OSHA announces ‘OSHA Listens’ Public Meeting to Solicit Comments and Suggestions

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Public meeting scheduled for Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced a public meeting, “OSHA Listens,” to solicit comments and suggestions from OSHA stakeholders on key issues facing the agency. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST in Washington, D.C. “Public involvement in the government's activities is a priority for this administration and is important to enhancing OSHA efforts to protect the safety and health of workers,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “This public meeting … Read more

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Associated Builders and Contractors Receives $90,000 Grant from Turner Foundation for Green Building Initiatives

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently announced it has received a $90,000 grant from the Turner Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, in support of its national green building initiatives, with a focus on green certification and training.   “ABC is pleased to receive this important national recognition of and support for our strong green building initiatives,” said ABC President and CEO Kirk Pickerel. “The Turner Foundation, founded by media mogul Ted Turner, clearly sees the critical role merit shop construction plays in green building and sustainability practices nationwide, and we welcome this great opportunity to expand and strengthen our … Read more

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AIA Releases 2010 Consensus Construction Forecast

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2010 shows declines;   Modest increase in spending possible by 2011 Washington, D.C. — January 6, 2010 — Despite signs that the overall U.S. economy is beginning to improve, nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by 13.4 percent in 2010 with a marginal increase of 1.8 percent in 2011 in inflation adjusted terms. Commercial and industrial projects will continue to see the most significant decrease in activity. Thanks, in part, to federal stimulus spending, institutional building categories will fare better over this period. These are highlights from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a survey … Read more

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New Construction Employment and Spending Numbers Released

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Construction Employment Down 36 Percent in El Centro, Calif., Up 12 Percent in Harrisburg, Pa., As Construction Spending Drops 13.2 Percent Compared to Last Year Construction employment declined in 324 out of 337 metropolitan areas over the past year as spending on construction projects dropped by over $137 billion in November to a 6-year low of $900 billion, according to a new analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of federal figures released today. “Private nonresidential construction is in freefall, with every category except private power construction down sharply compared to a year ago,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s … Read more

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AUI Contractors Wins Two TEXO Safety Excellence Awards

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Focus on Safety by Fast-Growing Construction Firm Pays Off Fort Worth, Texas — Because of its extraordinary focus on safety, AUI Contractors of Fort Worth recently received two significant TEXO safety awards, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Construction Safety Excellence Award (Heavy Division: 300,001-700,000) and a Platinum Recipient Award in the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) program. TEXO is the largest commercial contractors association in Texas and one of the largest affiliated with the national Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) and The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). With over 1,900 members, the … Read more

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