NFPA Releases Update to Digital Reference Platform

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The National Fire Protection Association unveiled a major milestone update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards library and other related resources. The next generation of NFPA LiNK has been purpose-built — with AI top of mind — to help safety professionals make faster, smarter decisions as they work with NFPA guidelines to keep people safe, buildings up to code and processes efficient. NFPA LiNK is a subscription-based, all-in-one digital platform that has long provided access to NFPA’s library of over 300 codes and standards with the click of a button; … Read more

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Tony Street Promoted to Vice President of Field Services at Saunders Construction

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Saunders Construction has promoted Tony Street to vice president of field services. With Street’s proven leadership, deep industry expertise and commitment to building what matters, he will serve in a key role in shaping the continued growth and success of Saunders. Street has been a cornerstone of the company since 1993 when he joined as a project engineer and advanced into leadership roles. A graduate of Colorado State University with a B.S. in Construction Management, he’s built a career defined by operational expertise, mentorship and a deep commitment to advancing Saunders’ people and projects. He has led some of the … Read more

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Improve Safety Training, Awareness with CPWR Resources

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Construction workers account for 17% of overdose deaths among the U.S. working population, even though they are only about 8% of the U.S. workforce. Male construction workers die from suicide at almost twice the rate of working men overall. To help the industry prevent these deaths, NABTU and CPWR publish REASON (Resources and Effective programs Addressing Suicides and Opioids Now). This quarterly newsletter shares comprehensive solutions, important research and free resources that highlight positive steps being taken. Subscribe now and read past issues. More than a million workers have already benefitted from one or more of CPWR’s free, research-based training … Read more

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The Real Work of Leading in Construction

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Building trust, culture + people By Kurt Zuegel Ask anyone who’s spent real time in construction what the job demands, and you’ll get some familiar answers. Fast decisions. Clear communication. Problem-solving on the fly. Keeping schedules moving, trades aligned, clients informed. But here’s what doesn’t get said enough: if you want to lead a team that can actually handle all that, you’d better be building more than just buildings. You need to be building trust, building culture and building people.In the field, leadership develops over time. It’s not about control. It’s about consistency. It’s about showing up in a way … Read more

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Vertical Construction Underway on New Mixed-Use Project in Greenville, South Carolina

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Vertical construction is underway at Woven, a mixed-use community in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina’s Village of West Greenville. The project, developed by real estate investment and development company FRP Development Corp. and Woodfield Development, marks the first major development in the neighborhood. The project has secured $42.9 million in construction financing following a comprehensive entitlement and zoning-approval process. CF Evans is serving as the general contractor, with design led by Housing Studio and interiors by Shelton Taylor + Associates. Located at 1279 Pendleton Street, Woven is strategically positioned between Saco and Traction streets, anchoring the western edge of … Read more

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