10 Tips for Safer Generator Usage

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Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote jobsites, aid in disaster recovery and assist homeowners in emergencies. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators. “Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI. “It’s important to follow all manufacturer’s […]

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AEM, CGA Partner to Expand 811 Safety Messaging Across New Equipment Sold in US

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Common Ground Alliance have partnered to advance safe digging awareness, support consistent industry guidance and promote best practices for contacting 811 before digging and operating equipment around underground infrastructure. As one of the first tangible actions under the shared principles, AEM and CGA are recommending that non-highway equipment manufacturers add an 811-reminder decal to equipment that may unintentionally dig into underground utilities. Such contact can cause power outages, utility service interruptions and lead to serious injury or death of the operator or innocent bystanders. The decal reminds operators to contact 811 to have […]

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Modular Building Institute, Center for Offsite Construction to Launch Accreditation Board for Offsite Construction Education

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The Modular Building Institute and the Center for Offsite Construction at New York Institute of Technology have partnered to create the Accreditation Board for Offsite Construction Education, a new independent nonprofit organization dedicated to accrediting university degree programs in offsite construction. The new accrediting body will help colleges and universities build rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for careers in offsite construction, a field that combines architectural design, engineering systems, manufacturing processes, supply-chain logistics, transportation, site assembly and coordinated project delivery. The partnership builds on the work of the MBI-CfOC Accreditation Task Force, which examined the feasibility, […]

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Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes

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The Associated General Contractors of America and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry. The report, Toward Collaboration’s Future: Strengthening the Architect-Contractor Relationship, outlines practical strategies to enhance communication, align incentives, manage risk and foster stronger team performance from project conception through completion. The framework is the result of a multi-year effort between AGC and AIA and reflects input from industry leaders across design and construction disciplines. It is designed for use by architects, contractors, owners and project teams of all […]

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Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Winners Announced

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The Slag Cement Association announced the winners of its 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. The winning projects were unveiled and celebrated during the spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. Fourteen construction projects from across the United States were chosen to showcase the broad applications of slag cement and its impact on creating more durable and resilient concrete. These construction projects were awarded in six categories. The categories include lower carbon concrete, infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability and innovative applications. The 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Construction Award Winners: Lower Carbon Concrete Meta AI-Designed Mix for Rosemount […]

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