WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a special meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health March 18 in Washington, D.C. ACCSH will consider a proposed rule to update OSHA's standard on accident prevention signs and tags in construction. The standard requires that signs and symbols be visible at all times to warn workers of existing hazards when work is being performed. The updates are based on revisions in the American National Standards Institute consensus standards. For more information, see OSHA's existing Accident Prevention Signs and Tags standard. The committee will also consider … Read more

TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractor, Inc Our business is growing and we are seeking to add experienced Superintendents to join our team.  The successful Superintendent will be responsible for the overall supervision, coordination and performance of all project disciplines on the worksite.   Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years hands-on construction experience and 5+ years supervising construction projects – $5-10 million or large required.  (Minimum of 3 projects at this level.)  Project Management experiences a plus.  Trade specific experience and on-site experience required.  Construction Management degree preferred but not required.   Army Corps – CQC certification preferred or willing to obtain.   … Read more

Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment topped 13 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year for a total $26.7 billion, with South America and Asia reporting the weakest gains, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, citing U.S. Department of Commerce data it uses in global markets reports for members. AEM noted that the 13 percent gain for 2012 follows 43 percent growth in 2011 and 28 percent growth in 2010, after a 2009 decline of 38 percent in the depths of the recession. “Exports have been called a bright spot for the U.S. economy, and this has been especially … Read more

ALACHUA, Fla. — While earning an Associated Builders and Contractors   Eagle Award for construction excellence in the state of Florida in 2012 was impressive, the NCCER headquarters project has already received two distinguished national honors this year. At a ceremony last week in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., The Haskell Company was awarded the ABC National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award and the Design-Build Institute of America Award for the 33,455-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility. NCCER's headquarters building, which has also received LEED-Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council , features innovative technology and high-efficiency energy systems. The building was completed in … Read more