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ALQST documents "first death of a migrant worker on a Neom site"

Deezen

Our research indeed reveals many additional concerns, from labour rights abuses, highlighted by the death of a worker on a construction site, to the devastating environmental impact," she continued. According to the human rights organisation, it is the "first death of a migrant worker on a Neom site" that has been documented.

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New York is making rat infestation an issue for construction site managers across the city

Archinect

Among other measures, it will require applicants for certain construction work permits in the city to certify that a licensed exterminator was retained to effectively treat the premises for rodent extermination. The new requirement only applies to job sites in “designated rat mitigation zones” and will take effect in April.

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NYC construction worker fatalities are now at record lows

Archinect

Construction-related deaths are now at their lowest point in the past decade despite an increase in injuries at job sites for the third consecutive year, the reporting showed.

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When Do Homeowners Need a Permit for an Addition?

Architecture Ideas

With all the time and effort you’re pouring into this renovation, don’t get caught without the most important thing — a home addition permit. . Additions are designed to add space to your existing lot or building, so they’ll always when do homeowners need a permit for an addition. . Why Do I Need a Permit? How Can I Get One?

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Cosmic set to produce prefabricated ADUs in California with water recycling and solar energy

Archinect

Image courtesy: Cosmic “Building a new home and expanding an existing one today can be very challenging due to the intricate permitting process, labor scarcity, and complexities of site infrastructure works,” the company says about their prop. Image courtesy: Cosmic Showroom model.

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Herzog & de Meuron's FORUM UZH design moves forward in Zurich

Archinect

Herzog & de Meuron is advancing on the construction of its new FORUM UZH design at the University of Zurich following a permit issuance for the project whose bid was born out of a 2018 international competition.

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Wildfires, Climate Change, and the Architecture of Resilience

SW Oregon Architect

Culturally significant sites destroyed by the fires include the Bunny Museum in Altadena and the Reel Inn in Malibu, beloved by locals and visitors alike. There will be a need to reform and streamline the permitting processes to expedite rebuilding.

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