Tag: Zone
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Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In an effort to better protect road builders and drivers, Kentucky will place automated speed enforcement cameras in highway work zones, the state’s Transportation Cabinet announced Aug. 12. The Transportation Cabinet will begin installing speed…
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Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In an effort to better protect road builders and drivers, Kentucky will place automated speed enforcement cameras in highway work zones, the state’s Transportation Cabinet announced Aug. 12. The Transportation Cabinet will begin installing speed…
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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Incoming students at the University of California, Berkeley’s $95 million Grimes Engineering Center could likely learn a thing or two about their chosen field from the building’s construction. Built in the heart of Cal’s campus in the Berkeley…
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3 in 5 road builders experienced a work zone crash in last year
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. About three in five contractors have experienced at least one vehicle crash in a roadway workzone in the last year. Nearly a third have counted five or more crashes. That’s according to a survey of members of…
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Building a house in a flood zone? Is it worth the risk?
As our climate continues to change, flooding is increasingly a concern for homeowners. For self-builders, flooding can have serious implications, even before a brick is laid. If you’re buying land, flood risk isn’t just a matter of safety, it’s a fundamental part of the planning process. Get it wrong, and you could face delays, extra…
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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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How to zone a garden and transform your outdoor space
Finding out how to zone a garden is the first step to making your outdoor space more user friendly. Put simply zoning is the process whereby areas of a garden are sectioned off for specific uses such as relaxation, dining, a grow-your-own space or kids’ play area. Whether you have a large garden that lacks…
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Industry group calls for federal action on work zone safety
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction worker James Harper, 24, was killed when a tractor-trailer struck him April 15 as he filled a pothole on Interstate 77 between Kanawha City and Marmet, West Virginia. The driver has since been arrested and charged…
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Self-Build Zone reveals how to master cost control on your next self-build or renovation
Assembling a team of engineers, architects, and builders from the outset will help you scope out your build, establish a realistic budget, and determine the type of structure and materials best suited to your vision. These professionals will provide estimates based on a masterplan, but some suggested choices may stretch your budget. Review elements such…