Tim Spears
Building a Safer Future: Lessons from Recent Construction Site Fires
Fires on construction sites are an ongoing risk that can result in significant property loss, injury, and disruption to local...
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Tim Spears
Nov 39 min read
Construction Fire Safety: October 2024 Incidents
Fire safety during construction is a important component of community risk reduction. Construction sites, with their absence of complete...
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Tim Spears
Sep 223 min read
Construction Fire Safety Failures: Lessons from the Xinyu Fire Disaster
On January 24, a catastrophic fire broke out in a building within the Jialeyuan community of Xinyu, Jiangxi province, China, resulting in...
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Tim Spears
Sep 143 min read
Unaddressed Fire Safety Hazards in GSA Buildings: Why Action is Needed Now
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is dealing with a concerning number of unresolved safety and fire risks across its...
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Tim Spears
Jul 163 min read
Fire at Seattle Construction Site with Community Impacts
In the early hours of July 13, 2024, a significant fire erupted at an apartment building under construction in Seattle's Columbia City...
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Tim Spears
Jun 63 min read
Redwood City Fire: Reinforcing Fire Safety Protocols and Community Risk Reduction in Construction
On June 4, 2024, a massive fire erupted at an affordable housing project under construction in Redwood City, California, leading to the...
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Tim Spears
May 163 min read
Preventing Construction Brush Fires: Lessons from Recent Scottsdale Incidents
As the wildfire season intensifies, construction crews in the Phoenix area are being urged to exercise extreme caution to prevent brush...
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Tim Spears
May 93 min read
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at High-Rise Construction Site in Queens
In Queens, New York, a fire broke out on the 66th floor of a high-rise under construction. The culprit? Power tools powered by...
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Tim Spears
Apr 273 min read
Reducing Fire Risk in Construction: Insights from a San Francisco Incident
Before dawn broke over San Francisco, firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment building under construction in the prestigious...
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Tim Spears
Apr 193 min read
Why Historic Buildings are Highly Vulnerable to Fires During Renovations: Insights and Preventive Measures
A Recent Tragedy Highlights an Ongoing Risk In a discouraging trend, the historic former stock exchange in Copenhagen, known as Børsen,...
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Tim Spears
Apr 142 min read
Preventing Fire Disasters in Construction: Insights from a Recent Phoenix Incident
Late last Sunday evening, disaster struck at a residential development site in Laveen Village, Phoenix. Several homes under construction...
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Tim Spears
Mar 262 min read
Navigating Fire Safety in Construction: The Critical Role of Hot Work Regulations
The dual nature of hot work in the construction industry, where a single spark can be the difference between creation and catastrophe....
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Tim Spears
Mar 193 min read
How AI is Revolutionizing Construction Site Safety: Insights and Innovations
In the dynamic world of construction, safety is always a concern, especially given the sector's high risk of accidents and fatalities....
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