International Code Council, SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals

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The International Code Council and the Structural Engineers Association of California have partnered to release a joint publication of the 2018 IBC SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals. The updated series provides a guided approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code and referenced standards. This updated, four-volume series includes: Volume 1: Code Application Examples – Volume 1 contains code application examples based on the IBC and ASCE 7-16, including determination of seismic irregularities, combinations of structural systems, determination of drift, support of discontinuous systems and analysis of seismic forces applied to equipment, nonstructural elements and nonbuilding structures. … Read more

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CDC Selects Construction Manager to Build High-Containment Continuity Lab

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has selected McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. as construction manager and constructor for a new high-containment continuity laboratory at the Roybal Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The new facility is part of CDC’s 2025 Masterplan that was finalized well before COVID-19. The new 160,000-square-foot, multistory research building will increase the CDC’s research capacity to sustain its diagnostic mission and support its public health mission by helping communities prepare for, detect and respond to consequences of all public health hazards. The HCCL building will be a Biosafety Level-4 facility, a designation reserved for the highest level … Read more

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ABC Cancels Convention 2020

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Associated Builders and Contractors has cancelled the ABC Convention 2020, which was scheduled for Aug. 17-19 in Nashville, Tenn. The event, which includes the National Craft Championships, Construction Management Competition and National Excellence in Construction Awards, was previously postponed from March due to the coronavirus pandemic. “While it was disappointing to cancel the ABC Convention 2020, the health and safety of our members, staff and partners amid the COVID-19 outbreak is our utmost priority,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC’s president and CEO. “Due to the conditions of Nashville’s phased reopening schedule and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, we … Read more

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Safe + Sound Week Aug. 10-16

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Sound safety practices such as management leadership, worker participation and finding and fixing hazards are now more critical than ever. As construction companies continue or restart work during the ongoing pandemic, having a strong workplace safety and health program in place can help contractors and workers address jobsite hazards, including those related to COVID-19. CPWR is an organizing partner in OSHA’S Safe + Sound Campaign — a year-round, nationwide effort to raise awareness of the value of workplace safety and health programs. While the campaign is ongoing, one week is set aside each year to draw attention to this topic. This year’s … Read more

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CPWR-NIOSH-OSHA Presents COVID-19 Webinar Series: Safety in Action – An Example from the Job Site

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As work continues and starts up across the country, construction employers, unions and other industry stakeholders are looking for ways to prevent the spread of the disease on jobsites. Join this webinar at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, for updates on how NIOSH and CPWR are responding, and hear from BAC Local 1 President Matt Eleazer about the work of the Oregon COVID-19 Joint Construction Safety Task Force and examples of steps his local and signatory contractors are taking to ensure his members are able to work safely. The webinar will be presented by Chris Trahan Cain, CIH, … Read more

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