USGBC Releases Top 10 States for LEED, Recognizes Leaders Committed to More Sustainable + Resilient Buildings, Cities and Communities

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The U.S. Green Building Council announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED, with Illinois once again topping the list and demonstrating leadership in green building. Illinois certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building program and was created by USGBC as a leadership standard defining best practices for healthy, high-performing green buildings. “Amidst the challenges of 2021, governments, companies and other organizations committed to taking bold actions to protect the climate, their employees and their communities,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, … Read more

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Diversified Fall Protection Announces Two Acquisitions

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Diversified Fall Protection has completed two acquisitions of fall protection companies: Versatile Systems, Inc., based in Valencia, California, and Rooftop Anchor, Inc., headquartered in Heber City (Salt Lake City), Utah. Versatile is a turnkey provider of fall protection solutions and RTA is a leader in rooftop and suspended access fall protection solutions. Terms of the transactions were not announced. Versatile offers a complete fall protection capabilities portfolio, including engineering, design, fabrication, installation and training. It offers extensive experience in specific California regulations and applications, and detailed OSHA and ANSI-certified inspections. RTA designs, engineers, manufacturers, inspects and tests fall protection systems … Read more

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ASCC Announces 2022 Officers, Directors

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Chris Klemaske, Sundek National Accounts, Grand Prairie, Texas, has been elected first vice president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri, for 2022. Elected vice presidents were Paul Albanelli, Albanelli Cement Contractors, Cory Lee, Martin Concrete and Maizer Ouijdani, Conco. Aaron Gregory, Gregory Construction, was elected treasurer. Heather Brown, MTSU; Peter Emmons, STRUCTURAL and Keith Wayne, Wayne Brothers Companies, were re-elected directors. Newly elected directors are Greg Hryniewicz, Hyde Concrete; T.R. Kunesh, Somero Enterprises; Marc Ness, DPR Construction and Ashley Stamper, DANKO Concrete Construction. ASCC Specialty Councils elected the following: The Decorative Concrete Council re-elected Jeff Eiswerth, … Read more

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Nominations for 2022 Liberty Mutual Innovation Award Close Soon

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Nominations are closing soon for the 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction, which recognizes innovative approaches for reducing or eliminating hazards that lead to injuries and pain for construction workers. The nominated intervention can take many forms, including a new tool, an evidence-based technology, a new work practice or a novel safety and health program. It could also be a grassroots or media campaign focused on reaching smaller contractors or segments of the construction workforce at higher risk. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance in partnership with CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize for the winning individual … Read more

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World of Asphalt Launches App for 2022 Show in Nashville

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World of Asphalt released the official app for the 2022 show March 29-31 in Nashville, Tennessee. Asphalt paving professionals can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play before leaving for the Music City, and plan their visit based on the live map and exhibitor directory. World of Asphalt, and the co-located AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, will showcase 500 exhibitors and 120 education sessions and asphalt paving pros can use the app to explore the show before they register. Registration is 15% off through Feb. 26. For a look at the conference’s health and safety commitment, … Read more

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