AEM Hall of Fame Inducts Genie’s Sherman Ward ‘Bud’ Bushnell

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers inducted Sherman Ward “Bud” Bushnell, founder of Genie, into its Hall of Fame for a broad range of contributions in developing and advancing technologies that support the construction and agriculture industries worldwide. The AEM Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and the community’s quality of life. The award was presented to Genie President Simon Meester at AEM’s Annual Conference Nov. 18 in Napa, Calif. Bushnell (June 13, 1921 – Nov. 14, 2020) founded Genie Industries, which is the Genie brand of Terex Corporation, a … Read more

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ABC Elects 2023 National Chair, Executive Committee

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ABC Elects 2023 National Chair, Executive Committee Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was elected the 2023 ABC national chair at a board of directors meeting held in conjunction with the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Coronado, California. The members of ABC’s 2023 Executive Committee, who will take office on Jan. 1, are: Chair of the ABC board of directors: Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chair-elect: Buddy Henley, president, Henley Construction Co. Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland Secretary and Southeast region vice chair: J. David … Read more

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American Concrete Pumping Association Announces New Safety Director

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The ACPA announced its first dedicated safety director: Tabah Nez. This inaugural position was created to further ACPA’s safety and certification programs for concrete pumping professionals. As ACPA Safety Director, Nez will be responsible for developing and overseeing all safety and risk management activities, including safety programs, committees, bulletins and resources. His role will be instrumental in developing the training curriculum for ACPA University, an online training platform to be launched January 2023. Nez brings to this position 23 years of professional hands-on experience in the areas of occupational, safety and health management; environmental health and safety management; risk prevention … Read more

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Swinerton, Mercy Housing California Inspire Next Generation of Builders, Architects, Engineers at ‘Minds Under Construction’ Steam Festival

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Swinerton, in collaboration with affordable housing provider Mercy Housing California, announced dozens of youths participated in the “Minds Under Construction” festival in San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood on Nov. 5. At the event, which was dedicated to advancing understanding and inspiring passion for the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, participants worked with 3D printers and learned about designing earthquake-safe homes, working with electrical circuitry and water engineering. Swinerton staff partnered with MHC’s resident services team to bring this enriching day of STEAM exploration to families living at Sunnydale, a diverse but under-invested neighborhood undergoing a community-based revitalization initiative … Read more

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Overcoming Skills Gap Focus of NCCER’s Construction Career Pathways Conference  

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research will host its Construction Career Pathways Conference Nov. 30. This conference is a one-day event held as a prelude to the Association for Career and Technical Education’s CareerTech VISION 2022 Conference.   This year’s Construction Career Pathways Conference will cover important topics, including best practices for establishing education and industry partnerships, incorporating technology into construction education and success stories from up-and-coming young craft professionals. Networking and team activities will take place throughout the day between presentations.   Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at … Read more

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