British Antarctic Survey Project Underway on New Building

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Construction has begun in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey, with specialists arriving at Rothera Research Station to progress several projects to secure the future of polar operations and research. In a first for the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme, some of the construction team, along with BAS team members, will be working through the Austral or Antarctic winter, known as “wintering.” This will see eight construction team members stationed at Rothera for seven months during Antarctica’s winter season from May through November, in which some periods are spent in 24-hour darkness, with harsh polar weather. The season will see the … Read more

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Falls and Ladder Misuse Fill Three of OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations

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It’s a streak no one should be happy about. For the 13th year in a row, fall protection (general requirements) is OSHA’s No. 1 safety violation. Additionally, ladders came in third and fall protection (training requirements) was eighth in the agency’s annual list of its Top 10 violations. The list was revealed this fall at the National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo and covers fiscal year 2023. By the numbers, Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) racked up 7,271 violations in that time, Ladders (1926.1053) had 2,978 and Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503) had 2,112. Three violations in … Read more

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Work Begins on $225M Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center

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Work has begun on the new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. The 200-bed, $225-million facility, which will be built on a 54-acre site, will offer short- and long-term treatment for psychiatric patients of all ages. It will include a crisis stabilization unit, an outpatient center, state-of-the-art amenities and a community education center. The facility is being developed by the Texas Facilities Commission and will be operated by a new entity co-sponsored by Midland County Hospital District and Ector County Hospital District. The project is funded by the state of Texas and a wide variety of Permian Basin … Read more

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Mental Wellness in Construction

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By Elizabeth Crowley Construction workers have always played a visible role in our nation’s prosperity and economic health. After all, they literally build our cities, go to heights where few other people venture and help modernize our world. Construction workers are known for their strength, determination and grit, but there is also a darker and, sadly, unconfronted reality to their work environment that needs more attention. Namely, the high rates of substance abuse, suicide and depression among our workforce. In fact, construction workers are five times more likely to die from suicide than from work-related injuries, and four times more … Read more

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Ground Broken on $131M Project at University of Texas at San Antonio

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Groundbreaking was celebrated at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Careers building, also known as San Pedro II. Turner Construction Company is the general contractor on the project. The seven-story, 180,000-square-foot facility located in San Antonio’s Tech District is designed by Overland | Gensler. San Pedro II will serve as a collaborative space for programs in business, computer engineering, hardware/software development and sciences. The building will prioritize fluid indoor-outdoor connections and flexible spaces, creating a versatile hub for students, faculty, staff and the downtown community. The facility will offer an abundance of amenities, including a café, … Read more

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