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Total carnage as Deere hits a railway bridge

Digger Blog

One can only imagine that it would have been an insurance right off after this spectacular accident. Accidents will happen unfortunately, but in this instance it appears that only metal and concrete were the losers. Those items can be replaced, and at least nobody was killed in this incident.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, a small mistake can lead to serious and costly accidents, especially considering the price of cranes and other heavy machines from the heavy machinery marketplace. Concrete pump truck operator insurance. If you don’t own these heavy equipment, accidents are devastating, as they can deplete your finances.

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Safety Hazard on Construction Projects

The Constructor

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. Masons Build structures using bricks, concrete blocks, or other masonry materials. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs.

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Multi-Span Cable-stayed Highway Bridge Rises Over German Valley

ENR Construction

Originally due to finish in 2026, an accident during a large concrete placement will likely affect the schedule of the project, about 30 miles southwest of Stuttgart.

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Furthermore, they help prevent accidents and injuries, for they’re made of translucent material that invites natural light into buildings, and they keep heat away by deflecting the sun’s rays. . So, they can be used to organize and store corrosive materials. They’re Energy-Efficient. Fabric buildings are energy-efficient.

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Concrete Form Collapse Injures Construction Workers

Construction Dive

In a recent blog entry in Construction Junkie, Shane Hedmond reported on an accident at a mixed-use building in Oakland, California where about 20 construction workers fell 10 to 15 feet while placing concrete on the second floor. Read more.