NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, NEST Partner to Bring Hands-On Construction Camp for Girls

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Middle school and high school-aged girls from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area will attend a complimentary in-person construction camp this summer to provide real-world experience, mentorship and education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender. The camp is called MyWIC, which stands for Mentoring young Women In Construction, and will take place two days per week in Philadelphia between July 12 and Aug. 17. MyWIC is run by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, which partnered with companies like NEST, a facilities management company, to make it a reality. “Many girls are unaware that a career in construction can be … Read more

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ABC’s Sizemore to Serve on OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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Greg Sizemore, Associated Builders and Contractors vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor to serve as a representative for U.S. construction employers on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, which provides advice and assistance to the assistant secretary on occupational safety and health in construction standards. As one of 15 individuals selected, Sizemore will serve a two-year term on ACCSH, which was established in 1987 to advise the assistant secretary for OSHA on setting construction standards and policy matters arising in the … Read more

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Construction Industry Round Table Announces New Chairman, Board Elections

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The Construction Industry Round Table, a national business trade association comprised exclusively of approximately 120 chief executives from the leading design and construction companies doing business in the United States and globally, has elected Greg Cosko, president & CEO of Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 2021-22 chair of the organization. He succeeds Wassim Selman, president of infrastructure at Arcadis. Cosko was elected during CIRT’s Annual Spring Conference in Washington, D.C., which also welcomed new directors. Cosko began his career with Dinwiddie Construction Company while attending San Francisco State University. He has had leadership positions with numerous building projects throughout California and … Read more

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Design-Build Team to Construct New Placer County Health and Human Services Center

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A Design-Build contract for the $79.8-million Health and Human Services Center, by the Placer County board of supervisors, was recently awarded to the Turner Construction Company/AC Martin team. The new facility is included in the county’s recently updated master plan for the Placer County Government Center, and will help consolidate existing staff and services from six divisions into a 142,000-square-foot facility in North Auburn, California. The “one-stop” service center for the Auburn and foothills area will improve public access to health and human services and supplant the multiple World War II-era facilities currently in use. It would also be the … Read more

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SEAA Names Speakers, Sets Exhibitor Schedule for 2021 Convention

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The Steel Erectors Association of America’s 48th Convention and Trade Show, to be held Oct. 12-14, 2021 in Orlando, Florida, features fresh education topics and live demos at its trade show. Early bird registration discounts for both members and non-members ends Aug. 31, and hotel room block cutoff date is Sept. 22. Visit seaa.net/seaa-convention—trade-show to book your booth, register to attend and reserve your hotel room. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the convention kicks off at 3 p.m. with a panel discussion with 2021 Project of the Year winning teams. “We’ll explore common themes and best practices that other erectors may … Read more

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