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Current Construction News
Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Because this line […] The post 7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety appeared first on Levelset. [...]
Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. Environmental laws provide […] The post Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on Levelset. [...]
At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. For example, a faulty connection somewhere along a circuit could trigger a fire that causes significant damage or total loss to the structure. This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Scenarios […] The post Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It appeared first on Levelset. [...]
When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. A construction-to-permanent loan can help owners save time and money — one loan and closing transaction streamlines […] The post How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders appeared first on Levelset. [...]
If necessity is the mother of invention, consider scarcity and inflation the grandparents of throwing your hands in the air and saying “Well, what can I order?” In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices have slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering […] The post 17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials appeared first on Levelset. [...]
Japan auto giant's EV battery plant will be the third in Ontario—in addition to a Volkswagen facility in St. Thomas to start construction in 2025 and a Stellantis-LG plant in Windsor under way since last year. [...]
The point of contention in the EPA-issued mandates is the technical and economic viability of carbon capture and storage technology. [...]
The funding agreement with the U.S. Commerce Dept. was contingent on Micron Technologies' recently announced pledge to invest $50 billion in the plants over the next five years. [...]
State officials begin moving ahead with rebuild plans as the first large ships are able to leave the Port of Baltimore since the collapse. [...]
Dublin Airport is pursuing a $1.8-billion capital investment program digitally, with more than 140 projects being delivered using the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform. [...]
