The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries Caused by Heavy Equipment Handling

Construction workers are at high risk of soft-tissue injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. They can hurt themselves when handling heavy equipment and materials, leading to missed work or long-term physical issues. In some cases, companies can experience financial losses and project delays as a result. Ergonomics can be an impactful, high-ROI investment. Ensuring workers are fit […]

Vertical Visions: How Well Do You Know Curtain Wall Systems?

This week’s quiz is from Vertical visions: Selecting and specifying curtain wall systems. From unitized assemblies to stick-built systems, curtain walls shape both the performance and aesthetic of modern façades. Test your knowledge on selecting and specifying the right system—balancing thermal performance, constructability, and design intent in today’s high-performance buildings. Source link

Multifamily starts jump in January

Multifamily housing starts jumped on a monthly and yearly basis, buoying new residential construction overall, according to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest residential construction report released Thursday. The Census Bureau is still catching up on releasing data that was delayed by the federal government shutdown. Starts for buildings with five or more units […]