Tag: Work
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Stop work order on Empire Wind 1 lifted, Equinor resumes construction
The Trump administration has lifted its stop work order on the 810-MW Empire Wind 1 project offshore New York, allowing construction to resume, developer Equinor said Monday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, D, said in a Monday release that “countless conversations with Equinor and White House officials” had led to the lifting of the stop…
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Seattle manager combines sheet metal work with technology
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Liz Fong didn’t imagine how much technology would play a role in her career when she first…
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Why Heated Gloves Are Essential for Winter Construction Work
Construction crews face no off-season they build and renovate regardless of snow, sleet, or sub-zero temperatures. As such, winter style on the job site is shifting from layering in bulk to incorporating high-performance gear that maximizes both warmth and usability. Heated gloves, particularly those from Arcfomor, are rapidly becoming essential for cold-weather productivity, comfort, and…
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more work to be done despite ‘positive shift’
Daisie Barnett, policy development manager at CIOB, said there has been a clear, positive shift in the amount of mental health support construction companies offer to their employees since the pandemic. She added: “Our research shows more than 75% of employees have been encouraged to get involved with awareness events like Mental Health Awareness Week,…
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Manchester centre helps local people into construction work
CIOB Manchester Hub committee member Tom Morris MCIOB is celebrating six months of success for the Community Construction Skills Centre in Collyhurst, Manchester. Morris is a senior construction manager with Far East Consortium (FEC), which opened the centre in partnership with Manchester City Council. The centre offers a series of training courses and hands-on classes that give learners…
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What Concrete Contractors Should Know About Work Zone Compliance
You’re pouring footers next to a live lane of traffic. Your crew’s navigating rebar, forms and truck deliveries. And somewhere behind it all, there’s a driver scrolling social media at 45 mph. This is why traffic control isn’t just a check-the-box item—it’s a matter of security for your people, your schedule and your bottom line.…
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‘Natural air conditioning’ — but does the zero-energy cooling trick with plants actually work?
With the cost of installing traditional air conditioning units climbing above £3,000 – and energy bills rising – millions of Brits are seeking affordable and eco-friendly ways to stay cool. Now, experts say the answer may already be sitting on your windowsill. Craig Morley, gardening expert at Budget Seeds, says some of the most effective…
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Mobile Lifting Power: How Gantry Cranes Boost Jobsite Work
When it comes to heavy lifting, few tools offer the perfect blend of strength, flexibility, and mobility quite like gantry cranes. These adaptable machines have transformed the way industries move materials—especially on jobsites where permanent infrastructure is limited or evolving. Whether you’re lifting massive steel beams on a construction site or moving containers in a…
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Making Customer Stratification Work in Equipment Rental
There are several definitions of “stratification,” many of which deal with rock formations. In today’s case, the definition is more on the side of “the dividing of a society into levels based on power or socioeconomic status.” Stratification is also defined as the act of sorting data, people, and objects into distinct groups or layers.…
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Recordable SIFs drop, but there’s more work to be done
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The good news? The number of serious injuries and fatalities in construction declined 17% in 2023 compared to the previous year. “The bad news is on a macrolevel across all industries, even though lagging measures such as…