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Self-builders could skip the queue with new fast-track route for building regulations approval

New government planning reforms will expedite building regulations approval for self-builders with a fast-track process and additional staffing.

fromwww.dailybreeze.com

31 workers are safe after massive California water tunnel under construction collapses

Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a tunnel collapse at the Clearwater Tunneling Project in Wilmington, with no visible injuries reported. The workers were provided medical assessments following their extraction by emergency responders.

Los Angeles

US news

fromwww.npr.org

31 workers reach safety after partial collapse of Los Angeles industrial tunnel

Thirty-one construction workers were safely rescued after a collapse in a Los Angeles industrial tunnel, with no major injuries reported.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Balconies 'doomed from the start' on 41m estate

The balconies in a new-build estate in east London posed a critical risk to residents due to fundamental design flaws.

fromwww.amny.com

TLC driver crashes into and collapses Manhattan scaffold | amNewYork

A TLC driver's crash into scaffolding in Kips Bay raised safety concerns but resulted in no injuries.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Building site workers face trial over death of mum killed by falling bricks in east London

The incident highlights serious safety oversight in construction practices.

fromIndependent

'None of this needed to happen' - words of tragic Berkeley balcony collapse victim still resonate 10 years on from preventable catastrophe

The Berkeley balcony collapse serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of faulty workmanship.

Mission District

fromABC7 San Francisco

Cement truck crashes into Daly City homes, no injuries reported

A cement truck crashed into homes in Daly City, causing significant damage and disruption to residents' lives.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

CA is one step closer to adding high-speed cameras around freeway construction zones

High-speed cameras in construction zones aim to enhance worker safety and reduce vehicle intrusions.

New legislation proposes mobile speed cameras to address speeding in highway work zones.

fromwww.npr.org

Construction magnate surrenders to police over Bangkok tower collapse in earthquake

Construction negligence in Thailand leads to arrests after high-rise tragedy.

Professionals face charges over Bangkok building collapse and negligence.

Ninety-two deaths confirmed following collapse of nearly completed structure.

fromeuronews

Officials end search at Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed after quake

Search operation for building collapse in Bangkok is officially over, with 89 bodies recovered and ongoing investigations into construction safety violations.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.

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fromUSA TODAY

NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

Unauthorized demolition of a load-bearing pier caused a parking garage to collapse, leading to one death and multiple injuries.

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NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

The 2023 parking garage collapse in Manhattan was due to unauthorized demolition work, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

fromUSA TODAY

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

Unauthorized demolition of a load-bearing pier caused a parking garage to collapse, leading to one death and multiple injuries.

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NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

fromAmid threats to worker safety, advocates commemorate Workers Memorial Day - The Chief

Amid threats to worker safety, advocates commemorate Workers Memorial Day - The Chief

Worker safety is critical, as highlighted by the death of Elie William on January 2 at the Waldorf Astoria.

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How safe are NYC construction sites? New report reveals drop in worker injuries

Worker injuries at NYC construction sites have reached a nine-year low, reflecting the success of safety initiatives.

fromeuronews