Codes, Standards Developers Align Guidelines to Create Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings

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Several leading associations that develop codes and standards to create green buildings are collaborating to align the International Green Construction Code (or IgCC), ANSI/ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1 and the LEED green building program. The initiative is being welcomed by code officials, architects, engineers and contractors. “In just a few years we progressed from developing the first model code for green buildings to a new cooperative document that will make it easier for owners, designers, builders and code officials to deliver sustainable, high-performing buildings,” said International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims, CBO. “Thank you to our cooperating sponsors, ICC members and all … Read more

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OSHA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Updating Eye, Face Protection Standards

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today published a proposed revision to its Eye and Face Protection Standards that updates personal protective equipment requirements in the agency's general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring, marine terminals and construction standards. The proposed revisions will reflect current national consensus standards and ensure that employers use up-to-date eye and face protection during hazardous workplace operations. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking incorporates the latest American National Standards Institute eye and face protection standard, which was adopted after OSHA issued the final rule on personal protective equipment in 2009. The 2009 final rule did … Read more

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First Steel Erected at New Sacramento Kings Arena

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The first piece of steel was recently installed at the Entertainment and Sports Center in the heart of downtown Sacramento, California. The ESC will serve as a civic indoor/outdoor space for the region, as well as the new home for the Sacramento Kings. The first piece of steel was installed at (what will become) the team's new practice facility. The steel was supplied and fabricated by Schuff Steel, with help from subcontractor Pacific Erectors. Highlights of the project include : Each vertical column is approximately 40-feet tall. Approximately 9,000 tons of steel will be used in the overall project; 970 tons … Read more

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An Industry Leader’s Perspective on Women in Construction, Safety

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With the recent celebration of Women in Construction Week March 1-7, American Builders 2017 Safety Director Lisa Capicik shares her perspective as a woman with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry: “The team of project management and field staff on SunTrust Park demonstrates the changing face of construction as a historically male-dominated industry that is continuing to open the door—ever wider—to women, not only as laborers but as leaders.” The approach to safety on the landmark SunTrust Park construction project: Seven miles of safety railing will be installed to provide fall protection throughout the site. Employees … Read more

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Construction Firms Add 29,000 Jobs in February, Industry Employment Level Reaches All-Time High

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Construction employers added 29,000 jobs in February and 321,000 over the past year, reaching the highest employment total in six years, as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to an eight-year low of 10.6 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that construction jobs in the highway and transit sector were at risk because of Washington gridlock. “Despite challenging weather conditions in much of the country, both the number of workers and their average weekly hours rose last month to the highest levels since the recession,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief … Read more

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