United States of America - In the United States, buildings are constructed to withstand the usual occurrence of rain, wind, snow, and earthquakes. The abnormal events of gas explosions, vehicle impacts, and uncontrolled building fires are not usually considered by architectures and engineers. Now, a new building standard may aid engineers in…

New Haven, Connecticut - A building which was under construction near the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut partially collapsed on June 2, 2023, after a concrete pour went off course. City officials have reported that eight construction workers have been injured, two of which are in critical condition. No fatalities have occurred. …

First round of grant awards, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports projects to improve worker safety, make transit more reliable, and support local business districts

United States of America - Heat indexes and air qualities have been consistent and increasing this summer. Throughout the country States have had boats and battles with heat. As the summer expands we are seeing increased risk in forecasts. New England is currently seeing increases in demand as well as increases in heat and forecasts. Companies and…

United States Of America - Gas & Diesel price volatility has become a long lasting push and pull battle over the years. Since the United States Of America set it goals to eliminate oil imports from Russia it has implemented new laws and push towards more responsible energy sourcing, consumption and emissions. Although the move does seem…

Moscow, Russia & Kyiv, Ukraine - Putin's chickens have come home to roost after decades of rape, murder, poisoning, market manipulations, crypto heists, money laundering, harassment, hacking, stalking, drug dealing and worst of all destroying and walking over his own peoples dead bodies along the way. The Russian people have been openly robbed…

United State Of America - President Biden issued an Executive Order moment ago in response to President Putin's alleged recognition claims of Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics (DNR and LNR) as "independent" republics. Stated in a White House press release moments ago President Biden stated that President Putin's actions contradict Russia's…

Darmstadt, Germany - One of the largest research facilities in the world is under construction, The Facility For Antiproton And Ion Research. The research facility is located in the Rhine-Main-Area's southern reaches (Frankfurt Metropolitan Region). Darmstadt has a population of approximately 160,000, placing it fourth in the State of Hesse behind…

Boston, Massachusetts - The vaccine mandate for city employees in Boston has been temporarily halted by an appeals court judge in response to a lawsuit brought by labor unions representing first responders against the city of Boston. The decision grants a stay to termination of their jobs which affects approximately 450 city employees who are…

United States Of America - The United States was already dealing with a sharp consistent worker death rate prior to the Pandemic. We knew this. What we are seeing now is a compounded accelerated increase and it is spreading to vehicle, equipment, hauling, warehousing and trucking. Workers are being pushed to the limits at home and at work. Mostly…

United States Of America - Counterfeit parts are at the center of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission Special Inquiry. A detailed report was released on Wednesday, February 9 outlining the concerns. Robert J. Feitel, Inspector General - NRC, presented the findings to  Christopher T. Hanson, Chairman of the NRC, via Memorandum. The inquiry outlined by…

United States Of America - Despite improvements in equipment and advancements in wearable technology, safety in the construction industry continues to see an ever-rising number of preventable injuries and deaths creeping into the 2022 year. In the United States, construction workers only make up 6% of the labor force but account for roughly 20%…

Washington- On Thursday January 13th, the supreme court had blocked president Biden’s decision to have a vaccine and testing mandate for businesses and major employers. However, the court stated that the federal government is able to enforce the necessary measures to ensure safety for employees. With the recent Omicron variant surge, US…

In the wake of the death of a construction worker at American Dream Mall two years ago, the family of the worker has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Meadowlands mall and numerous businesses linked with its development.

Denver, Colorado - Geo-Spatial enthusiasts, experts, and exhibitors will be at Geo Week 2022 to showcase new and emerging technology, improved possibilities, and effective outcomes while Denver opens its door to limitless freedom between the built environment and its professionals. Partnerships including the American Society for Photogrammetry…