New Portable Flood Light Offers Optimized Brightness, Runtime

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The M18 LED HP Flood Light from Milwaukee Tool is the industry’s brightest portable 18V LED flood light, and is 20 percent brighter than 500W halogen flood lights typically used on the jobsite. Capable of providing up to 3,000 lumens of light, it has three output modes for optimizing brightness and run-time up to 9 hours. In addition to running off of M18 batteries, it can run off of an AC cord for all day applications. Its head rotates 240 degrees to direct light where it is needed and three keyholes in its base make it easy to hang in … Read more

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Walsh Delivers Final Phase of Chicago Riverwalk

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Walsh Construction has completed the final phase of the Chicago Riverwalk. Spanning along the main branch of the Chicago River, the path provides a continuous 1.3-mile walkway with public spaces that connects the lakefront to the center of downtown Chicago, Illinois. The newly completed phase adds three new areas of attraction for visitors to enjoy – The Water Plaza, The Jetty and The Boardwalk. Highlights of these areas include a zero-depth fountain for children to play, floating wetlands and water gardens for ecologic observation, and a landscaped green space allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the views of … Read more

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Clark Celebrates Opening of National Museum of African American History and Culture

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture was recently held. The 409,000-square-foot structure is located on the National Mall adjacent to the Washington Monument. Construction of the museum began in February 2012. The NMAAHC is one of the most unique structures built in Washington, D.C. At five stories tall, the museum’s height is consistent with nearby buildings, but the visible portion of the museum only tells part of the story. Sixty percent of the structure sits below grade; the expansive subterranean spaces required a 350,000-cubic-yard, 70-foot-deep excavation and a custom support-of-excavation … Read more

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AP Receives ABC Excellence in Construction Award for New Joint Training Facility

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DENVER, Colo – The Associated Builders and Contractors awarded the city of Aurora, Colorado’s Public Safety Training Center project the 2016 regional Excellence in Construction award for an institutional building between $10 and $25 million. The 23-acre campus consisted of seven different projects to be designed, built and integrated together in a short timeframe. A 1920’s themed gala of industry personnel recognized outstanding construction projects in various categories completed this last year in the Rocky Mountain Region. CAPSTC’s first-place honor was given by judges based on factors such as safety, implementing innovations and overcoming challenges. During the submittal review process, … Read more

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Report Reveals Construction Worker Perceptions of Worker Safety

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Much information about workplace safety and health comes from reports filed by employers. In 2015, the annual National Health Interview Survey included an Occupational Health Supplement – giving workers an opportunity to speak up about safety and health in their workplace. The CPWR Data Center recently analyzed the responses. Among the standout findings: More than 60 percent of American workers consider their workplace “very safe” – but fewer than half of construction workers think so. That’s the lowest number for any U.S. industry except agriculture. Construction workers were far less likely to enjoy workplace access to health promotion programs, such … Read more

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