The recent tragedy in Langford, British Columbia, where a construction worker in his mid-20s lost his life due to a workplace injury, has cast a glaring spotlight on the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the construction sector. The incident, which took place near the 1400 block of
Interocean Marine Services, a specialist in offshore support services, has received notable certifications from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV for conducting Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements (UTM) via drones on mobile offshore units. This advancement includes the adoption of the
In an effort to comply with increasingly stringent environmental and noise regulations on European job sites, Furukawa Unic has introduced the Unic UM325, an electric spider crane designed to meet the evolving demands for zero-emissions and low-noise equipment. The debut of the UM325 is a
A transformative change is on the horizon for the construction industry. Beginning October 1, 2024, businesses and self-employed workers in the construction sector will need to adhere to a new mandatory credit-based driving license system. Spearheaded by the Pnrr decree law, this initiative aims to
Milwaukee's E. North Avenue, a crucial corridor through the city's bustling East Side, is undergoing a transformative construction project aimed at significantly improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. With a comprehensive set of design changes, this initiative addresses past
In a disturbing development, a federal safety inspection revealed that GL Construction of Madison LLC, a contractor operating in suburban Madison, Wisconsin, has once again failed to protect its workers from fall hazards—one of the most life-threatening risks in the construction industry. During a
