Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to Meet Online Sept. 14

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold an online meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT Sept. 14. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, also known as the Construction Safety Act, established the committee to advise the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on policy matters arising under the CSA, and the setting of construction standards. The meeting will include the following: Remarks from a representative from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Labor for … Read more

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Johnson Carlier Changes Name to Big-D Construction Southwest  

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Johnson Carlier, an affiliate of Big-D Construction Corp., has changed its name to Big-D Construction Southwest. With an established presence in Arizona for over 100 years, the evolution from Johnson Carlier to Big-D Construction Southwest will allow the regional office to better serve its customers through market expansion and diversification by adopting the entire Big-D project and team resumes in key market sectors including industrial, multi-family, aviation, higher education and more. The change also opens the door for career growth and better recruitment.

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CHOP Partners with Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to Host Matchmaker Event Targeted Toward Construction, Facilities, Building Trades

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partnered with the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to host its first matchmaker event targeted toward construction, facilities and building trades. The virtual event offered attendees the opportunity to learn more about CHOP, its supplier diversity program, future bid opportunities, and to meet with the hospital’s senior leaders, facilities and construction teams. The hospital also partnered with Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity, a group that provides grant funding to help small businesses address challenges and constraints of bidding on large projects and advise them on any issues that arise during the project. Historically, suppliers had … Read more

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Felipe Engineer-Manriquez Hired as Boldt Project Delivery Services Director

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Felipe Engineer-Manriquez has been hired as a project delivery services director for the Boldt Company. In this role, he will be responsible for growing the firm’s Integrated Lean Project Delivery methodology and practice for regional offices and projects. He will also be responsible for coaching teams to implement ILPD in all facets of construction. Engineer-Manriquez has a professional background of lean management for leading construction companies in the United States. He is also an author, keynote speaker and host of his own podcast. Engineer-Manriquez will be based out of the company’s Sacramento, California office where he will support operations and … Read more

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Poettker Construction Raises $52,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois

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Poettker Construction raised $52,000 in its annual golf classic for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois. This year, the company surpassed its annual contribution goal and expanded the event by offering morning and afternoon golf sessions. Sixty golf teams participated, which helped the company exceed its goal of supporting the mentorship organization. Proceeds will support the organization’s mission of assisting children in recognizing their potential and building better futures. Since 1980, the organization has helped thousands of youth face adversity and develop mentorship in Clinton, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties.

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