Building Seismic Safety Council Awards Built Environment Leaders for Public Safety Stewardship

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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Building Seismic Safety Council, the National Institute of Building Sciences recently recognized the leaders who have provided significant direction to the BSSC mission, contributing to its success. The council has coordinated the efforts of federal agencies, the building industry and thousands of subject matter experts to develop 10 editions of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Recommended Seismic Provisions. These recommendations have served as the foundation of the nation’s seismic standards and model building codes. “Each award recipient dedicated time, hard work and expertise to our organization for the betterment of the nation,” said Lakisha … Read more

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ABC Announces Winners of its National Awards

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of its annual national awards — the Excellence in Construction, Safety and Diversity Excellence, Contractor of the Year and Construction Workforce Awards — during ABC Convention 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. 2020 Excellence in Construction® Awards Honor 87 World-class Construction Projects 2020 National Safety Excellence Awards Presented to 39 ABC Contractor Companies 2020 National Diversity Excellence Awards Spotlight Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Initiatives of Three Member Companies Big D Metalworks of Dallas Named 2021 Contractor of the Year Todd Swan of the ABC Cumberland Valley Chapter in Hagerstown, Maryland, Named 2021 Craft Instructor of … Read more

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SEAA Confirms 48th Convention and Trade Show Dates

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The Steel Erectors Association of America’s 48th Convention and Trade Show, previously scheduled for April 2021, will take place Oct. 12-14 in Orlando, Florida. The trade show provides erectors and fabricators a chance to see the latest products, services and innovations they need for a safer, more productive work site. To accommodate social distancing and small group engagement, attendees will be split into two groups. Half will visit indoor booths, while half will visit outdoor booths. Groups will rotate at the mid-point in the schedule, and the live demonstrations will be staggered between two time slots. Education sessions include a panel discussion with SEAA Project of the Year … Read more

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TDIndustries Celebrates International Women’s Day, Women in Construction Week

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TDIndustries celebrated Women in Construction Week with a kick-off on International Women’s Day. For 75 years, TD has supported women in the industry by providing equal opportunities for women to give back and to grow its business while working in construction, technology, manufacturing, facility services and maintenance.  Throughout the week, TD shared a blog series that highlights and recognizes female partners, their contributions to the construction industry and what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated profession. These women are diverse in their roles, experiences and tenure at TD, where women make up 28% of TD’s board of … Read more

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Initiative Highlights, Supports SoCal Women in Construction during Women in Construction Week

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Coinciding with the celebration of Women in Construction Week, McCarthy Building Companies highlights its creation of the McCarthy Partnership for Women initiative — a national employee resource group providing opportunities, support and a network for its female employee-partners. This executive-sponsored and employee-driven group propels the recruitment, development and retention of the best women in the construction industry to broaden the general contractor’s diversity of perspective, as well as offer its female employees opportunities for personal and professional development, internal and external networking and a platform for sharing goals and exploring solutions. Participants also join in community outreach to young women … Read more

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