Tag: Site
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Video | How Willmott Dixon contained a lithium-ion battery fire on site
Willmott Dixon senior build manager, Gavin Coleman MCIOB, explains how a serious fire involving a charging unit was averted at one of the contractor’s construction sites last month. A battery ignited while charging inside a VoltHub, a lithium-ion battery charging unit designed by tool storage manufacturer Armorgard. The unit’s proactive and reactive safety features, including…
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Machine operator saved by defibrillator at Wates prison site
“I firmly believe that having defibrillators on construction sites across the country could save countless lives in a critical situation. Without the quick thinking of [my lifelong friend] Colin, the staff at Wates, and immediate access to a defibrillator, I wouldn’t be here today. I died for 16 minutes on site, far from my family,…
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Historic mill site with planning permission for home on sale
A development opportunity is now available in Cambusbarron, a village located on the western edge of Stirling. Priced at £150,000, the site is part of the historic Hayford Mills, an area previously associated with Scotland’s spinning and weaving industry. We reveal everything you need to know about the building plot, including what the planning permission…
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Construction Site Risks & Key Preventive Strategies
Safety is integral to every project’s success in commercial construction. Whether building large-scale retail outlets, multi-family housing complexes, hospitality venues, or healthcare facilities, professionals across the supply chain must manage considerable risks. Construction sites are inherently active environments with heavy machinery, elevated workspaces, and shifting deadlines that can sometimes lead to injuries. Understanding the causes…
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On site with the UK’s first remote controlled tower crane
Contractor: WinvicCost: £80m+Form of contract: JCT Design and Build with amendmentsClient: Crown Student LivingArchitect: ECE WestworksEngineer: MeinhardtProgramme: 153 weeksCompletion: November 2025 (targeted) SubcontractorsConcrete frame and groundworks: MidwestFacade: HansenMEP: HighadmitPods: Offsite SolutionsPiling: VolkerFF&E: DeanestorRoofing: Advanced Roofing View the original article and our Inspiration here
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‘The use of the BIM model was a gamechanger on our site’
A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. GF Tomlinson has built a planetarium on top of an old 25m-diameter Victorian reservoir in Nottingham (Image: GF Tomlinson) Welcome home, planetarium The use of the BIM model was a gamechanger on our site. It…
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The Construction Site Accidents with the Potential to Take a Person’s Life
Construction sites are dangerous places with heavy machinery, towering structures, and unpredictable conditions. And, there are plenty of construction sites in NYC. While modern safety regulations aim to minimize these risks, accidents still tragically occur, leaving victims with fatal injuries. The average construction accident victim in NYC has to deal with a range of physical,…
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Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services Rebrand as HEI Civil
HEI Civil, a leading heavy civil construction company, is pleased to announce the official rebranding of Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services to HEI Civil. Peabody General Contractors was acquired by HEI Civil in 2018, and Horsepower Site Services joined the company in 2019. This rebranding solidifies HEI Civil’s position as a national leader…
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Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services Rebrand as HEI Civil
HEI Civil, a heavy civil construction company, announced the official rebranding of Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services to HEI Civil. Peabody General Contractors was acquired by HEI Civil in 2018, and Horsepower Site Services joined the company in 2019. “This rebranding marks a significant milestone in our journey to become the nation’s premier…
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MottMac JV to design major nuclear submarine site expansion
Rolls-Royce Submarines infrastructure director, Terry Meighan, said: “The expansion work we have planned is of critical national importance as it enables us to safely increase our speed of manufacture, helping to deliver Dreadnought and the new SSN-AUKUS attack submarines at a much faster rate.” View the original article and our Inspiration here