S. M. Wilson & Co. Promotes Jeremy Hutfles to Assistant Superintendent

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S. M. Wilson has promoted Jeremy Hutfles to assistant superintendent. In his new role, Hutfles coordinates and manages all day-to-day onsite operations, coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers, and communicates with owners and architects. Hutfles is working on the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Nursing project. He will be onsite during the entire construction phase. Hutfles joined S. M. Wilson last year and has over 17 years of experience in construction. Most recently, he was assigned to the Target remodel in Jefferson City, Missouri. He is OSHA certified in 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health for Construction Industry.  

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2022 World of Modular Returns in Hybrid Fashion

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After being all-digital in 2021 due to COVID concerns, the Modular Building Institute’s 2022 World of Modular conference and tradeshow returned and attracted over 1,000 in-person and digital attendees from more than 20 countries. The modular building industry event drew modular construction professionals to network, exchange ideas, learn from experts, discuss issues, and receive recognition at the La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. The event featured more than 50 breakout sessions focused on a range of topics such as manufacturing efficiencies; emergency preparedness; engineering and design of modular buildings; legal, insurance, and regulatory issues; case studies; and business development topics. … Read more

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U.S. Department of Labor Initiatives Promote ‘Safety’ of Industry Workers’ Wages, Employer Compliance

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With many projects supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law gaining speed across the nation as temperatures rise and the ground softens, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is showing its commitment to ensuring the safety of workers’ wages during the annual celebration of National Construction Safety Week, May 2-6. The organization announced new compliance assistance materials, including a toolkit in both English and Spanish languages, specifically to help construction workers understand their rights and inform employers about their legal obligations. In addition, the division has launched a webpage to help construction employees and employers understand Davis-Bacon Act … Read more

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Nonresidential and Multifamily Construction Spending Slump in March

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Spending on most categories of nonresidential and multifamily construction declined from February to March as contractors struggled to find enough workers and get timely deliveries of materials, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released regarding federal spending data. Association leaders urged Washington officials to end tariffs on construction materials and widen the opportunities for gaining the skills for rewarding careers in construction. Construction spending in March totaled $1.73 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, 0.1% above the upwardly revised February rate and 11.7% higher than in March 2021. Private residential construction spending accounted for all … Read more

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Boldt Launches Program to Focus on Mental Health

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Suicide is the leading cause of construction fatalities and suicide rates in the construction industry are four times the national average. According to studies by the Centers for Disease Control, suicide rates in the U.S. working population increased 34% from 2000-16 and is the leading cause of violent death for men in the construction industry. In response to these alarming statistics, The Boldt company implemented a suicide awareness and prevention program in 2021 using peer-to-peer “gatekeepers” to provide help and referrals for co-workers. Today, 88 trained gatekeepers are at jobsites and offices nationwide. They are clearly identified by purple stickers … Read more

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