Registration Opens for CMAA2023 in Washington, D.C.

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The Construction Management Association of America has opened registration for CMAA2023. The fall conference will bring together public and private sector leaders, professionals and innovators from across the U.S. to explore the latest trends, technologies and strategies that are revolutionizing the industry. CMAA2023 will take place Oct. 29-31 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor in Washington, D.C. Attendees can look froward to a comprehensive expo hall, networking opportunities, plenary and breakout sessions and a full education program. The highlight of the event is the annual CMAA Industry Honors and Awards Program, where the annual Project Achievement Awards, … Read more

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NCCER Presents Makers Grant Tool Kit to High School Students

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has awarded Fleming Island High School with a Makers Grant tool kit sponsored by Stanley Black & Decker. The students in Mr. Cunningham’s class will put these tools to work as a new school year kicks off in August. As a recipient of the 2022 Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant, NCCER is grateful to partner with Stanley Black & Decker to build CTE programs and connect students with careers in construction. The grant is used to support NCCER’s CareerStarter program, an online platform that unites students, job seekers, employers and educators … Read more

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The Christman Company Knoxville Region Earns National Award for Safety Excellence

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The Christman Company’s Knoxville, Tennessee region has been recognized with the 2022 Platinum STEP Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors. This honor, presented annually by the national construction industry trade association, signifies a company’s commitment to jobsite safety and exemplary safety programs. Safety Training Evaluation Process is a program developed by ABC to assist construction companies in assessing and improving their safety practices and procedures. The program provides a detailed framework for companies to evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas that may need improvement. ABC National Safety Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge companies that consistently … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Caps Mental Health Awareness Efforts with CIASP Donation

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is backing construction professionals during Mental Health Awareness Month with a $5,000 donation to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The money will be directed to its construction mental health support efforts. According to Kim MacDonald, CEO of 13 Factors for Business Growth and presenter on mental health in the construction industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, people need to look at the risk factors and hazards that exist in the work itself and address where possible, mitigate those risks. For those who would like to contribute to CIASP and help prevent suicide in the construction industry, click here.

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AISC Releases New Seismic Standard for Existing Steel Buildings

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A new standard, Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 342-22), is now available as a free download from aisc.org/standards. The AISC Committee on Specifications developed and approved the document as a revision to the structural steel provisions in the 2017 edition of ASCE/SEI 41, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings. The next release of that standard will likely adopt ANSI/AISC 342-22 in chapter 9. The document is free to download; a printed version will be available for purchase from aisc.org/publications this summer.

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