Charter Builders Breaks Ground on the Largest Zero Energy Public School in the United States

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DALLAS, Texas — Charter Builders and Irving Independent School District recently celebrated the official groundbreaking for the largest “net zero” public school in the United States. The first of its kind in Texas, the school district’s Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is designed to produce as much energy as it uses, thereby reducing operating costs for the district and shrinking the school’s carbon footprint. To reduce energy consumption, the school is designed to meet LEED Gold specifications and will feature increased insulation, high-efficiency glazing, daylighting, and an Energy Star kitchen. The school will also use permeable paving to reduce runoff … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Establishes New North Region

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Company Establishes New Region, Promoting Leaders from Within DALLAS, Texas — Balfour Beatty Construction has named John Tarpey Chief Executive Officer of its newly established North Region, which serves markets in the northern half of the United States and Canada. In his new role, Tarpey oversees strategy and operations for the company’s current Washington, D.C., division, expanded National/Federal division, and National Integration group. “John’s leadership has helped us forge lasting relationships with clients and partners, pioneer new technologies and delivery methods, and develop some of the most talented teams in the Washington, D.C., area,” said Robert Van Cleave, Chairman and … Read more

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OSHA Seeks Experts to Fill Seven ACCSH Vacancies

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OSHA is accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). The group advises the Secretary of Labor on developing safety and health standards and policies that affect the safety and health of construction workers and the construction industry. Established as a continuing advisory committee under the Construction Safety Act of 1969, ACCSH and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA have consulted for nearly 40 years on construction safety issues such as women in construction, recordkeeping, crane safety, and safety and health resources for Latino construction workers. OSHA is seeking nominees with … Read more

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Allmand Backhoe Features Servo-Controlled Hydrostatic Transmission

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HOLDREGE, Neb. — The Allmand TLB-425 ESL heavy-duty compact tractor loader backhoe features a servo-controlled hydrostatic transmission, a powerful 25-horsepower diesel engine and an exclusive ESL backhoe design to deliver superior performance on a variety of excavation and earthmoving applications. Powered by a 25-horsepower Kubota D1105 diesel engine, the TLB-425’s 65-horsepower rated hydrostatic transmission boasts a servo-control feature, allowing the operator infinite control of the machine as well as reduced pedal effort in both forward and reverse. Additionally, the transmission case is constructed from cast iron to minimize noise. Allmand’s ESL backhoe design features oversized polished pins with replaceable composite … Read more

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NCCER and OSHA Align for Crane Safety

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Washington, D.C.— The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) held a signing ceremony on May 17, 2010 to finalize OSHA's formal recognition of the NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program. The ceremony was held in the Department of Labor Building in Washington, D.C. at 3:30 p.m. Attendees of the event included the following key industry leaders representing Washington, D.C and the construction industry: Ted Blanton, President, North American Crane Bureau; Scott Cooper, Vice President, Government Relations, American National Standards Institute; Steve Greene, Vice-President, NCCER; Tim Johnson, Director of Government Outreach, NCCER; … Read more

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