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‘You’re only supposed to blow the tunnel up’: ‘Green’ explosive cuts CO2 emissions
Nitrate-free, biodegradable explosive for tunnel blasting reduces CO2 emissions and improves water and air quality
‘World first’ smart hard hat can detect impacts and falls
A new smart safety helmet that its manufacturers claim is a ‘world first’ can detect falls and impacts and automatically call for help
The 9 regions of the world where construction workers report never having OSH training
Wide-ranging survey examines how much health and safety training construction workers receive globally
Q&A with Skanska USA’s Scott Cannon on construction’s skills shortage
Read a Q&A with Skanska’s Scott Cannon on how internships can help support construction’s labour market
The year of the bridge: Will the trend to modernise the world’s aging infrastructure continue?
Bridge construction is booming globally as countries bolster metro connections and modernise their ageing infrastructure, and the trend looks set to continue, reports Mitchell Keller
Construction stress is not equal – how where you work dictates the stress you feel
University of Cambridge researchers in first-of-its-kind study into construction stress
VIDEO: How can construction be an advocate for addiction recovery?
In this video short, KHL’s Mitchell Keller talks with ABC’s Greg Sizemore about the importance of addiction recovery and mental health support in the construction industry.
Fluor JV gets go-ahead to start work on US$45 billion Hanford nuclear site cleanup
US government awards 10 year clean up contract worth up to US$45 billion for Hanford former nuclear site
Bechtel teams up with major US construction firms to combat suicide
CEOs of some of biggest US construction firms join advisory council on suicide prevention
JCB unveils new machine and technology
One of the world’s top ten OEMs has launched new construction equipment 
Heavy weather: Climate change drives demand for storm-resistant, bullet-proof cabins
Virginia-based off-site construction company VFP specialises in producing bullet-proof concrete cabins which can withstand tornadoes with a rating of EF5 
Digging for Ukraine: Volvo’s battle to get women to operate excavators and wheel loaders
Volvo CE is piloting a course aimed at encouraging more women to become qualified excavator and wheel loader operators, starting in Ukraine. 
Video: Discussing women in construction with Catie Williams of InEight
Mitchell Keller speaks with Catie Williams of InEight - a software and project management firm - about data and how women can have a big part in the future of construction
John McClelland to give ARA Q4 update
McClelland to present “ARA’s Q4 Equipment Rental Forecast and Market Update” during Working at Height event
John Deere implements SmartDetect on utility and production loaders
System uses advanced detection equipment to identify, classify objects
US construction association contributes to White House roundtable on addiction recovery
A US-based construction association took part in a White House-sponsored discussion on addiction and recovery
OSHA reveals top 10 violations
For the 14th consecutive year, fall protection remains the leading safety concern
What can be done to solve the global cladding crisis?
What can be done to solve the global cladding crisis?
Images | Investigation underway after partial bridge collapse in Germany
An investigation has started after the partial collapse of a Communist-era concrete bridge in Dresden, Germany.
US-based Balfour Beatty subsidiary settles sexual harassment suit
Balfour Beatty Infrastructure settled a sexual harassment and retaliation suit
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