Holding back the tide in Venice
Venice’s new flood gates have been deployed in earnest for the first time. St Mark’s Square would normally have been under water during the high tide, according to The Construction...
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Giant airbags trial for the protection of roadside workers
Highways England and Kier are trialling a giant airbag to protect road workers from traffic. The vehicle incursion airbag aims to stop motorists driving into work areas at roadworks. The...
Suspension trauma can be a thing of the past
After a worker experiences a fall and is hanging in a harness, blood can accumulate in his or her veins, which can lead to orthostatic intolerance, a condition that occurs when...
Victorian State Government implements new procurement approach to aid local companies
The Victorian Government is changing the procurement of the two Suburban Roads Upgrade packages into a $2.2 billion road construction blitz, reports Infrastructure Magazine. In an effort to support the...
A familiar sight is missing from the US urban skyline
Crane counts in North American cities drop for first time since 2017 For the first time since July 2017, the number of cranes in North American cities has decreased, according...
Submissions open for review of dangerous goods act
Submissions are now open for the Victorian State Government review of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 with serious implications for the construction industry and its suppliers. The statement headline reads:...
Road technology going slow in the fast lane
Road technology used in smart motorways has failed to keep pace with developments in vehicle technologies, researchers have found, reports The Construction Index in the UK. This has major implications...
Training funds provided to support UK’s Green Home scheme
With the green homes grant scheme set to start in England next week, the government has allocated £6.9m for a training drive to help ensure there are enough competent tradespeople...
Lendlease America Launches H3 Wellness Hubs to challenge Chem toilets
Lendlease America has launched its new H3 Wellness hubs to service vertical worksites. The ‘hubs’ are designed to connect directly to sanitation, fresh water and electric services on multi-level construction...
UK Government to increase social value requirements when seeking government work
Businesses in the UK seeking to win government work must set out how they will also deliver on the government’s social value priorities, reports The Construction Index. The changes mean...