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Bechtel commits $7 million to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partnership to stop construction worker suicides

Archinect

Earlier this week, engineering and construction giant Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) announced a multiyear partnership dedicated to preventing construction worker suicides. construction workers over five years through industry-specific programs and resources.

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Vilcek Foundation announces winners of its 2024 Prizes in Design

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Promotion : US -based philanthropic organisation the Vilcek Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 Prizes in Design and awarded a total of $250,000 to four designers. The Vilcek Foundation welcomed submissions from immigrant design professionals living and working in the US who specialise in graphic, industrial and product design.

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Role of artificial intelligence on construction sites expected to surge in coming decade

Archinect

A new report predicts that the global market for artificial intelligence in construction will experience significant growth in the next decade. The report cites data from OSHA that since 2020, “one in five worker deaths per year were recorded from the construction sector.”

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Construction commences on SOM skyscrapers at former Chicago Spire site

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American developer Related Midwest has resumed construction on the 400 Lake Shore skyscraper in Chicago on a site that has experienced more than a decade's worth of revisions and delays. Construction teams in Chicago have begun work on the foundation for the 72-storey skyscraper designed by SOM.

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On Ethics and Fair Labor in Architecture: The Example of Theaster Gates’ Serpentine Pavilion Design

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In addition to the use of sustainable materials, the project also pays close attention to how the building materials are sourced, bringing visibility to the problem of modern slavery in the construction materials supply chain.

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Competitions: Norman Foster Foundation - KHARKIV HOUSING CHALLENGE

Bustler

This historically relevant and industrial city now faces the pressing challenge of rebuilding its damaged urban fabric, with a particular focus on residential buildings and public spaces, to not only repair but to also to improve the living conditions of its residents.

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Nestron’s Plug-and-Play Prefabs Start at $40K and Don’t Require a Foundation

Dwell

From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Nestron was started in 2012 by Lawrence Xu, who dreamt of leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform the construction industry. Get in touch!