KANSAS CITY — The Scaffold & Access Industry Association announces the new availability of Spanish-language versions of the ANSI/SIA A92.3-2006 Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms, A92.5-2006 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms and the A92.6-2006 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms Manual of Responsibilities. “These translations address an immediate and growing need within the construction industry. Our intention is to continually translate our A92 manuals of responsibility, along with all the SAIA products, in a variety of languages,” said Laurie Weber, SAIA executive director. To order any of these resources, visit the SAIA online web store at http://shop.saiaonline.org/ or contact SAIA headquarters at 816-595.4860 … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and Associated Builders and Contractors announced a marketing partnership agreement, designed to foster a greater understanding and exchange of ideas between architects and contractors in the construction community. “We see this as the beginning of a larger, long-term partnership between the AIA and ABC,” said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. “For more than 100 years, the AIA has been committed to promoting greater industry collaboration among architects, owners and contractors, and this partnership is a natural extension of this work. ABC's decision to partner with the AIA speaks volumes about the fair … Read more

DENVER, Colo. — Kiewit-Turner, a joint venture, has begun mobilizing additional workers and equipment as construction activities intensify on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical center project. The joint venture and the VA signed the contract on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. In December, more than 200 workers will be working on initial construction activities, including the demolition and renovation of existing buildings and the excavation of materials. That number will steadily increase to more than 1,000 workers during peak construction in the summer of 2013. “Everyone on the Kiewit-Turner team is excited to be working with the VA on this … Read more