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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Texas company pleads guilty to 2021 construction worker trench death

D Guerra Construction pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after a 13-foot trench collapse killed a worker, underscoring preventable excavation safety failures and rare corporate prosecution.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Harlem Legionnaires outbreak: Workers sickened with disease file negligence lawsuits against Harlem Hospital contractors | amNewYork

Construction workers sickened in the Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak are suing general contractors, alleging negligence tied to contaminated cooling towers that caused deaths and widespread infections.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Between Matter and Gesture, Architectures that Think Through Details

A staircase design requires precise engineering and identical step dimensions to ensure safety and comfort.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Self-builders could skip the queue with new fast-track route for building regulations approval

New government planning reforms will expedite building regulations approval for self-builders with a fast-track process and additional staffing.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
1 month ago

31 workers are safe after massive California water tunnel under construction collapses

Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a tunnel collapse at the Clearwater Tunneling Project in Wilmington, with no visible injuries reported. The workers were provided medical assessments following their extraction by emergency responders.
Los Angeles
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

31 workers reach safety after partial collapse of Los Angeles industrial tunnel

Thirty-one construction workers were safely rescued after a collapse in a Los Angeles industrial tunnel, with no major injuries reported.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Balconies 'doomed from the start' on 41m estate

The balconies in a new-build estate in east London posed a critical risk to residents due to fundamental design flaws.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

TLC driver crashes into and collapses Manhattan scaffold | amNewYork

A TLC driver's crash into scaffolding in Kips Bay raised safety concerns but resulted in no injuries.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Building site workers face trial over death of mum killed by falling bricks in east London

The incident highlights serious safety oversight in construction practices.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'None of this needed to happen' - words of tragic Berkeley balcony collapse victim still resonate 10 years on from preventable catastrophe

The Berkeley balcony collapse serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of faulty workmanship.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

CA is one step closer to adding high-speed cameras around freeway construction zones

High-speed cameras in construction zones aim to enhance worker safety and reduce vehicle intrusions.
New legislation proposes mobile speed cameras to address speeding in highway work zones.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Construction magnate surrenders to police over Bangkok tower collapse in earthquake

Construction negligence in Thailand leads to arrests after high-rise tragedy.
Professionals face charges over Bangkok building collapse and negligence.
Ninety-two deaths confirmed following collapse of nearly completed structure.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Officials end search at Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed after quake

Search operation for building collapse in Bangkok is officially over, with 89 bodies recovered and ongoing investigations into construction safety violations.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.
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fromUSA TODAY
4 months ago
NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

Unauthorized demolition of a load-bearing pier caused a parking garage to collapse, leading to one death and multiple injuries.
fromAol
4 months ago
NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

The 2023 parking garage collapse in Manhattan was due to unauthorized demolition work, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
4 months ago

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

Unauthorized demolition of a load-bearing pier caused a parking garage to collapse, leading to one death and multiple injuries.
fromAol
4 months ago
NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

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fromsilive
4 months ago

How safe are NYC construction sites? New report reveals drop in worker injuries

Worker injuries at NYC construction sites have reached a nine-year low, reflecting the success of safety initiatives.
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after skyscraper collapse

Authorities are probing Xin Ke Yuan Steel and another Chinese contractor involved in the construction to find out why the building crumbled following a quake...
UK news
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Mayor Adams visits the Dominican Republic after deadly nightclub roof collapse

Mayor Eric Adams visited the Dominican Republic, mourning victims of a nightclub collapse and discussing the need for better construction safety.
The nightclub tragedy highlights the necessity for improved regulations and compliance in construction oversight.
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