Welding Engineering

Failing structures, but few regulations (Houston Chronicle)

19 Jul 2008

Although 15 states regulate crane operation, Texas remains hands-off. And Houston hasn't stepped in to fill the regulatory void. But that could change as officials re-examine local laws after Friday's fatal accident at the LyondellBasell plant. The deaths and injuries prompted some officials to call for more city regulation of cranes.

When the heat's on Josh fires up (Northern Star)

19 Jul 2008

EMMA O'NEILL emma.oneill@northernstar.com.au JOSH HARRIS of Kyogle doesn't believe in doing things half-heartedly. So when the talented welder was named to compete at the Australian Skills Championships, he practiced after work three times a week, five hours a night.

Markets (July 18) (The Hindu)

18 Jul 2008

KARNATAKA: Karnataka move to set up maritime board welcomed Mangalore, July 18 The maritime activity along the 300-km long Karnataka coast is all set to get a boost, if the announcement of the Karnataka Government on the establishment of a maritime board is any indication. ...