Stevens Construction Expands Orlando Healthcare Team

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Stevens Construction has expanded its Orlando, Florida team with the addition of project manager Robin Hetzel. She will lead healthcare projects throughout the entire lifecycle from preconstruction to warranty, ensuring the client’s budget, schedule and quality goals are achieved. An accomplished construction professional, Hetzel brings to her position 20 years of commercial and healthcare experience leading new construction and renovation projects throughout Central Florida, including freestanding emergency rooms, operating room and imaging suite renovations, and medical office buildings. A graduate from the University of Central Florida, Hetzel earned her 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification and Infection Control Risk … Read more

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Youth Construction Camp Inspires Next Generation of Leaders

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Three dozen middle and high school students from around Arizona discovered the joy of building at a free weeklong construction camp where they used professional power tools and learned from industry professionals. For the second year in a row, The Rosendin Foundation, hosted TRF Camp Build, bringing together local construction companies and volunteers to educate and support campers. TRF Camp Build, held June 3-7 at the Phoenix Electrical Training Alliance included hands-on building projects, career exploration and a field trip to the UA Local 469’s training facility. Under expert supervision, rising 7th-10th grade students learned specialized construction skills that they can apply throughout their lives including concrete pouring, … Read more

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Inaugural NextGen Initiative Recipients Announced by Poettker Construction

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Poettker Construction has announced the 2024 recipients of its NextGen program. NextGen is a collaboration between Poettker and its education clients to connect students and teachers with the construction of their facilities and unlock interactive opportunities for students to build their futures while advancing communities. Poettker also provides advanced education opportunities through impact contributions or post-high school scholarships. Poettker selected five recipients for the program’s inaugural year and presented two scholarships and three community impact contributions. Scholarships were awarded to Noah Foppe of Freeburg Community High School in Freeburg, Ill., and Kirsten Gudausky of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, Ill., … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Champions Mental Health with CIASP Donation

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is donating $5,000 to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, supporting its initiatives in mental health within the construction sector. Founded by the Construction Financial Management Association in 2016, the CIASP’s mission is to dismantle the stigma attached to mental health within the industry. By 2018, it evolved into an independent 501(c)(3) entity, focusing on suicide prevention awareness, providing essential resources, and fostering a community committed to eliminating suicides in construction. To donate to CIASP, click here. CONEXPO-CON/AGG also created a comprehensive resource hub, where employers and employees can access valuable resources.

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Faith Technologies Receives Platinum Certification by Mental Health America

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Faith Technologies Incorporated has been awarded a Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the third consecutive year by Mental Health America. The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is a national employer certification program that recognizes employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. “At FTI, we’ve worked diligently to bring mental well-being to the forefront of our overall wellness efforts,” said Mike Jansen, CEO. “At our jobsites and offices across the country, mental health conversations are normalized and are enabling our teams to know that we support their total health — mind, body and soul.” The Bell Seal recognizes employer advances in workplace mental health by awarding Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze recognition levels. One in four employers that completed the Bell Seal pre-assessment … Read more

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