OSHA Forms Alliance with San Antonio Temp Agency to Train Construction Temps

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — In an effort to protect temporary workers hired in the construction industry, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Marek Employment Management Co. in San Antonio, Texas recently signed an alliance to provide workers with workplace safety training. “Workplace hazards, such as falls, struck by, caught in between and electrical are commonplace in the construction industry and pose a risk to all workers, whether they’ve been on the job for one day or throughout the course of a project,” said Kelly Knighton, OSHA’s area director in San Antonio. “Workers must be safe, … Read more

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AEM Elects New Director

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Tiffany Sewell-Howard, CEO of Charles Machine Works, Perry, Okla., has been elected as director of the CE Sector Board of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sewell-Howard is currently CEO for The Charles Machine Works, Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch products. Before joining CMW, she served on the board of directors for CMW for four years while employed as marketing director at PRIMEDIA, Inc. She has started several companies, including a small advertising agency, an industrial waste recycling company and an Internet marketing and web development firm. In addition to her new role with AEM, Sewell-Howard is a member of the … Read more

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Community Construction Manager

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K. HovnanianMillsboro, DE  Assigned to our newest Delaware community in Millsboro DE, The Community Construction Manager will serve as the Company's representative at the worksite in dealings with subcontractors, suppliers, customers and government inspectors while ensuring compliance with all federal and state procedures and regulations, including safety, storm water, and building codes. Some of the responsibilities will include the following. > Manage the homebuilding process from receipt of building permit to closing of the sale and ensure building code, environmental, safety compliance and the quality specifications of the Company and its customers.> Manage trade partner execution of contract obligations and … Read more

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HGA Architects-Designed Life Sciences, Fine Arts Building Construction Complete at American River College

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Construction is complete on a new cutting-edge classroom design at American River College. This new building — known as the Life Sciences and Fine Arts Building — was designed by HGA Architects and Engineers to enhance interdisciplinary learning among fine arts and life sciences with features that will satisfy the needs of multiple departments. The 12,000-square-foot building is positioned at a campus-entry point, creating a gateway to the campus that will stand the test of time. “Recognizing the opportunity for interdisciplinary learning, collaboration and interaction among students interested in the sciences, such as biology and chemistry, with … Read more

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Construction Unemployment Hits 9.1%

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The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest July level in five years last month, even though employment has stagnated in the past four months, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged Washington leaders to act on stalled infrastructure funding measures to help jump start construction hiring. “Although the unemployment rate for experienced construction workers came down to 9.1 percent in July, many of those workers have left the industry for other jobs, school or training programs, or retirement,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “While … Read more

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