Iconic Bendor Island Project South of France Reopens

After undergoing several years of renovation, Bendor Island officially reopened and will be open to the public May 1, operating under the Zannier Hotels brand. This iconic project, which was led by the Paul Ricard Company and carried out by a consortium headed by Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est, is the crowning achievement of an exceptional development combining heritage restoration, new construction and compliance with stringent environmental requirements. Just off the coast of Bandol, in the South of France, Bendor Island was acquired by Paul Ricard in 1950. It has undergone a massive transformation that has brought it up to date, while … Read more

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PCL Takes Home Two Toronto Construction Association Awards

PCL Constructors Canada earned high honors at the Toronto Construction Association’s Best of the Best Awards, with two wins recognizing professional excellence and outstanding contributions to the GTA construction industry. Presented at the TCA’s 158th Annual General Meeting, PCL was awarded Project Achievement Awards for the Kingsway College Senior School Phase 2 renovation and George Brown Polytechnic’s Limberlost Place. The awards spotlight excellence across the GTA construction industry, recognizing those who set new standards for performance and professionalism and commending teams that excel through innovation, strong leadership and collaborative execution. Best of the Best Small Project Achievement Award: Kingsway College … Read more

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Construction Milestone Reached at Birmingham England Temple

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has marked a significant milestone on the Birmingham England Temple project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with steelwork progressing well across the scheme and the Temple spire successfully installed. Click here to view video. Steel will be incorporated across two buildings, and steel erection is now underway on the main Temple building. Rising to 38 meters from ground level, the spire is a defining architectural feature and will become a prominent addition to Birmingham’s skyline. Work on the ancillary building is also progressing with the commencement of its steel installation. This … Read more

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When the Jobsite Heats Up

5 ways superintendents can prevent heat-related illness, keep crews safe By Scott Risch Across the United States, project sites and their superintendents deal with a consistent set of heat-related challenges and health risks from heat exposure, regardless of region or project size. But heat illness is predictable, and doesn’t happen suddenly, which is why there are preventable solutions that can lead to faster recognition and response. Five ways superintendents can prevent heat-related illness and keep crews safe this summer include team training, proactive planning, site setup, leading by example and technology. Training: the deadly gap Most employers check a box … Read more

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Power Meets Portability with New FLEX STACK PACK Wet/Dry Vacuum

Engineered to conquer spills, dust and debris with up to 63 cubic feet per minute of airflow and 82 inches of water lift, the new FLEX STACK PACK 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum delivers the suction strength users demand for cleanup in a compact, highly portable design. Built for the realities of the jobsite, this cordless shop vacuum runs on the 24V platform and offers total cross-compatibility with all FLEX 24V batteries, chargers and tools. Whether tackling wet messes, fine dust or heavy-duty debris, users get the performance of a full-size vac in a grab-and-go high-performance machine. At the core of … Read more

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