Quality infrastructure is vital to the Australian economy and the quality of life of Australians. If planned well, it can be a driver of local, regional or national productivity. The country's infrastructure is a mix of public and private assets and operators. This means that both the private sector and governments have an important role… Continue reading Building Australia's Future – Business Council of Australia
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Citing concerns about underreporting, OSHA is extending the comment period for the electronic reporting rule
OSHA said it has extended the comment period on its controversial proposal to regulate electronic reporting. The agency has postponed the comment period until October 14th. The rule, published on November 8, 2013, would amend OSHA's current recordkeeping requirements to require the nation's 38,000 establishments with more than 250 employees (and that are already required… Continue reading Citing concerns about underreporting, OSHA is extending the comment period for the electronic reporting rule
Jorge Garibay's Casa San Francisco is a monolithic group in a Mexican vineyard
a holiday home on a vineyard Casa San Francisco by Jorge Garibay Architects stands in a vineyard on the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende, in Mexican Guanajuato state. Designed as a vacation homeThe project draws its character from the world of winemaking and the slow changes that take place over time. The design reflects… Continue reading Jorge Garibay's Casa San Francisco is a monolithic group in a Mexican vineyard
The construction industry is facing labor shortages: shortages of bricklayers, foremen and electricians are threatening the schedules of major projects in Brazil and causing wages to skyrocket in 2025
Brazil is facing a historic shortage of construction workers; Wages are rising rapidly, and construction companies are investing in technology and retraining to prevent collapses on construction sites. Brazil is experiencing a historic shortage of construction workers, a phenomenon that is threatening the progress of large public and private projects across the country. With the… Continue reading The construction industry is facing labor shortages: shortages of bricklayers, foremen and electricians are threatening the schedules of major projects in Brazil and causing wages to skyrocket in 2025
Manhattan, NY – Jorge Sanchez was killed at the Hudson Yards construction site this fall
Manhattan, NY (October 25, 2025) – A tragic construction accident at Hudson Yards on Thursday morning claimed the life of 52-year-old Jorge Sanchez after he fell approximately 50 feet into a hole at a construction site on W. 30th St. The fatal crash occurred just before 9 a.m. at 605 W. 30th St., where Sanchez… Continue reading Manhattan, NY – Jorge Sanchez was killed at the Hudson Yards construction site this fall
Viodi View – 10/25/25 – Viodi View %
Six continents represented, eight innovation demonstrations shown and several BASe sessions presented are just some of the numbers associated with Broadband Forum's contributions to the Network X 2025 conference in Paris. However, the numbers do not reflect the impact of face-to-face events like Network X. The following links provide an insight into the Broadband Forum's… Continue reading Viodi View – 10/25/25 – Viodi View %
$35 million growth investment to drive innovation in project and safety management
FieldFlo, a fast-growing provider of project and safety management software for specialty subcontractors, has announced a $35 million growth investment from Mainsail Partners, a leading growth equity firm focused on vertical SaaS businesses. The funding will accelerate FieldFlo's product innovation, expand its team and strengthen support for subcontractors in high-risk industries across North America. Founded… Continue reading $35 million growth investment to drive innovation in project and safety management
Korean team's battery breakthrough locks anode materials in 5 seconds
Researchers have unveiled a fast, environmentally friendly technique that could revolutionize the production of lithium batteries. The method, developed by a group at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea, enables complete solvent recovery to produce sustainable materials while improving electron and ion transit and lithium storage capacity. Experts say the discovery… Continue reading Korean team's battery breakthrough locks anode materials in 5 seconds
How intelligent building technology is driving the next wave of sustainable building
The push for sustainable building is no longer optional. From government regulations to tenant demands, the construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. But for many developers, the shift to environmental protection raises a difficult question: How do you achieve ambitious sustainability goals without sacrificing efficiency, budget or delivery times? The… Continue reading How intelligent building technology is driving the next wave of sustainable building
Construction begins on the Shah Deniz compression project
Overview of the proposed SDC platform location and associated infrastructure (map courtesy of BP) The construction of the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project has begun. Located 43 miles (70 km) offshore in the Azerbaijani portion of the Caspian Sea, the project will maintain plateau gas production from Shah Deniz's Stage 2 facilities by increasing the… Continue reading Construction begins on the Shah Deniz compression project