OSHA Announces National Stand-Down for Fall Prevention in Construction

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a national safety stand-down from June 2-6 to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards of falls, which account for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry.   “Falls account for more than a third of all deaths in this industry,” said Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. “We"re working with employers, workers, industry groups, state OSH plans, and civic and faith-based organizations to host safety stand-downs that focus on recognizing hazards and preventing falls. We are … Read more

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Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton Earns Two AGC Alliant Build America Awards

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The Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton received two Alliant Build America awards from the Associated General Contractors of America, including Best New Building Project and the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering award. A joint venture of Clark Construction Group and McCarthy Building Companies delivered the design-build project six months ahead of schedule and more than $100 million below the Navy’s original budget. HDR Architecture and HKS, Inc. led the design team. Situated on a 70-acre site near the south entrance to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the hospital provides emergency, primary, intensive and specialty care. The … Read more

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Forrester Construction Earns ABC National Excellence in Construction Award

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Forrester Construction Company's work on the Smithsonian National Zoological Park Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit project in Washington, D.C. has earned the company an Eagle Award in the Other Construction – $4-100 Million category of ABC's Excellence in Construction Awards. Forrester Construction representatives received the award Feb. 11 during the 24th annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebration at the Grand Wailea in Maui, Hawaii. Forrester constructed a new seal and sea lion exhibit that includes six pools, ADA-compliant pathways, above- and below-ground water viewing areas, an amphitheater and a maintenance building that houses a … Read more

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AGC Names Gray Construction Nation's Safest Construction Company in 2013

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Gray Construction of Lexington, Ky. was named the nation's safest construction company in 2013 by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association, which oversees the Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 51 other companies were selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs. “Proper safety is paramount to the success of any construction project and the strength of any construction company,” said Paul Diederich, the association's president and president of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Industrial Builders Inc. “By demonstrating exceptional commitment to the safety of their employees and their outstanding … Read more

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AGC Plans to Help Firms Deliver Better Health Benefits

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Associated General Contractors of America is planning to launch a new private insurance exchange in cooperation with Willis North America, association officials announced. The new exchange, which will be called “The AGC Alternative,” is anticipated to be live this summer and will allow the association's member firms to deliver better health insurance and related benefits to their employees at a lower cost, officials added. “This new exchange will make it far easier for member firms to provide top quality health insurance and related benefits for their employees,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association's CEO. “Our … Read more

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