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politics1 month ago•244 min saved

White House scaffolding removal injures worker amid North Portico renovations

A construction worker was injured while crews removed scaffolding from the White House’s North Portico during standard renovations. Officials said the injuries were not life-threatening and the worker was transported to a hospital. Removal of the scaffolding appeared to wrap up for the day as part of ongoing renovation work, with more projects across Washington underway; no further details on the injuries were released.

via MS NOW|

#construction-accident #north-portico #politics

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Five Injured as Scaffolding Collapses at Summit Skywalker Ranch; Investigation Underway

Five men were injured, one seriously, when scaffolding and LCD displays collapsed during event setup at Summit Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. A severely injured worker with a head injury was transported to a hospital in very serious condition; one person trapped under LCD screens was freed and treated on scene, and three others were transported to local hospitals. The incident is under investigation by Cal/OSHA, with multiple fire agencies responding and the area cleared by 1:31 p.m.

via NBC Bay Area|

#calosha #collapse #injuries

politics3 months ago•192 min saved

White House strengthens North Portico security with non-cosmetic upgrades

The White House is upgrading its front-door security at the North Portico, a project long advocated by the Secret Service. The work is focused on fortifying the entrance rather than cosmetic changes, and scaffolding and tarps have obscured the area as exterior columns are repaired. Officials say completion is expected by mid-September, reflecting heightened security concerns amid assassination attempts and plots targeting the White House.

via CNN|

#north-portico #politics #scaffolding

politics6 months ago•16 min saved

Mamdani Unveils NYC Scaffolding Overhaul in John Wilson–Styled Video

In an exclusive, HBO How To With John Wilson–style video, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlines a plan to shrink scaffolding in the city: extending building inspection intervals from five to six years; allowing visual inspections every three years for buildings 40 years old or newer (with a 12‑year gap before intensive inspections); imposing fines for scaffolding left up more than two years; and capping scaffold extension to 40 feet onto sidewalks and streets. The piece interweaves residents’ comments about scaffolding as a city blight and Mamdani’s assertion that these are political choices that can be changed, ending with a light moment where he tells the interviewer he’s “sorry to the scaffolding.”

via Variety|

#city-policy #john-wilson #new-york-city

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Hong Kong Fire Tragedy: 159 Dead, Including Child, as Search Continues

A devastating high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has resulted in 159 deaths, including a 1-year-old, with ongoing investigations into possible negligence and safety violations related to renovation scaffolding and fire alarm failures. Six arrests have been made in connection with deactivating fire alarms, and authorities are working to identify victims and determine the fire's cause.

via ABC News|

#apartment-fire #casualties #hong-kong

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rampant Illegal Scaffolding Plagues New York City"

New York City is plagued by illegal scaffolding, with 500 unpermitted sites identified by computer scientists using AI to analyze dashcam footage. The city's abundance of scaffolding stems from a 1980 policy mandating façade inspections every five years, resulting in over 8,000 current permits for scaffolds. The researchers aim to share their findings with city officials and create an interactive map for residents to track scaffolding locations, permit status, and duration.

via The Economist|

#ai #illegal-structures #new-york-city

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Scaffolding Collapse Claims Lives at German Building Site

Four Bulgarian construction workers died and another was critically injured when scaffolding collapsed from the eighth floor and fell down an elevator shaft at a building site in Hamburg's HafenCity district. The cause of the collapse is unknown. Recovery efforts have been underway to clear the debris, and the city government confirmed that all missing individuals have been accounted for.

via ABC News|

#accidentsdisasters #building-site #construction

constructioninfrastructure3 years ago•1 min saved

Scaffolding Chaos: Downtown Orlando Streets Left in Disarray

Scaffolding outside an office building in downtown Orlando collapsed, causing disruption to traffic and temporary closures of businesses. Construction crews have been dismantling the unstable structure, using an excavator to move the debris. The scaffolding is expected to be fully removed within a week, with debris removal ongoing.

via FOX 35 Orlando|

#construction-crews #constructioninfrastructure #debris-removal

3d-printing3 years ago•1 min saved

Incorporating Tree Supports into Print Design.

3D printing enthusiasts have found new ways to use tree supports, including using them as scaffolding for 3D printed objects and as display stands for oddly-shaped objects. By reducing or eliminating the support interface and distance, tree supports can be used to create unique and attractive scaffolding for models. Additionally, printing just the support structure can create a custom display stand that fits the object perfectly.

via Hackaday|

#3d-printing #3d-printing-tricks #display-stand