Ramtech Receives Top Honors for Modular Police Facility in Texas

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Design-build construction firm Ramtech Building Systems has received a first-place Awards of Distinction trophy at the 41st annual Modular Building Institute 2024 World of Modular Conference and Tradeshow. Over 1,500 attendees gathered at the sold-out conference for networking opportunities and to hear speakers and presenters from across the world. Ramtech received the award in the Relocatable Modular Correctional category for the 4,760-square-foot police station and short-term holding facility built and installed for the city of Clyde, Texas. The facility was designed to replace an aging facility with the criteria that it could be easily relocated in the future if required. … Read more

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ABC: Flexibility Is Imperative for Effective Heat Safety Protections in Construction

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Associated Builders and Contractors responded to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule. “ABC continues to believe employers should equip their employees and leadership teams to develop their own safety plans, unique to their jobsites, and we strongly encourage review of all applicable OSHA rules and guidelines,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. “We also provide tools to employers so that they can equip and empower supervisors to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat illness as … Read more

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Stevens Construction Expands Orlando Healthcare Team

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Stevens Construction has expanded its Orlando, Florida team with the addition of project manager Robin Hetzel. She will lead healthcare projects throughout the entire lifecycle from preconstruction to warranty, ensuring the client’s budget, schedule and quality goals are achieved. An accomplished construction professional, Hetzel brings to her position 20 years of commercial and healthcare experience leading new construction and renovation projects throughout Central Florida, including freestanding emergency rooms, operating room and imaging suite renovations, and medical office buildings. A graduate from the University of Central Florida, Hetzel earned her 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification and Infection Control Risk … Read more

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Youth Construction Camp Inspires Next Generation of Leaders

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Three dozen middle and high school students from around Arizona discovered the joy of building at a free weeklong construction camp where they used professional power tools and learned from industry professionals. For the second year in a row, The Rosendin Foundation, hosted TRF Camp Build, bringing together local construction companies and volunteers to educate and support campers. TRF Camp Build, held June 3-7 at the Phoenix Electrical Training Alliance included hands-on building projects, career exploration and a field trip to the UA Local 469’s training facility. Under expert supervision, rising 7th-10th grade students learned specialized construction skills that they can apply throughout their lives including concrete pouring, … Read more

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Inaugural NextGen Initiative Recipients Announced by Poettker Construction

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Poettker Construction has announced the 2024 recipients of its NextGen program. NextGen is a collaboration between Poettker and its education clients to connect students and teachers with the construction of their facilities and unlock interactive opportunities for students to build their futures while advancing communities. Poettker also provides advanced education opportunities through impact contributions or post-high school scholarships. Poettker selected five recipients for the program’s inaugural year and presented two scholarships and three community impact contributions. Scholarships were awarded to Noah Foppe of Freeburg Community High School in Freeburg, Ill., and Kirsten Gudausky of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, Ill., … Read more

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