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Construction sector

US charges S’pore, Indian firms and employee with crimes linked to 2024 collapse of Baltimore bridge

The US Justice Department said the 2024 collision caused billions of dollars in damage and significant environmental damage.
The US Justice Department said the 2024 collision caused billions of dollars in damage and significant environmental damage.

Worksite testing AI to provide early high heat alerts to keep workers safe

If the WBGT is forecast to reach a high of 33 deg C at 2pm, supervisors will remind their workers in advance to hydrate frequently.
If the WBGT is forecast to reach a high of 33 deg C at 2pm, supervisors will remind their workers in advance to hydrate frequently.

Construction work suspended at Chong Pang City in Yishun after metal bar falls through HDB block roof

SLA said on May 3 that the metal bar had fallen during dismantling works at an upper floor of the nine-storey development on May 2.
SLA said on May 3 that the metal bar had fallen during dismantling works at an upper floor of the nine-storey development on May 2.

Quicker hiring process for migrant construction workers from 2027 amid strong building demand

From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.
From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.

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How one female engineer grew with the S’pore builder behind Gardens by the Bay and Jewel

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Cybersecurity incident at contractor building JRL stations and NEWater factory

Choa Chu Kang station in the Jurong Region Line is one of the projects that Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) is responsible for.
Choa Chu Kang station in the Jurong Region Line is one of the projects that Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) is responsible for.

Trump says shooting proves need for his White House ballroom

A crane working on US President Donald Trump's planned ballroom is seen at the White House in Washington.
A crane working on US President Donald Trump's planned ballroom is seen at the White House in Washington.

Forum: Diesel generators at worksites a hazard to health

Broadband outage: A look at past incidents of cable damage and their outcomes

The authorities are looking into the disruption, which was caused by “contiguous bored pile works” for the North-South Corridor project.
The authorities are looking into the disruption, which was caused by “contiguous bored pile works” for the North-South Corridor project.

Japan construction firm searched after 3 die in crane demolition accident

Five male workers, who were working on top of a 400 tonne counterweight attached at a height of 30m, fell when the weight came loose.
Five male workers, who were working on top of a 400 tonne counterweight attached at a height of 30m, fell when the weight came loose.

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