500+ Construction Workers Participate in Stand Down

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Over 500 construction workers participated in a stand down at Turner Construction’s Commonwealth Pier jobsite, located in Boston, Massachusetts, to address the skyrocketing overdose deaths and suicide rates in the construction industry. The stand down held a 60-second moment of silence to recognize the 229 overdose deaths for every 100,000 construction workers. View and access a video of the National Stand Down: https://vimeo.com/711751775/d8c46a0466 The National Stand Down is part of the Building Trades Employers’ Association Northeast’s 2022 National Recovery Week, which took place in April, to curtail substance use disorder and its effects that are devastating the construction industry. The … Read more

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Turning Historic Preservation Project Challenges into Opportunities

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Building within a geothermal field at a historic site By Phil Root The Michigan State Capitol opened in 1879 in Lansing. As with historic structures, it has undergone multiple restorations. Following an exterior restoration in 1992, it was named a National Historic Landmark and welcomes more than 115,000 visitors annually. After the 1992 restoration, protection of newly renovated spaces became a top priority, and state officials discussed adding a welcome center. After the exterior dome and stone façade restoration in 2015, a $70-million infrastructure project was approved to repair failing systems. Work included electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression/alarm and building … Read more

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Topcon Announces 3D Machine Control Compatibility

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Topcon Positioning Group announces a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen excavator users to leverage Topcon 3D machine control functionality, together with Cat Assist features. As a result of this new compatibility of the Topcon 3D Excavator System, with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors, customers will experience simplified installation of the Topcon aftermarket system into Caterpillar’s existing 2D excavator systems, in coordination with Topcon and Caterpillar dealers. The Topcon system is designed to provide real-time, dynamic, on-screen bucket location and design views, resulting in the operator cutting grade faster and more accurately. The operator can create, cut and check designs directly … Read more

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Travis Schmitt Promoted to Project Superintendent at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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Travis Schmitt has been promoted to project superintendent at S. M. Wilson & Co. He has held previous positions with the company as assistant superintendent and field engineer. He is leading the field team for the new $34-million Spoede Elementary, which is being built as part of the $112-million Prop L Ladue bond program. Schmitt is a graduate of Southwestern Illinois College with a degree in construction management. S. M. Wilson is a construction management, Design-Build and general contracting company founded in 1921 with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri and offices in Edwardsville, Illinois and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The 100% … Read more

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Construction Industry Round Table Announces Board Elections & New Chairman

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Peter Emmons, president, CEO and founder of Structural Group, Inc., has been elected as the 2022-23 chairman of the Construction Industry Round Table. Emmons was elected during CIRT’s annual spring conference in Washington, D.C., which also welcomed new directors. Emmons has over 47 years of experience repairing, restoring and protecting infrastructure. He is a frequent speaker at the World of Concrete, past president of the International Concrete Repair Institute, past chairman of ICRI TAC and numerous ICRI and American Concrete Institute committees. He is also author of Concrete Repair and Maintenance, Illustrated, as well as other industry papers and presentations. … Read more

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