Fourth Edition of Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction Available

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The American Concrete Institute and American Society of Concrete Contractors have released the fourth edition of the Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction in printed and digital formats. The new guide provides up-to-date knowledge of quality concrete construction practices written by and for contractors, and referenced by many licensing authorities. This guide details proven practices to produce quality concrete construction and covers the following: planning for quality, concrete mixtures, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, safety and legal issues. Now 262 pages – … Read more

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Sundt Breaks Ground on Southeast Arlington Recreation Center

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ARLINGTON, Texas – Sundt Construction, Inc. recently broke ground on the Southeast Arlington Recreation Center located in Arlington, Texas. The 39,000-square-foot recreation center will sit on a 12.8-acre site and wll include a gymnasium, fitness and weights area, aerobics and dance studio, classrooms and childcare area. The project also includes an outdoor aquatics feature, adventure playground, skate park and walking trails. The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

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NCCER Releases New Construction Superintendent Certification Program

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NCCER has released a new superintendent assessment and is partnering with FMI to offer a joint certification to qualified professionals in the superintendent field. The assessment was developed in conjunction with subject matter experts for professionals whose primary role is to oversee the operations of a construction site from planning to completion. This joint certification encompasses both the NCCER assessment, which recognizes the knowledge of these professionals, and the FMI Field Leadership Institute that provides hands-on interactive education and experiences. While the skilled worker shortage has gained much attention over the last few years, it is vitally important the industry … Read more

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Hard Hat Inventor Bullard Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Celebration

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CYNTHIANA, Ky. – Bullard officials announce plans for the company’s year-long celebration to honor the 100th anniversary of its invention of the hard hat. Headquartered in Cynthiana, Kentucky, the company invented the Hard Boiled Hat in 1919 and today supplies head protection products to workers worldwide. A 121-year old, fifth-generation, family owned company, Bullard manufactures safety products for workers in the industrial health and safety and emergency responder markets. The company’s products have protected safety workers worldwide for more than 100 years and include thermal imagers, fire and rescue helmets, head and face protection and respiratory equipment. The company is … Read more

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Robins & Morton Receives Building Star Award

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North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry, recently presented Robins & Morton with the Building Star Award for its work in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Building Star Award is part of the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Star program, administered through its Education, Training and Technical Assistance Bureau of the Occupational Safety and Health Division. This specific award recognizes construction worksites and companies that have quality safety and health programs that meet the Carolina Star requirements. Some requirements include: management commitment and leadership, employee involvement and participation, hazard identification and evaluation, hazard prevention and control, safety and health training. “Because … Read more

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