Mechanical Exoskeleton Eases Strain of Overhead Work

Repetitive overhead tasks are rough on the back and shoulders and can result in stress injuries over time. While some companies have exoskeletons designed to improve lifting, Levitate’s Airframe exoskeleton is designed for overhead work.

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Wash. State Regulator Issues Citations in Fatal Seattle Crane Collapse

Following a nearly six-month investigation, the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries has issues its findings in the collapse of a crane in Seattle on April 27 that killed three people, including two ironworkers dismantling the crane at the time. 

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Ten Minutes With APTA's Nuria Fernandez

Veteran engineer talks about her goals for improving transit infrastructure, including technology, workforce and funding.

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Construction Economics for October 21, 2019

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Unstable Cranes, Crumbling Building Pose Hazard at New Orleans Hotel Collapse Site

Two tower cranes at the site of the New Orleans hotel collapse are in worse shape than initially thought, forcing responders to reconsider how to dismantle them. An upper section of a hotel under construction in New Orleans partially collapsed on Saturday, Oct. 12, killing at least two and injuring eighteen. One other person at the site remained unaccounted for as of Sunday evening, according to officials.

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Two Dead, One Missing Following Partial Collapse of New Orleans Hotel

An upper section of a hotel under construction in New Orleans partially collapsed on Saturday, Oct. 12, killing at least two and injuring eighteen. One other person at the site remained unaccounted for as of Sunday evening, according to officials.

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