Construction safety news articles 
Kai Tak Sports Complex and HK-ZH-Macau Bridge Government Decision Makers to present at Urban Infrastructure 2012 in Hong Kong 2 March 2012
Senior government officers from two of the most current and anticipated urban infrastructure projects in Hong Kong have agreed to join the line up of top government speakers at the Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Conference to be held on the 2nd March. Jonathan McKinley, Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs, Sports & Recreation Branch, Home Affairs Bureau, Government of the HKSAR will discuss status and development plans the New Kai Tak Sports Hub.... [more]
REPORT ON HIGH RISE RETROFIT SPRINKLER PROJECT CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT ADVISOR
A new report details how a pilot project, sponsored by the sprinkler industry through the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association was undertaken in September 2011. The project resulted in the retrofitting of a fully comprehensive sprinkler system in a 1960's high-rise residential care home block of flats. Sheffield City Council owns the block, which is operated by Sheffield Homes as sheltered housing. This report demonstrates that it is b... [more]
Smallest ever height restriction met by Franklin Hodge for ASDA tank challenge
Deep in the vaulted cellars of an early 19th century former vinegar maker, Franklin Hodge is on course to complete one of its most challenging projects, installing four fire sprinkler water tanks for the new ASDA store in Worcester. Part of the new £75M St Martin’s Quarter Carillion Richardson development, Franklin Hodge have been working closely alongside ASDA, main contractor Carillion and fire protection specialists Tyco to design and build... [more]
Ronacrete and Cemplas repair fire station buildings, appointed by The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority
The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority appointed Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd as the principal contractor to undertake concrete repair, brick repair and rendering works to the training tower and rear boundary walls of Croydon Fire Station. Cemplas completed the project using a variety of products selected from Ronacrete’s Concrete Repair & Protection and Waterproofing & Tanking ranges. Training tower Cemplas carrie... [more]
Romanian steel producer obtains EN 1090 certification
Romanian steel manufacturer Coifer Impex SRL has decided to obtain TÜV Rheinland certification in accordance with the new EN 1090-1 standard and is the first Romanian production company to do so. The introduction of EN 1090-1 standardises the various technical specifications. This harmonisation will lead to free trade of construction products within the EU member states for the first time.“ This indicates that Coifer is responding to changed mark... [more]
Other Construction safety news and reviews
I-27 safety project cleared for construction
The I-27 construction project is a go — again.
Partners in Road Construction Safety Marks 10 Year Anniversary
EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 16, 2012) - This month marks a very important milestone for Partners in Road Construction Safety (PIRCS). It's the 10th Anniversary for PIRCS' campaign, whose original partnership with public and private sector organizations was formed in 2003 to reduce collisions in road construction zones and improve driver attitudes towards road and utility workers ...
Safety concerns ignored before Music City Center accident
A state investigation into an accident at the Music City Center construction site indicates that safety concerns were ignored in the weeks before a worker fell nearly three stories earlier this year.
Pike builders group offers safety course
Pike County Builders Association will present a 10-hour Construction Safety Course, through the partnership with Pennsylvania Builders Association and Occupational Safety and Health Administration training academies and instructors, to its members and...
Supv Construction
· Supervise team(s) of both contract and full time to work on various pipeline and storage related construction projects. · Support the Area Construction/Maintenance Leader with the construction portion of the group's responsibilities · Evaluate and recommend feasibility of existing and new construction projects.
Echo Pacific Construction Begins Modernization in the Anaheim City School District
Echo Pacific Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce the commencement of construction on the Gauer Elementary School campus in Anaheim. As one of the largest elementary school districts in California, Anaheim City School District offers a broad range of programs and learning opportunities, enhanced by strong support from families and the community.
TAG construction honored at annual safety awards
The American Group of Constructors Inc. received high honors May 10 at the Northwest Indiana Construction Awards Banquet, hosted by the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. and the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable.
Boston Workers’ Compensation Attorney Supports NIOSH, OSHA Initiative to Reduce Construction Site Falls
Steven H. Kantrovitz of Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C., says campaign’s safety education tools can help decrease incidence of construction site injuries and deaths in Boston, Massachusetts and across the U.S.Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Boston workers’ compensation attorney Steven H. Kantrovitz said today that employers could save their employees’ lives by joining a national campaign by ...
Laws to blame for Qld driver death: Union
A teenage truck driver crushed to death on a construction site west of Brisbane was the victim of inadequate workplace safety laws, the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) says.
OSHA concerned about NJ construction site falls
Federal labor officials want construction companies in New Jersey to ensure that employees working above 6 feet have the proper equipment to protect themselves from falls.
