AEM Snapshot of Top Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021

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Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are poised to have a significant impact in 2021 (and, in many cases, beyond), so it’s crucial for manufacturers to develop a keen understanding of what they are, how they will grow over time and how they will impact the industry and the customers it serves. With that in mind, let’s look at five manufacturing trends to watch in 2021: COVID-19 + Employee Safety It almost goes without saying that workplace safety and compliance … Read more

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Applications Due for 2021 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award

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Applications are due Feb. 28 for The Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction. This award honors innovative, evidence-based interventions, including technologies, work practices and programs, that reduce hazards for construction workers. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual and administered by CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize to the winning individual or organization. One or more honorable mentions may also be awarded, each with a $5,000 prize. To learn more, visit cpwr.com.

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Sundt Wins AGC-Utah Diamond Safety Award

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For the second consecutive year, Sundt Construction, Inc. was awarded the Diamond Safety Award by the Associated General Contractors of Utah. The award, the highest safety award handed out annually by the AGC of Utah, evaluates comparable-sized contractors’ total man hours worked to the national average. Sundt earned the Diamond Safety Award because it had more than 5 million worked man-hours at an incident rate of 50% below the national level. The company garnered the same recognition last year. In September, Sundt completed the Utah Department of Transportation Interstate 80 westbound highway improvement project in Tooele County six months ahead … Read more

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ACI Virtual Concrete Convention Scheduled for March 28-April 1

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The American Concrete Institute will be holding the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28-April 1. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, Maryland, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world, while prioritizing attendee safety. A total of 45 technical sessions will be presented live with on-demand viewing available afterward, providing substantial opportunity to advance knowledge and earn continuing education units/professional development hours).  Of the 45 total sessions, five featured sessions include: Legal Issues in Concrete Construction – Lessons Learned: This session will bring together individuals with extensive experience in litigation related to concrete construction … Read more

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AISI Releases Updates to Cold-Formed Steel Design Standards 

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has updated six cold-formed steel design standards. AISI is an accredited consensus organization by the American National Standards Institute for developing American National Standards. The task of creating and updating cold-formed steel design standards is accomplished through two voluntary consensus committees—the AISI Committee on Specifications and the AISI Committee on Framing Standards. The standards are available for free download at https://www.cfsei.org/free-aisi-standards. The updated standards include: AISI S202, Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing AISI S220, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Nonstructural Framing AISI S240, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel … Read more

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