Choate Construction Company Named Nation’s Safest Construction Company by AGC

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Choate Construction Company was recognized for having the nation’s best construction safety and wellness plan in 2021 by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association, which oversees the WTW Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 46 other companies were also selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs. Choate Construction was judged and selected as the grand award winner from among 15 first-place winners across six occupational divisions. The firm developed and implemented exceptional safety and risk control program through continuous improvement and maintenance of its safety and health management … Read more

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MCAA, NECA and SMACNA Release Joint Tool and Equipment Rental Guide

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of America, the National Electrical Contractors Association and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association have released the Tool and Equipment Rental Guide. The publication is available through each association and is a robust guide to equipment recovery costs for mechanical, electrical, line and other construction contractors. While all three organizations have in the past published versions of the Tool and Equipment Rental Guide, this joint edition from MCAA, NECA and SMACNA is a new effort. The nearly 200-page guidebook offers insights on contractor-owned equipment to ensure industry professionals have the most updated costs … Read more

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The International Code Council Joins Offsite Construction Industry at 2022 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow

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The International Code Council family of solutions will join modular construction professionals from around the world at this year’s 39th annual World of Modular Convention and Tradeshow hosted by the Modular Building Institute on April 25-28. The World of Modular Convention provides individuals in the commercial modular building industry with the opportunity to network, learn from high-profile experts, display new products and attend educational presentations about the latest trends in offsite construction. The event also extends the opportunity to discuss ongoing industry issues, including housing affordability and building quality and sustainability, and how the use of offsite construction is seen … Read more

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Common Ground Alliance, Gold Shovel Association to Establish New Arm of CGA, the Damage Prevention Institute

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Common Ground Alliance and the Gold Shovel Association will become part of the CGA. This new arm of CGA will be called the Damage Prevention Institute. The Damage Prevention Institute’s mission is to take the industry to the next level by consolidating the rich data and resources of CGA and GSA to generate powerful insights and efficiencies that will reduce the rate of damages to buried infrastructure. Building on CGA’s foundational Damage Information Reporting Tool data, as well as GSA’s metrics development, the DPI will be structured around a metrics-focused, peer review-based model of shared responsibility. The Damage Prevention Institute … Read more

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