Regional Rodeos Spotlight Importance of Crane Operator Training and Certification

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Crane Institute Certification recently conducted the first in a series of regional rodeo qualifier events as part of the Crane Operator Rodeo, organized by MCM Events. From August to October, operators from across the country will compete in crane safety and skills competitions created by CIC practical examiners. The primary objective of the Crane Operator Rodeo is to underscore the need for safe crane operation which can only be achieved through training. “Through our participation in the Crane Operator Rodeo, we hope to increase awareness of the pending 2014 requirements for crane operators to be certified by type and capacity,” … Read more

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AGC Reports 1,000 Construction Jobs Added in August

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Construction employers added 1,000 jobs in August while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 11.3 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The unemployment declines come as the construction industry continues to shrink, association officials noted, adding that over 214,000 workers have left the industry since August 2011. The construction employment gains for the past month and past year have largely come from the residential sector. The residential construction sector added 7,100 jobs between July and August and 23,900 jobs since August 2011. Residential building contractors actually lost 1,000 jobs … Read more

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Public/Private Partnership to Build Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center

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KENT, Ohio — A public/private partnership will enable the Kent State University Foundation to fund an important new hotel and conference center that will create 472 local jobs and spur regional tourism growth and economic development. Project partners in the $15.6 million Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Kent include the Kent State University Foundation, The Pizzuti Companies of Columbus, City of Kent, DFWR, which is controlled by the Development Finance Authority of Summit County and Finance Fund. “The partnership that is now making downtown redevelopment in Kent a reality has been a team effort of many … Read more

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AEM publishes updated Truck-Mounted Forklift Safety Manual

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has extensively updated its Truck-Mounted Forklift Safety Manual to provide machine operators, maintenance personnel and others on the jobsite with up-to-date industry safety and maintenance information. The manual outlines some of the basic safety situations that may be encountered during normal operation and maintenance of the machine and suggests possible ways of dealing with these conditions. The manual is not a substitute for the manufacturer's operating manual(s). The 48-page manual was developed with the help of AEM member manufacturers, including members of the association's Truck-Mounted Forklift Committee. It uses an updated layout with the latest … Read more

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Construction Spending Continues Growth

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Construction spending in July maintained consistent year-over-year growth despite a pullback from the June peak, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said they expect the disparity between private and public construction to persist unless Washington acts to fix infrastructure funding challenges and pass long-delayed measures. “The July spending numbers send a very mixed message,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “Construction of new homes, apartments and most private nonresidential structures appears to be driving gains in construction activity even as the public sector continues to drag on … Read more

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