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Construction workers urged to stay COVID smart outside work
Construction workers have been reminded by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart to stay “COVID smart” in their social lives and when travelling to and from jobs.
Speaking at the CICV Forum, Mr Stewart insisted it was “essential” for the sector’s staff...
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Consortium to develop carbon analytics AI system
A consortium comprising Winvic, University of the West of England, Edgetrix and Costain will receive £800,000 in funding to develop the first embodied carbon analytics AI system of its kind in the next two years.
The project entitled ‘AI System...
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New Skills Centre Will Benefit South Wales Construction Industry
A recent survey by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) revealed that a shortage of labour is a significant obstacle to the potential growth of the Welsh construction industry. Looking to provide a practical solution to regional and national...
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Essential construction law webinars from Beale & Co
Leading construction law firm Beale & Co’s latest construction webinar series is set to discuss a number of key industry topics including fire safety, delays in consultancy contracts, building safety post-Grenfel and the contracts landscape in 2021
At an event...
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Oregon construction industry touts low COVID-19 case numbers at jobsites
Cases of COVID-19 continue to remain low on construction jobsites in Oregon, thanks to the industry’s commitment to best practices outlined by the Joint COVID-19 Construction Safety Task Force, officials said.
That commitment continues in other ways, according to the...
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Innovative use of robots and autonomous systems in construction
The construction industry is vital to Europe's economy, providing around 18 million direct jobs and contributing to about 9% of the EU's GDP. Its importance as a sector has prompted research into making it even more competitive.
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Avoiding Health-Related HR Issues in the Construction Industry
From an employee standpoint, few industries are more dangerous than construction. This hands-on sector comes with a number of hazards, including electricity, heights, and powerful machinery. However, despite the risky nature of construction sites, there are various ways that...
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