The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction: March 21 Webinar

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Falls are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injuries and deaths in the industry. In 2012, CPWR, NIOSH and OSHA together launched a national construction fall prevention campaign. An hour-long webinar scheduled for March 21 will bring together leaders from all three organizations to showcase the past successes of the campaign and its major event, the National Safety Stand-Down, as well as to highlight plans for 2018. This year’s Stand-Down is scheduled for May 7-11. Webinar time: 2 p.m. ET (60 minutes) Webinar date: March 21 Presented by: Chris Trahan Cain, executive director, The … Read more

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Choate Superintendent Bo Webb Receives 2018 Safety Leadership Award by AGC Georgia

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Associated General Contractors Georgia names Choate Superintendent Bo Webb as recipient of the 2018 Safety Leadership Award based on his outstanding commitment to jobsite safety and leadership. The AGC Safety Leadership Award is presented annually to one field supervisor who demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe work environment, building a safety culture, shows uncompromising leadership and caring for and respecting fellow workers. Having led over 1.1 million square feet of projects with Choate alone, Webb consistently upholds an excellent safety record. With four decades of construction experience, Webb’s extensive background in the industry allows him to … Read more

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OSHA Launches Regional Campaign to Raise Awareness of Construction Industry Hazards

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a regional campaign to raise awareness about the four leading safety hazards in the construction industry. The “Focus Four Hazards” campaign will serve employers and employees in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. From March through June, the campaign will educate employers to recognize, evaluate and control electrical, struck-by, fall and caught-in/between hazards. Each month, OSHA representatives will participate in “toolbox talk” discussions focused on one of the four hazards. “This campaign is designed to promote and encourage a safe … Read more

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World’s Tallest Modular Hotel to Open in NYC

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – The grand opening is drawing close for the world’s largest modular hotel, the CitizenM, located at 189 Bowery in Manhattan, New York. The creation of the unique and ultra-trendy project was orchestrated by Rinaldi Group. The CitizenM hotel is expected to feature roughly 300 rooms, all assembled using sealed, fully furnished prefabricated units. Among the many advantages to modular construction are the saving of considerable cost and time which limits street closures, keeping them clear and safe for pedestrians. Modular construction methods reduce a project’s completion time by as much as 50 percent, allowing companies, residents … Read more

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Construction Employers Add 60K Jobs in February, 254K Over Year

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Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials cautioned that the Trump administration’s newly imposed steel and aluminum tariffs have the potential to undermine future employment growth for the sector. “Construction industry employment has accelerated over the past four months, and industry pay rates are now more than 10 percent higher than the private-sector average,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “However, steep … Read more

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