construction sites
Coverage of construction sites in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites
Hong Kong labour authorities are testing infrared thermal-imaging drones to detect illegal smoking at construction sites, planning to integrate AI for identifying smoking workers. Since a July 17 smoking ban, 1,400 sites were inspected, with 39 fixed-penalty notices and 11 improvement notices issued to contractors.
- Construction safety issues reported at sites linked to old Pfizer building
Construction has paused at multiple sites linked to the old Pfizer building on 42nd Street after two columns buckled. The Department of Buildings inspected 180 projects tied to companies involved in the office-to-residential conversion and found dozens of construction issues.
- ‘It will take time to change smoking culture,’ official says after 1,200 site checks
Hong Kong’s labour commissioner said changing the smoking culture on construction sites will take time, following 1,200 inspections that resulted in 36 fixed-penalty notices and nine improvement notices. Authorities are considering prosecution for two cases.
- Hong Kong issues 21 smoking fines on construction sites in first 6 days of ban
Hong Kong authorities issued 21 smoking fines on construction sites in the first six days of a citywide ban, with 530 sites inspected. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum described the situation as not ideal and noted five improvement notices were given to contractors.
- Gritt exits stealth with $34 million for robots to build solar plants—then, everything else
Gritt has emerged from stealth mode with $34 million in funding to develop robots for automating construction tasks, starting with solar plant projects. The company aims to use this technology to address challenges in construction site operations.
- Some workers seek to quit smoking as ban on Hong Kong construction sites kicks in
A new ban on smoking at Hong Kong construction sites took effect after a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, which killed 168 people and was suspected to be caused by workers smoking during renovations. Workers face a HK$3,000 penalty for violating the smoking ban.
- 125 arrested as triads use violence to take over construction site lunchbox trade
Hong Kong police arrested 125 individuals linked to a triad group that monopolized lunchbox catering at construction sites through intimidation and extortion, and operated illegal gambling dens. The crackdown occurred in East Kowloon following an undercover operation.
- Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity
Extreme heat in Europe is making workplaces dangerous, threatening productivity and economic growth. High temperatures in food factories and construction sites pose health risks like dehydration and heatstroke. Some employers offer extra breaks through unions, but not all workplaces provide similar measures.
- Nigeria: LASG Seals 827 Construction Sites in Crackdown On Building Collapse
The Lagos State Government has sealed 827 construction sites in the last 12 months to prevent building collapses and enforce construction safety standards.
- ‘All reasonable steps’ for site smoking ban include CCTV, cigarette storage points
Hong Kong's Labour Department advises contractors to implement measures like CCTV cameras and cigarette storage points to comply with a new smoking ban on construction sites. The guidance also prohibits e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, following a deadly Tai Po fire suspected to be caused by workers smoking.