Modjeski and Masters to Lead Inspection, Load Capacity Ratings of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge

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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Modjeski and Masters has been selected for the 2018 Biennial Inspection of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from the Delaware River Port Authority. This historic structure features a 1,750-foot main suspended span and is over 9,500 feet in total length. As the prime consultant for this contract, Modjeski and Masters will perform a close visual hands-on inspection of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge facility in 2018. The goal is to update the condition of all fracture-critical members and fatigue-sensitive evaluations. Modjeski and Masters will also write a bridge-specific load rating manual for the bridge, as well as perform a … Read more

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Washington University School of Medicine on BJC Healthcare Campus Undergoes $4M Facelift

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Kadean Construction has completed a $4-million renovation for the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis’s (Missouri) Department of Anesthesiology at the BJC Healthcare campus. The builder completed the 20,700-square-foot project, which included construction of 96 doctors’ offices in the historic Peters Building, near Euclid and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Way, in the city’s Central West End. The project, which took roughly six months to complete, required gutting two floors and constructing new private and shared offices, along with conference and support space for anesthesiologists and other physicians. It also included a complete upgrade of all electrical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC … Read more

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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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