CPWR, NABTU Release New COVID-19 Resources

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As part of the commitment to helping the construction industry take necessary precautions during the coronavirus pandemic, CPWR and NABTU have released the COVID-19 Standards for U.S. Construction Sites. They are an evolution of the guidance CPWR has been updating since early March and identifies what steps should be taken to reduce construction worker exposure to the virus on the job. The hierarchy of controls, a basic principle of occupational safety and health, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, are the foundations upon which this new document is based. The virus is a hazard on the job, and … Read more

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Faith Technologies Named Nation’s Safest Construction Company in 2019 by National Contractors Group

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Associated General Contractors of America recently honored Faith Technologies, Menasha, Wisconsin, for having the nation’s best construction safety and wellness plan in 2019. The association, which oversees the Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 56 other companies were also selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs.   “Now more than ever, there’s no more fundamental responsibility for a construction firm than to ensure the health and safety of its workers,” said Dirk Elsperman, the association’s president and executive vice president and chief operations officer of Tarlton Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri.  … Read more

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Associated Builders and Contractors Recognizes Best in Construction, Safety

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized the following contractors for excellence in construction and safety. Awards will be presented during the 30th annual ABC Convention on Aug. 18 in Nashville, Tennessee. SR Construction Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award Trellis Centennial, Las Vegas, Nevada Trellis Centennial is an all-new, 42,327-square-foot short-term rehabilitation facility featuring 72 private rooms. Patients will enjoy private bathrooms with private showers, rehabilitation gym, expansive common areas and a spacious courtyard. TDIndustries National Safety Excellence Merit Award The 2019 National Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms that achieved Diamond, Platinum and Gold status in … Read more

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Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s Built by Women Program Recognizes Long Beach Civic Center

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The recently completed Long Beach Civic Center has been recognized by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s Built by Women program. Women comprised 50% of the Design-Build team and played a significant role in the construction and delivery of the Long Beach Civic Center Project, located in California. The Built by Women program was created to recognize the significant but often overlooked work of women architects, landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, contractors and developers. This year’s competition was based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. “Los Angeles has always been a hotbed of American design and [the] jury demonstrated how women … Read more

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Lift & Move USA Showcases Stadium Project for Students at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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More than 350 students from Clark County School District visited the Workforce Solutions area at the recent CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lift & Move USA featured an interactive presentation about the role of crane, rigging and specialized transportation operations in the construction of Allegiant Stadium, new home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. A video series, From the Ground Up, narrated by Mike Rowe, was the inspiration for the presentation. “We highlighted things like how many trailers it takes to mobilize cranes, how a crane operator and signal person work together and the various career paths into our industry,” … Read more

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