Registration Open for 2021 Offsite Construction Expo

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Registration is now open for the 2021 Offsite Construction Expo, sponsored by the Modular Building Institute. This three-day hybrid (in-person + digital) expo begins Sept. 24 in Denver, Colorado and continues online Sept. 27-28. This event will mark the seventh year that MBI has sponsored the Offsite Construction Expo. Speakers at the 2021 Offsite Construction Expo will include: Charlie Chupp, founder and CEO, Fading West Building Systems. His presentation will outline how to use industrialized manufacturing principles to increase building quality and factory worker satisfaction, while reducing construction costs and shortening project schedules. Scott Bridger, principal, ProSet Construction, Inc. What … Read more

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CIS Offers Team Assessments, Vital Statistics Promotion at The Utility Expo

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Crane Industry Services will highlight solutions for both skilled trades workers and leadership during The Utility Expo, Sept. 28-30, in Louisville, Kentucky. See them at Booth N2008. During the show, attendees can participate in a brief, free assessment of their crew’s communication and feedback skills, emotional intelligence, processes, accountability and cohesion. Results are delivered onsite and can be compared to aggregate industry data. “This assessment is a powerful first step in helping utility crews reduce risk and improve productivity,” said Peter Krammer, senior partner, Okos Partners and TradeUp senior advisor. CIS uses cutting-edge training and assessment tools to help public … Read more

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Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to Meet Aug. 11

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U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds stakeholders that the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 11. Attendance at this meeting will be virtual only. Register to attend the meeting. Once registration is approved, OSHA will send individuals an email with information on how to join to connect. Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Jim Frederick will offer remarks and provide agency updates. The meeting will also include OSHA Directorate of Construction industry updates, a discussion on … Read more

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Mark Your Calendars for Safe + Sound Week Aug. 9-15

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CPWR is an organizing partner in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign — a year-round, nationwide effort to raise awareness of the value of workplace safety and health programs. According to CPWR, every workplace should have a program that includes management leadership, worker participation and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards. Each August, Safe + Sound Week recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year’s Safe + Sound Week takes place Aug. 9-15. Check out CPWR’s Safe + Sound page for construction-specific resources and … Read more

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Additive Manufacturing Committee Seeks Participation to Develop Construction Standard

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Interested parties are invited to participate in the development of a proposed ASTM International standard that will address quality requirements for additive manufacturing in building and construction. The proposed standard will have a specific focus on structural and infrastructure elements. ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing the proposed standard. ASTM International member Stephan Mansour says that the range of material covered by the proposed standard will include cement, compound and adobe-based. It will not address metal and/or polymer-based materials. “With all the environmental, efficiency and productivity benefits of construction AM, the lack of international standards is hindering adoption … Read more

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