NFPA 800 to Redefine Lithium-Ion Battery Safety as Construction Industry Faces Rising Fire Risk

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The imminent release of the National Fire Protection Association’s new Battery Safety Code, NFPA 800, underscores the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries across the construction and infrastructure sectors, according to RAMTECH, a temporary fire detection and site safety solutions company. NFPA 800 is the first full-lifecycle standard for battery safety, covering manufacturing, transport, installation, operation, emergency response and end-of-life management. The code – which is expected to be published on a provisional basis shortly – follows an accelerated development process driven by the rapid expansion of lithium-ion technologies across construction, energy and industrial sectors. When compromised by damage […]

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Partnership Empowers Future Skilled Workforce through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship

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Trimble and SkillsUSA have collaborated to provide industry-leading technology and training to career and technical education students across the U.S. By integrating advanced modeling and geospatial tools into classrooms, trade training programs and state and national competitions, the collaboration aims to help prepare a workforce capable of meeting the demand for more than 450,000 new construction professionals in 2027. The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization to address the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible. Through this initiative, Trimble provides SkillsUSA advisors and instructors with an overview of its technology and multiple options to gain access for its […]

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Skanska-Fay JV Wins Top AGC Innovation Award for Breakthrough Gantry Crane System

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Skanska-Fay Joint Venture was awarded for developing a first-of-its-kind gantry crane system mounted on a flatbed railcar, engineered to navigate tight tunnel curves while transporting and precisely placing heavy precast slabs. As a result, the joint venture was named the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk. In addition, Holder-Moody-Bryson-Sovereign, JV and Hedrick Brothers Construction won second- and third-place awards. “We want to help innovators take great ideas and turn them into industry-wide solutions,” said Rick Andritsch, the association’s national president and partner and vice president of business development of VJS Construction Services in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. […]

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Construction Mental Health Alliance Launches Industry Pledge

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The Construction Mental Health Alliance, a newly formed  nonprofit, launched its Industry Pledge, now available on the organization’s website. The pledge includes measurable goals and invites construction leaders across North America to protect the physical and mental health of their workforce by committing to: Preventing traumatic brain injuries and head injuries Improving mental health and reducing suicide in construction Managing fatigue and reducing mental and physical stress Improving health, wellness and fitness. “For too long, our industry has asked workers to power through pain, both physical and mental, without the support they deserve,” said Scott Greenhaus, president of the CMHA. […]

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Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association Urges Safe Usage on Construction Sites

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Portable generators are often essential on today’s construction sites. From early-stage developments where permanent power has not yet been installed to temporary power needs that keep crews productive and projects on schedule, generators play a critical role in meeting demanding timelines across the building trades. Because these units are used daily in rugged, fast-moving environments, jobsite safety must remain a top priority. The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association encourages contractors, equipment managers, rental companies and safety professionals to be aware of its safety and performance standard for portable generators. PGMA reminds professionals that CO-shutoff technology is a cornerstone of portable generators, […]

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