Is Your Crew Scaffold Savvy? Best Practices for Scaffolds, Temporary Works and Working Platforms

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Fall protection is the most frequently cited OSHA violation. And for construction workers, falls are the leading cause of death according to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration. In addition, an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds. In a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study, 72 percent of workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object. All of these accidents could have been controlled by compliance … Read more

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Reed Construction to Lead Build-Out of New Medline HQ

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Reed Construction was recently selected to complete a build-out on behalf of Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois. More than 545,000 square feet of renovations are set to take place in the former Kraft Foods Corporate Headquarters to create Medline’s new, state-of-the-art headquarters. Medline, a global medical supply manufacturer and distributor, provides products and clinical solutions to hospitals, physician offices, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, home care and retail. This new space will strengthen the company’s ability to keep up with the rapidly changing healthcare environment and provide employees with a highly collaborative work environment. Reed Construction … Read more

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Preserving Our Nation’s Heritage with Menokin Glass House Project

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Photo courtesy of Menokin Foundation.

    With the Menokin Glass House project, the Skanska team is taking a unique approach to preserving the ruins of the house of Francis Lightfoot Lee, one of the seven signers of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. The Menokin house was built in 1769 and was designated as a historical landmark in 1971 for its significance. It sits on a 500-acre property along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Gateway. As the owner’s project manager, the team is overseeing the conservation and repair of the historic manor house in Warsaw, Virginia. Rather than a traditional rebuild, however, the project includes … Read more

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AP Completes New Fire Station in Greenwood Village

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. – Adolfson & Peterson Construction and members of the local community recently celebrated the completion of the new South Metro Fire Rescue Station 31 in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The grand opening celebration was an educational experience for children and families to tour the facility and learn about the operations of the fire fighters and staff. It was held a few weeks after the fire fighters and staff celebrated the first ambulance and fire truck moving into the station. The new 12,740-square-foot fire station was built after demolishing its outdated structure and was completed in 11 months. Features … Read more

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PCL Construction Renovates Facility at Los Angeles Mission

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – General contractor, PCL Construction donated its resources and time to fully renovate the Los Angeles Mission’s outdoor restroom facility in Los Angeles, California, at no cost. The city of Los Angeles required the LA Mission provide an accessible restroom, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which could remain open to the public 24/7. In addition, the facility was in desperate need of renovation and had no door. PCL Construction worked with the Mission and subcontractors to donate their time and resources to self-perform the renovation of the facility. “We are extremely grateful to PCL … Read more

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