Joint Venture Launches Phase One of New Dallas 250-Acre Urban Nature Park

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The Beck Group has launched construction on phase one of Harold Simmons Park, a new 250-acre urban nature park along the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas and is designed to unite communities and enhance access to nature. This project is a public-private collaboration led by the Trinity Park Conservancy, and forecasted to generate over $7 billion in economic impact for the city of Dallas. Design contributions come from firms such as Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Lake Flato Architects and Wernerfield Architects. In addition, the design process has involved input from local community members and stakeholders. The Trinity Park Conservancy selected … Read more

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Yale New Haven Hospital Reaches New Heights with Mental Health at Foundation

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As Connecticut’s Yale New Haven Hospital Bed Tower project reached new heights in fall 2023 — with steel erection in full swing and concrete slabs following closely behind — so did a new kind of partnership. Project general contractor Turner Construction Company, and Yale New Haven Health, came together to focus not only on building a world-class healthcare facility, but also to support the mental health and well-being of the workforce. The Centers for Disease Control reports that construction has the highest suicide rate of any industry and, with hundreds of men and women working onsite, this flagship project in … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Recognizes Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction

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Ahead of this year’s Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty announced a groundbreaking safety initiative recognizing live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction, which expands beyond OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four (falls, struck-by objects, electrocution and caught-in/between). According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are approximately 105,000 vehicle crashes in work zones resulting in approximately 42,000 injuries per year. The Department of Transportation also reports that approximately 900 people lost their lives in work zone crashes in 2024. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 94 to 143 construction workers per year lose their lives from vehicle incidents … Read more

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5 Ways Building Safety Professionals Use Artificial Intelligence

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By: Joan O’Neil and Ed Cilurso As artificial intelligence continues to evolve as a transformative technology, it’s increasingly supporting building safety professionals both in the field and behind the scenes. AI integration into the industry empowers professionals and organizations by providing enhanced tools to assess data, improve processes and enhance overall safety measures. Every May, the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign raises awareness about the role of building codes in keeping us all safe. Week 5 of this year’s campaign looks at how to use AI and other technologies for benefits, which include: 1. Improved access to data … Read more

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McLaren Construction to Deliver Dubai Harbour Multi-Story Car Park

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Shamal Holding has appointed McLaren International to expand the development of Dubai Harbour with a multi-story car park. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the development seeks to cater to a rise in demand for parking spaces due to population growth, tourism and urbanization. With a contract value of circa AED 100+ million (circa £22+ million), this project consists of the full construction of 338,925-square-foot, nine-story car park including rooftop parking, with a total capacity of 836 spaces. McLaren will be responsible with delivering the enabling works and all precast structures, incorporating delta beams on levels 2-8, together with all … Read more

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