
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: As NASA continues its preparations to land a human on the moon via its Artemis program, new research points to the possibility of building on the surface of not just the moon, but also Mars.…
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Industrial Construction Drops 63% Across Largest U.S. Markets
The industrial real estate market across the U.S. is entering a new phase of balance after years of explosive growth. According to Colliers, the 25 largest U.S. industrial markets now account for 76% of the country’s total industrial inventory, continuing to drive national trends despite a notable slowdown in construction and leasing activity. Supply Shrinks,…
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Dr Melanie Robinson: Digital Construction Champion 2025
Dr Melanie Robinson was named Digital Construction Champion of the Year at the Digital Construction Awards 2025. Since launch, Robinson has grown an extensive portfolio of work, including supporting Muse Places in specifying a standardised approach to digitalisation across their entire portfolio, to support with their duties to create a golden thread as a developer…
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Charity tackles men’s mental health in construction
Men’s mental health charity Tough to Talk is partnering with e-learning provider Dynamic to help construction companies address the issues that can lead to male suicide. In partnership with Dynamic, Tough To Talk is targeting male-centric workplaces, highlighting some of the critical issues which can lead to suicidal thoughts, including stress, financial difficulties, relationship problems, and more.…