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Risk Management

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

A recent study shows the range of the "struck by" hazard category

Richard Korman

September 5, 2017

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The "struck by" category includes vehicles and equipment, but all falling objects are dangerous.

Artificial Intelligence Advances To Improve Construction

Andrew Rink

September 5, 2017

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The tech world is counting on construction professionals not only to keep informed about new technology but also to use leading-edge solutions to tackle intractable problems.

Help Available To Evaluate the Impact of Construction Delays

Nadine M. Post

September 5, 2017

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The American Society of Civil Engineers has published a standard to help project teams determine the impact of construction delays.

Duke Cancels Nuclear Plants, Promises $6 Billion in Investments

Pam Radtke Russell

September 4, 2017

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Duke shelves plans for reactors in Florida and North Carolina, plans for more solar in Florida.

Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Further gains expected following Hurricane Harvey

Pam Radtke Russell

September 1, 2017

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Hurricane Harvey is likely to boost work even further, says economist.

Natural Disasters

Hurricane Harvey: Rain Stops in Texas as Lakes, Rivers Keep Rising

Louise Poirier

August 30, 2017

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, other districts, release water from reservoirs and lakes to prevent failures.

Houston Area Transportation Infrastructure Largely Still Unusable

Aileen Cho

August 30, 2017

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Airports, rail and bus service in the Houston area were still being assessed Aug. 30.

Jacobs Deal Costs CH2M Award Of $57M Boston-Rail CM Role

August 30, 2017

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Jacobs Engineering Group’s intended purchase of CH2M, announced on Aug. 2, has apparently cost the latter its $57-million construction-management contract for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line extension.

Tall-Buildings Group Probes Link Between Fire and Facades

August 30, 2017

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The deadly June Grenfell Tower fire in London and other high-profile blazes involving building facades have spurred the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat to research the link between fire spread and facades.