Study Finds Upward Trend in Elevator-Related Construction Fatalities

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Workers are at risk of serious injury or death when installing, repairing and maintaining escalators and elevators, as well as when cleaning elevator shafts, conducting emergency evacuations of stalled elevators or performing construction work near open shafts. A recent study by CPWR’s Data Center found that while fatalities fluctuate year-to-year, the general trend in elevator-related deaths has been upward. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of deaths doubled from 14 in 2003 to 28 in 2016, with a peak of 37 deaths in 2015. Between 2011 and 2016, 145 construction workers died due to elevator-related … Read more

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One Snowmass 2-Building Resort Tops Out

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Haselden Construction recently celebrated the topping out of One Snowmass in Snowmass Village, Colorado. The new two-building resort will offer 41 whole and fractional ownership condos with sweeping views of the Roaring Fork Valley and an abundance of amenities. The resort will be the focal point of the entrance to Snowmass Base Village. One Snowmass, designed by 4240 Architecture, will provide 165,000 square feet of residential living space, retail shops, restaurants, a fitness center and yoga studio, spa and medical center. Condo units, ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet, will have balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of either … Read more

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Orange County Boasts Largest Ice Complex in California

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Swinerton has completed construction of the Great Park Ice and Fivepoint Arena in Irvine, California. Located in Orange County Great Park, the ice complex is the county’s first ice rink in 20 years and will house four rinks – three NHL rinks and one Olympic-sized rink. It will serve as the new training facility for the Anaheim Ducks National Hockey League team, as well as Olympic figure skating training. It will provide the public—especially local children—with new opportunities to learn and excel at ice sports. At 270,000 square feet, the Great Park Ice complex is not only the largest in … Read more

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Fourth Edition of Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction Available

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The American Concrete Institute and American Society of Concrete Contractors have released the fourth edition of the Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction in printed and digital formats. The new guide provides up-to-date knowledge of quality concrete construction practices written by and for contractors, and referenced by many licensing authorities. This guide details proven practices to produce quality concrete construction and covers the following: planning for quality, concrete mixtures, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, safety and legal issues. Now 262 pages – … Read more

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FMI Releases 2019 FMI Overview

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FMI Corporation has released its “2019 FMI Overview,” featuring FMI’s latest forecast, the 2019 U.S. and Canada Construction Outlook. The publication offers comprehensive construction forecasts for a broad range of market segments and geographies in the U.S. and Canada and provides valuable insights from FMI executives on how to navigate the next 12 months. Key highlights of the report include: 2018 marked another strong year for the North American built environment, with total U.S. engineering and construction spending growth expected to finish at 5 percent, the same as in 2017. Spending growth in 2018 was predominantly led by transportation and … Read more

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