BTEA Promotes Mental Health Awareness for Construction Suicide Prevention Week, September 4-8

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The Building Trades Employers’ Association, representing 1,200 union contractors in New York, is working to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry, noting that September 4-8 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week. September is also National Suicide Prevention Month, which also draws attention to treatment services available to people seeking help and assistance. Approximately 5,000 construction workers die from suicide each year, and five times as many construction workers die from suicide than from a work-related injury. Construction workers are nearly four times more likely to die from suicide than the average American. In response to … Read more

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NCCER Publishes Article on Contributing Factors to Superintendent Shortage

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According to research, about 34,000 construction superintendent positions across the U.S. remain unfilled. The National Center for Construction Education and Research is exploring this and has recently published the article “Contributing Factors to the Superintendent Shortage.” Although it is not unexpected to learn that the pool of experienced superintendents is limited, the article states, concerning trends show a widening gap between supply and demand for these roles and point to a growing need for a systematic solution to developing a reliable pipeline of superintendents and other field leaders. The article provides insights into current and near-term challenges, including: Current: High … Read more

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Chris Kirch Named President of Kitchell Contractors

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Chris Kirch was named president of Kitchell Contractors Inc. Kirch has been with Kitchell since 2003 and since 2010 has been with the company’s Texas region, helping to grow the company’s footprint in the Austin and Houston markets. He began his journey with Kitchell as an intern while working toward his construction management degree from Northern Arizona University, moving through an entry-level project engineer position in Las Vegas to operations manager in Texas, where he most recently served as Texas market sector executive. He is known as an accessible, supportive leader who is unwavering in his dedication to Kitchell’s projects, … Read more

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Concrete Industry Management Program Seeks Donations for 2024 Auction at World of Concrete

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 The Concrete Industry Management program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for its 2024 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m. Last year’s auction items included two concrete mixer trucks, a truck-mounted concrete pump, a laser screed and much more. Other donated items included cement, fly … Read more

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AISC Releases 16th Edition of Steel Construction Manual

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The 16th edition of the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Steel Construction Manual is now available. The manual is the authoritative reference for professionals who design, fabricate and build with structural steel. The 16th edition features: New 50 ksi steel design tables Properties and dimensions for 210 new HSS shapes Revised and expanded discussion of prying action New and revamped tables for design of double-angle connections, single-plate connections, single-angle connections and shear end-plate connections New section on the design of simple connections for combined forces Updated discussion on the chevron effect, as well as new information and a new table … Read more

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