Gilbane Building Company Announces Graduates of Gilbane Rising Contractor Program

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Gilbane is proud to announce the Mid-Atlantic Spring 2024 Gilbane Rising Contractor Program graduates. This year’s class includes 23 firms from across the Mid-Atlantic that offer services ranging from utilities and excavation to electrical plumbing and HVAC. To participate, each firm is required to apply for the program, where they are evaluated on requirements similar to Gilbane’s prequalification process. From there, they participate in a 12-week program led by the company’s subject matter experts on topics like safety, sustainability and risk management. Upon completing the program, participants enter a one-year formal mentorship agreement with a senior-level representative. During this process, participants prequalify with the company in preparation for bid opportunities. The … Read more

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Swinerton Hires New Regional Director of Preconstruction

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Lisa Podesto, P.E., has joined Swinerton as regional director of preconstruction ― mass timber and sustainable construction Innovation. With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, Podesto brings unparalleled expertise in mass timber and industrialized construction to the team. Podesto will continue championing low carbon structural solutions like mass timber and guiding clients through the early stages of project development. Podesto is a leading authority in mass timber construction in the U.S., contributing to industry advancement through advisory roles in organizations like Tallwood Design Institute, the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the California Board of Forestry and Fire … Read more

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Sundt Safety Program Wins Two AGC Awards

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Sundt Construction’s Stop The STCKY program was awarded first place for Innovation at the 2024 Associated General Contractors of America Annual Convention. The firm also took second place in the heavy civil category for the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards. The program addresses how the industry’s recordable injury rate has gone down over the last decade, but fatalities have plateaued. This year marks Sundt’s 12th Construction Safety Excellence Award from the AGC. Sundt’s safety program has been recognized twice with the AGC CSEA Grand award for safety, in 2006 and 2016. Learn more about the program at stopthestcky.com.

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LEED v5 Drafts Open for Public Comment

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The U.S. Green Building Council has opened the first public comment period for its draft rating system, LEED v5. This step marks a milestone for LEED and the building industry at large, providing a comprehensive framework for creating sustainable, efficient, and resilient built environments that promote environmental responsibility, economic viability and social equity.  LEED v5 emphasizes impact, alignment and interconnectedness to support initial and ongoing sustainability efforts throughout a building’s lifecycle. Impact highlights include:         LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance puts existing buildings on a path to decarbonization and ties Platinum-level certification to near-zero carbon operating emissions. … Read more

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Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to Meet April 24

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet for a teleconference and online meeting from 1-5:30 p.m. EDT on April 24. The committee will discuss the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Workplaces and Infectious Diseases rulemakings and other issues with a period for public comments. Submit comments and requests to speak at the Federal eRulemaking Portal, using Docket Number OSHA-2024-0002 by April 18. Be sure to include the docket number on all submissions. Details on how to attend are included in the … Read more

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