SEAA Endorses Policies to Restore America’s Workforce Development System

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America has joined other industry stakeholders in publicly supporting seven policy recommendations to make the United States the world leader in workforce development. RT 335, issued this month, tackles the topic: “Restoring the Dignity of Work: Transforming the U.S. Workforce Development System into a World Leader.” This advocacy document is meant to educate local, state and federal legislators on why reforming our workforce system is critical. It outlines seven policies that can be implemented in less than three years that will positively impact workforce development. The policies are based on three years … Read more

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MYCON General Contractors Acquires Pavlovich Construction Services

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DALLAS, Texas – MYCON General Contractors Inc. has acquired Pavlovich Construction Services to support the firm’s growth in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Firm principals of Pavlovich will join MYCON, including Roger Pavlovich as vice president; Justin Swaim, LEED AP, as project director, as well as members of their team. Pavlovich’s portfolio includes PickUp USA in Coppell, Texas, an industrial warehouse conversion to a sports facility; Big Town Distribution Facility in Mesquite, Texas, a 300,000-square-foot tenant improvement project; new offices for the Veterans Administration in Dallas, Texas and a tenant finish-out for Briggs Freeman, among others. In the past five … Read more

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Steel Erectors Association of America Partners with Safe+Sound Campaign

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America is partnering with OSHA’s national Safe+Sound Campaign. The Safe+Sound Campaign encourages every workplace in the U.S. to have a safety and health program, a proactive approach to identifying and managing workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness. SEAA collaborated with OSHA in the development of a fact sheet for structural steel and precast concrete contractors. The fact sheet provides reminders of the potential hazards facing this industry, including falls, struck by incidents and lifting/lowering over exertion. The document also provides resources to help contractors address these hazards. Successful safety and … Read more

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Associated Subcontractors Alliance Recognizes BNBuilders

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Last week, BNBuilders was recognized by the region’s subcontracting community as San Diego, California’s top general contractor. BNBuilders received the General Contractor of the Year award from the Associated Subcontractors Alliance San Diego Chapter at its 28th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. The ASA Awards were established in 1970 to honor ASA-member companies and individuals for their excellence in conducting business in a professional and fair manner. ASA member companies nominate candidates for the awards in each of the seven categories: leadership, team attitude, commitment to safety, quality in construction, timely payments and positive relationships with … Read more

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DPR Construction Receives 4 Project Awards for Construction Excellence

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The Georgia chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized DPR Construction with two Excellence in Construction awards for Clemson University’s Allen N. Reeves Football Complex and Camp Southern Ground’s Peterson Dining Hall. The EIC award celebrates the innovation and vision of the project team. Projects are judged on a variety of criteria such as safety, personnel management, quality control, scheduling and degree of difficulty. Additionally, the South Atlantic chapter of the Construction Management Association of America named Emory John’s Creek Hospital Radiology Observation Care Unit and Clinical Decision Unit a “Best in Class” new healthcare project. The award … Read more

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