The UP Companies Hires Joe Hunsucker as Square UP Operations Manager in Kansas City

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The UP Companies has hired Joe Hunsucker as Square UP operations manager at its Kansas City, Kansas office. In his new position, Hunsucker is responsible for leading and managing all field staff, promoting and enforcing company processes and all field training programs, monitoring workmanship on projects, ensuring the delivery of materials and equipment to jobsites and managing labor costs, among other duties. Prior to Square UP, Hunsucker worked four years as a superintendent for JE Dunn and spent more than 20 years with E&K where he started as an apprentice carpenter and advanced to foreman, superintendent and senior operations manager. … Read more

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Material Prices Soar 20% in 2021, Most Contractors in Association Survey List Costs as Top Concern in 2022, Reports AGC

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Prices of construction materials jumped nearly 20% in 2021 despite moderating in December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials said contractors rate materials costs as a top concern for 2022, according to a survey predicting the industry’s outlook for the industry the association just released. “Costs may not rise as steeply in 2022 as they did last year but they are likely to remain volatile, with unpredictable prices and delivery dates for key materials,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “That volatility can be as hard to cope with … Read more

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CPWR-NIOSH COVID-19 Webinar COVID 101: Back to Basics

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The cold January weather throughout much of the country is keeping many people indoors right now. With COVID-19 continuing to spread, it is important to remember that a multi-layered approach to exposure control on construction jobsites is key. While vaccinations are important and effective at preventing COVID, especially severe illness and death, other key safety measures include requiring employees and visitors to wear masks, improving ventilation and allowing time off for isolating or quarantining when necessary. Join CPWR and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for a COVID 101: Back to Basics webinar from 3-3:30 p.m. ET on … Read more

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New Data Bulletin, Data Dashboards Focus on Construction Worker Health

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The January 2022 issue of CPWR’s Data Bulletin examines anxiety and depression among construction workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry already suffers from an alarmingly high and increasing suicide rate, making it particularly important to understand workers’ mental health at this difficult time. In 2020, nearly one out of every six construction workers reported experiencing anxiety/depression, with a higher prevalence among those who were ages 18 to 34 (18%), female (24%), living below the poverty line (18%) or working part time (19%). The Bulletin also reveals that among workers surveyed in both 2019 and 2020, 43% reported … Read more

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Nominations Open for 2022 Liberty Mutual Award Safety Innovation Award in Construction

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Nominations are now open for the 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction, which recognizes innovative approaches for reducing or eliminating hazards that lead to injuries and pain for construction workers. The nominated intervention can take many forms, including a new tool, an evidence-based technology, a new work practice or a novel safety and health program. It could also be a grassroots or media campaign focused on reaching smaller contractors or segments of the construction workforce at higher risk. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance in partnership with CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize for the winning individual … Read more

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