OSHA, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, NCCCO Foundation Form Alliance

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration signed an agreement with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators and the NCCCO Foundation to protect workers who operate cranes better. The two-year agreement will provide certified crane operators with training and resources to reduce and prevent exposure to the four construction workplace issues that contribute to the majority of hazards in the industry: falls, caught-in or between objects or machinery, struck-by objects or equipment and electrocution. Alliance participants will use data and review trends and incident information to develop safety alerts for employers, crane operators and … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Recognized with Design-Build Institute of America Awards

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Gilbane Building Company has earned top honors at the 2023 National Design-Build Institute of America Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. The company was the design-builder for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s new D.C. headquarters, which was selected for the 2023 Chair’s Award, and the owner’s representative for the California Department of General Services 1021 O Street State Office Building, which was selected for the 2023 Project of the Year award. Gilbane received national excellence awards for both projects in their respective categories, as well as special recognition for commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion and design for WMATA’s D.C. … Read more

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Free Webinar Talks Top 5 Decisions Impacting Construction Jobsites

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MindForge, a software platform streamlining communication for the construction industry, will host a free webinar Noon EST on Tuesday, Dec. 5 on the top decisions impacting today’s construction jobsites. In the 30-minute webinar, MindForge CEO Stokes McIntyre will walk attendees through the Top 5 decisions that make the biggest impact on a construction jobsite. Small but mighty, these decisions, if made poorly, can drive the largest drains on money, time and materials. Made well, though, the decisions can be a crew’s biggest sources of productivity, quality and even safety. Ideal for superintendents, assistant superintendents, safety managers, project executives, foremen, project … Read more

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Design-Build Institute of America ED/CEO Lisa Washington Inducted into National Academy of Construction

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Lisa Washington, CAE, executive director and CEO of the Design-Build Institute of America, has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction. As a black woman in a traditionally male-dominated field and a leader from a non-construction background, induction to NAC is a testimony to Washington’s leadership and innovation in the engineering, design and construction industry.   Membership in the National Academy of Construction is a distinction extended solely through invitation by current members. NAC is a distinguished institution that has, over the years, elected a selective group of professionals who have made significant and lasting impacts in various aspects … Read more

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New Leadership Team at Swinterton to Drive Growth in Seattle

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Swinerton has appointed a new leadership team within the Seattle, Washington Division. These individuals bring extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles, further enhancing the firm’s commitment to delivering excellence in construction services. Nick Vovakes will lead the new leadership team as vice president and division manager. The team includes Thomas Stearns, operations manager and mass timber lead; Kelly Chalmers, senior project manager and healthcare market lead; Bret Downing, director of special projects; Ryan Weeger, director of preconstruction; Rob Mcgarry, field operations manager; and Greg Evans, Native American market lead. Thomas Stearns brings over 18 years of construction experience … Read more

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