Tag: Site
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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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Rental Snapshot – From Family to Job Site: Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.
Q. How did you first get your start in the rental industry? Art’s Rental was started in Newport, Ky., in 1967 by Arthur Arlinghaus. Art ran the company with his six sons, who now own and operate the business. Art’s began renting small tools to homeowners.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc. in its Newport location, 1968.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.…
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Legal Options for Victims of Construction Site Falls
Did you or a loved one sustain injuries from a fall at a construction site? Construction sites are dangerous places. The construction industry continues to experience falls from heights as one of its most frequent and severe accident types. Recovering from a fall brings overwhelming consequences including injuries treatment, accumulating medical costs, and work absences.…
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The Four Common Ways One Could Get Hurt in a Construction Site
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces. With heavy machinery, towering structures, and unpredictable conditions, injuries happen more often than people realize. Workers face constant risks, and even the smallest mistake can lead to serious consequences. Whether it’s a minor cut or a life-threatening accident, safety should always be the top priority. After…
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Sterling Unveils Breakthrough CLT Site Access Mats
Sterling Site Access Solutions, a leading construction site access provider and the largest producer of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in North America, today announced a technological breakthrough in performance, durability and sustainability for its site access mats. Its patent-pending “CLT enhancement” method dramatically reduces typical deterioration caused by moisture, heat and normal wear and tear,…
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BAM welcomes hydrogen JCB loadall after site trial
Colin Evison, BAM’s innovation technical lead, said: “We’re starting to explore the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. It was important to get the hydrogen fuel machine on a real construction site. We’ve seen it in test environments, and we know that technically it does work, but putting it to the test on a…
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Tomorrow’s Leaders hosts site visit to Derby’s historic Friar Gate
Young construction professionals will be combining a site visit with socialising this month in a Tomorrow’s Leaders event in Derby. The CIOB event, on 20 March, includes a tour of Friar Gate, a historic goods yard built in the 1870s on the edge of Derby city centre, now being redeveloped by Wavensmere Homes. Derelict for…
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Job spotlight: site supervisor, Tarmac
A setback during the pandemic helped Alexander Michael, packed aggregate and macadam site supervisor at Tarmac, find the right career path. He spoke to Nadine Buddoo. What attracted you to a career in construction? I have always taken an interest in learning how things work and are constructed. Like many, this started with Lego and…
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Bally’s $1.7B Chicago casino gains site approval
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Providence, Rhode Island-based casino and resort company Bally’s Corp. cleared a key construction hurdle for its Chicago location following the formal approval of its site plans by the city’s Department of Planning and Development, Urbanize Chicago reported.…
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Emergency Response Plans: Is Your Construction Site Ready?
Construction sites are known as one of the highest risk work environments. With workers dealing with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, huge heights, and unpredictable weather conditions, it’s important to be prepared for an emergency. Whether your construction site is vulnerable to a fire, medical incident, chemical spill, or structural collapse, your swift response can mean…