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Aug 16, 2019

Most Companies Involved in FIU Bridge Collapse Have Agreed to Settle Civil Lawsuits, But There’s One Holdup

Aug 16, 2019

Almost 18 months ago, an under construction pedestrian bridge on Florida International University’s (FIU) campus collapsed, killing 6 people and injuring another 8. While many investigations have closed, including OSHA’s scathing report, families of victims and survivors have been awaiting the results of civil lawsuits filed against the companies in charge of the projects.

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 15, 2019

Madison Square Garden is Building a 366’ Tall Spherical Event Space in Las Vegas

Aug 15, 2019

There’s no doubt that building rectangles in construction is much easier than making round objects, which is why building a 366 foot tall sphere in the middle of Las Vegas really caught our eye.

Aug 15, 2019

Aug 14, 2019

Autodesk BIM 360 Updates Clash Detection Functionality within Model Coordination Module

Aug 14, 2019

One of the key components of BIM is the ability to detect clashes, which are design coordination issues that result in the inability to construct a building as drawn. The use of 3-dimensional drawings allows contractors –and software- to detect if key building components are intersecting before it’s about to be installed in the field. Autodesk BIM 360 has recently updated its clash detection abilities within its Model Coordination module more easily and efficiently within its platform.

Aug 14, 2019

Aug 13, 2019

Procore Acquires Data Insight App Company, ConstructionBI

Aug 13, 2019

Hot off of the acquisition of Honest Buildings, a project management software aimed at owners and developers, Procore has announced they have acquired yet another tech company to help bolster their offerings.

Aug 13, 2019

Aug 12, 2019

Women in Construction Conference to Make it’s US Debut in September

Aug 12, 2019

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women only account for 9.9% of the workforce in the United States construction industry. To help drive gender diversity in construction and empower women, a new conference will be making its US debut in September, called Women in Construction USA 2019.

Aug 12, 2019

Aug 8, 2019

A Complete Guide to Milwaukee Tool’s M18 Battery Lineup

Aug 8, 2019

For years, Milwaukee has made it very clear that they will continue to keep their M18 platform as their core system. Cordless tool users spend a ton of money into batteries these days, and the company’s goal is to not force them into investing into a new cordless system. That means that Milwaukee has to come up with innovative ways to provide the tools users want while being limited to 18 volts.

Aug 8, 2019

Aug 7, 2019

Ohio Plumber Fined $145K & Placed on OSHA Severe Violator Program After 2019 Trench Collapse Death

Aug 7, 2019

The spring of 2019 saw 3 trench collapse deaths in a span of 10 days. One at a home construction site in Colorado, another during a culvert install in Marysville, Ohio, and a third at a residential site in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio. The latter has recently received a hefty fine and penalty from OSHA.

Aug 7, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

3M Issues Immediate Stop Use and Recall on DBI-SALA Nano-Lok edge and Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifelines

Aug 6, 2019

Personal fall protection devices are extremely important to saving lives and preventing injuries due to falls on a jobsite. Half the battle is getting your team to wear harnesses, but when they do, you need to trust that the devices will work when they’re needed. 3M has recently issued an immediate stop use and product recall on two of their fall protection products.

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 5, 2019

Procore Announces Full Lineup for Annual Tech Conference, Groundbreak, Hopes for Largest Event Yet

Aug 5, 2019

Construction Management software company, Procore, initially launched their annual technology conference, Groundbreak, back in 2015. Originally hosted at their headquarters in California, the event has grown exponentially from that first year and this year may be its biggest yet.

Aug 5, 2019

Aug 1, 2019

9 Workers Injured After Floor Collapse During Concrete Placement of 7th Floor in Houston

Aug 1, 2019

While placing concrete on the 7th floor of a new hotel in Houston, TX, 16 construction workers were suddenly sent falling to the 6th floor below, sending 9 of them to the hospital, according to local news reports.

Aug 1, 2019