The American Institute of Architects Unveils New, Updated AIA Contract Documents

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects   Contract Documents team announced several additions and updates to its suite of offerings: a new family of Program Management documents; a new, free Guide for Small Projects; an updated Guide for Sustainable Projects and updated BIM and Digital Practice Documents. The new documents and updates will improve the contract negotiation experience for architects, building owners, general contractors and other design and construction professionals. The new documents and guides are available in the latest version of AIA Contract Documents software, which is now compatible with Microsoft Office 2013 and Windows 8. “We … Read more

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Crane Safety is Focus of OSHA Emphasis Program in the Northwest

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SEATTLE, Wash. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is launching a program aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatalities associated with the operation of cranes in construction, general industry and maritime operations for employers under federal OSHA jurisdiction in Idaho, Alaska, Washington and Oregon. “We know that most of these injuries and fatalities are preventable with adequate training and proper attention to safety controls,” said Dean Ikeda, regional administrator for OSHA’s Region X, which is based in Seattle. “Our goal is to highlight the safety concerns and help employers and employees take steps to reduce … Read more

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NCCER, ABC Honor 2013 Award Winners

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ALACHUA, Fla. — Ed LePage, of Hudson, Maine, was recently named an NCCER Construction Education Champion. The award is given to industry professionals with at least 10 years of service to NCCER who have made significant contributions to construction education and workforce development efforts. Throughout his long and varied career in the industry, LePage acquired skills as a welder, pipefitter, instrument fitter, millwright, operator and rod buster. During more than 40 years with Cianbro, LePage managed projects in Maine, New York and New Hampshire before becoming the company's mechanical craft training coordinator. He has served on NCCER subject matter exert … Read more

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Construction Materials Prices Down 0.1% in April, ABC Says

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National construction materials prices slipped 0.1 percent in April, according to the May 15 producer price report by the U.S. Department of Labor. Year over year, construction materials prices are up just 0.4 percent. Nonresidential construction materials prices decreased 0.1 percent for the month and are down 0.4 percent over the last 12 months. Nonferrous wire and cable prices dropped 3.5 percent for the month and are down 4.2 percent on a year-over-year basis. Prices for plumbing fixtures and fittings slipped 0.5 percent compared to March, but are 0.8 percent higher than April 2012 prices. Prices for fabricated structural metal … Read more

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OSHA Launches Initiative to Protect Temporary Workers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced an initiative to further protect temporary employees from workplace hazards. The announcement was made during a program at the department's headquarters marking Workers" Memorial Day — an annual observance to honor workers who have died on the job and renew a commitment to making work sites across the country safer. OSHA sent a memorandum to the agency's regional administrators directing field inspectors to assess whether employers who use temporary workers are complying with their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Inspectors will use a … Read more

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