Tag: demolition
3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024
Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
Global Dow Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
Sustainability was at the forefront of the project with green construction and demolition practices employed throughout Dow Chemical Company's new Midland, MI headquarters.
Vanderbilt University Residence Hall Safely Imploded
Close to students and a major roadway, implosion of a Vanderbilt University residence hall required months of careful planning. Watch how it all came down.
Contractor Cited By OSHA For Wall Collapse, Fall Hazards
Cesar Mendoza, d.b.a. KI Management cited by US Labor Department’s OSHA for wall collapse, fall hazards at construction work site; faces more than $190,000 in proposed fines.
OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Workers Involved In Demolition And Underground Construction
This final rule applies the same crane rules to underground construction and demolition that are already being used by other construction sectors, and streamlines OSHA’s standards by eliminating the separate cranes and derricks standard currently used for underground and demolition work.
ANSI Approves Two Construction Safety Standards
The American Society of Safety Engineers announced its two standards, which address demolition and emergency situations.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Blame it on the GPS
One minute your childhood home is there. The next minute, it's gone. So are family heirlooms and other personal items. Why? Faulty GPS coordinates.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Extreme Demolitions
Some of these explosions/implosions are spectacular illustrations of how facility managers feel when frustrated by their buildings.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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