Understanding Hi-Viz Apparel Requirements

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By Greg Plunkett Most construction superintendents know that high-visibility gear is critical to worker safety, especially for those working around moving vehicles and equipment on jobsites. But there are so many different options – with different color-ways, different reflective tape patterns and different sleeve lengths – how do you choose the right hi-viz apparel for the job? The first thing to understand is there’s a federal mandate that requires select workers to wear high-visibility apparel. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2009 (MUTCD 2009), which is translated and enforced by each state and has been interpreted by the Occupation … Read more

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Newtecnic Appointed to Oversee Istanbul City Museum Construction

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Following its involvement since the early design stage, Newtecnic have been appointed by Salon Architects to coordinate the design of structure, façade and MEP engineering for Turkey’s new Istanbul City Museum. The building, located in the Topkapi district, is under construction and due for mid-2019 completion. The deceptively simple building envelope gives the appearance of being a solid mass that, through the provision of massive splits in the façade, invites visitors to explore the 8,000-year story of Istanbul as though they are entering an archaeological site. As part of its new role, Newtecnic will optimize the façades, main structure and … Read more

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Farley, Jellison Join SeaBay to Expand Northwest Operations

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SeaBay continues its Northwest expansion with the recent hires of Brady Farley and Neal Jellison. Farley will hold the newly created position of director of operations and will also function as a project manager for the company’s flagship projects in the Northwest. “Brady is a monumental hire. Recruiting someone of his caliber to join SeaBay is a testament to how far we have come as a company, and it’s very exciting to have him recognize our potential and jump on. We are excited for his kick off project as well: a beautiful $6-million law firm TI in downtown Seattle,” said … Read more

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DPR Construction Receives 4 Project Awards for Construction Excellence

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The Georgia chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized DPR Construction with two Excellence in Construction awards for Clemson University’s Allen N. Reeves Football Complex and Camp Southern Ground’s Peterson Dining Hall. The EIC award celebrates the innovation and vision of the project team. Projects are judged on a variety of criteria such as safety, personnel management, quality control, scheduling and degree of difficulty. Additionally, the South Atlantic chapter of the Construction Management Association of America named Emory John’s Creek Hospital Radiology Observation Care Unit and Clinical Decision Unit a “Best in Class” new healthcare project. The award … Read more

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Hawaii’s Groundbreaking $375M Wastewater Project Unveiled

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Hawaii’s largest-ever wastewater system upgrade has been completed. Following a U.S. EPA Consent Decree to improve Windward Oahu’s sewage collection and treatment system by June 2018, Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering and construction firm, worked with the city and county of Honolulu and its team of construction partners to deliver the Kaneohe-Kailua Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Facilities Project on an accelerated schedule and within budget. The solution involved connecting the Kaneohe Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility to the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant via a three-mile long, 10-foot-diameter gravity sewer tunnel, increasing the region’s wastewater conveyance and storage capacity while reducing … Read more

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