CFSEI Announces 2021-2022 Executive Committee Members

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has announced the members of its 2021-2022 executive committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for three years. The 2021-2022 CFSEI executive committee includes: Chair: Daniel Stadig, P.E., The Leffler Group, Colo. Vice chair: Patrick M. Hainault, P.E., raSmith, Wis. Immediate past chair (non-voting): Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc., Va. Committee members: Dana Hennis, P.E., S.E., Lochsa Engineering, Idaho Jeffrey Kreinke, P.E., Excel Engineering, Inc., Wis. Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of … Read more

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University of Florida Wins 34th ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition

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University of Florida won the 34th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The Gators also won the competition in 2019 and, because the 2020 competition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now stand as back-to-back winners. Twenty-two universities participated in the event, which was held virtually for the first time. The University of Florida canoe – the Polligator – placed Top 3 in all three categories in the event: second in the technical proposal category, second for technical presentation and third for enhanced focus areas. “The Concrete … Read more

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‘Hylan Academy’ Recruits, Trains + Supports New, Existing Construction Employees

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Hylan recently launched “Hylan Academy” as a direct response to the shortage of skilled utility construction workers across the United States. Hylan Academy aims to quickly and efficiently train construction workers in the complex utility builds that the company regularly undertakes, and will also support current field employees by offering cross training and career roadmaps. The curriculum is designed to support Hylan’s company vision and mission, which includes “building rewarding careers for our people.” The Hylan Academy program model incorporates a grass roots, hands-on approach to employee development. The utility construction industry, much like any trade industry, requires skilled workers … Read more

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Constructive Voices Podcast Brings Latest Industry Stories from Around the World

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Recognizing that the U.S. construction industry is an important cog in the wheel to help boost the recovery of the economy post-COVID, and that podcasts are surging in popularity globally, a new podcast platform—Constructive Voices—has combined the two to bring the latest construction industry stories from around the world. All the podcasts aim to inspire positive change, creating the best conversations with industry leaders and change-makers on topics shaping the sector from the economy to sustainability, social good, mental and physical health and diversity and inclusion. The entire business landscape has entered into a digital revolution and construction is no … Read more

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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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