Wright Express Releases Monthly Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI) Results

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U.S. Construction Industry Fueling Down 0.6% Year-Over-Year in February; Up 1.1% vs. Previous Month SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Wright Express Corporation, a leading global provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, in collaboration with IHS, the leading global source of information and analytics, recently released results of its Wright Express Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which indicated a decrease of 0.6% in February versus its level the previous year. The Wright Express Construction FCI measures national fuel consumption statistics for the construction industry, which provides an accurate and up-to-date indication of construction activity in the United States. … Read more

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OSHA revises Hazard Communication Standard

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Regulation protects workers from dangerous chemicals, helps American businesses compete worldwide WASHINGTON, DC — To better protect workers from hazardous chemicals, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the United Nations’ global chemical labeling system. The new standard, once implemented, will prevent an estimated 43 deaths and result in an estimated $475.2 million in enhanced productivity for U.S. businesses each year. “Exposure to hazardous chemicals is one of the most serious dangers facing American workers today,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “Revising OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard … Read more

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ABC Backed Uniform Crane Safety Bill Passes Legislature

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COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — The Florida House and Senate recently unanimously passed the uniform crane safety legislation bill (HB 521) backed by Florida’s largest construction industry trade association, Associated Builders and Contractors. The bill, which is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature, ensures that a strong, uniform and statewide standard is in place. “After a tireless five-year fight for construction worker safety, the passing of this bill will help make our worksites safer,” said Peter Dyga, President & CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter, reinforcing the group’s position that individual county and municipal standards … Read more

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McCarthy Tops Out Construction of $110M Math and Science Building at San Diego Mesa College

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has topped out steel construction for the new 206,000-gross-square-foot, four-story Math and Science Building in the heart of San Diego Mesa College. “Students and faculty members can look forward to this being an exceptional facility, representing the largest and one of the most complex projects being built on the San Diego Mesa College campus with Proposition S and N construction bond funds,” said David Umstot, vice chancellor of facilities management for the San Diego Community College District. “Construction is going smoothly, and we”re on target for completion in August of next year.” … Read more

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Associated General Contractors of America Introduces New Leaders

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HONOLULU — The Associated General Contractors of America announced the new officers selected to lead the nation's largest construction trade association. Joseph Jarboe, senior vice president of Bethesda, M.D.-based Clark Construction Group, will serve as president; Paul Diederich, president of West Fargo, N.D.-based Industrial Builders, Inc., will serve as senior vice president; Alan Landes, president and COO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Herzog Contracting Corp. will serve as vice president. David Hanson, senior vice president of Detroit-based Walbridge, will serve as treasurer. “Our economy is hopefully on the rebound and exciting new technologies are changing the face of our industry,” said … Read more

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