AEM Voice of Customer Survey: Looking at COVID-19’s Impact on Construction, Utility Sector Workforce

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By Megan Tanel We’re now six months into what can best be described as a “COVID state of being,” and it’s nearly impossible to overstate the fatigue that has set in as far as analyzing numbers and data and trying to be prepared for whatever comes next. The AEM Construction Sector team continues to look to how we can help provide clarity or support to the needs of our members in these trying times. As mentioned last quarter, we are building on our relationships with sister associations and industry publications through our CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, to be the consolidated voice of the customer for equipment […]

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CMAA Honors 14 Outstanding Construction Management Projects

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The Construction Management Association of America has recognized 14 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. Award winners serve as examples for CMAA to promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process. The 2020 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million Boeing V-22 Osprey Future Factory – Historic Production Building Renovation Owner: Boeing CM: STV Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value less than $50 Million Fifth Third Center Chicago Owner: Fifth Third Bank CM: Fifth Third Bank Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value less than $50 Million Riverfront Park U.S. Pavilion Owner: City of Spokane, Washington CM: Hill […]

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Common Ground Alliance Publishes White Paper on Improving Delivery of Accurate, On-Time Locates

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Common Ground Alliance has published a white paper based on recent research among locating stakeholders that points to an often-strained damage prevention system. The CGA white paper, Insights into Improving the Delivery of Accurate, On-Time Locates, analyzes data from a survey of more than 400 locate technicians, information gleaned from in-depth interviews with 20 locating managers and industry decision makers and damage data from CGA’s 2019 DIRT Report to paint a picture of how the locating industry is working to manage the increasing volume and complexity of tickets. As the 2019 DIRT Report details, one call transmissions continue to rise and, in […]

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American Society of Concrete Contractors Recognizes Winners of Safety Awards

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Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2019 were recognized by the Safety & Risk Management Council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri, at the association’s Annual Conference this fall. Burr Bennett Awards for Safety Excellence were given to specialty contractor Wayne Brothers, Inc., Davidson, North Carolina and general contractor Donley’s Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. These awards are presented in partnership with CNA, Chicago, to contractors that place the highest priority on safety. Entries are judged on three years of safety performance indicators, values and trends; a self-assessment checklist of company safety practices and detailed descriptions of […]

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IMETCO Receives ICC Approvals on Rainscreen Wall Panel Systems

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Innovative Metals Company, Inc. is now among a short list of metal manufacturers to carry ICC approvals for its metal wall cladding systems. The company recently received ICC approvals for its Latitude and Element architectural wall panels used as a part of its rainscreen systems. ICC-ES, a subsidiary of the International Code Council, provides evaluation reports aimed at making it easier for those charged with enforcing code to determine the compliance of products with the building code. With ICC reports, government agencies such as the California DSA, Florida Building Products, TX TDI, etc. provide quick and easy permit approvals. Specific […]

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