Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to meet Feb. 21-22 in Washington

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health for 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 22. The meeting will include remarks from the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker, updates on the construction industry from OSHA’s directorate of construction, a discussion about women in construction, reports from committee workgroups and a period during which the public is invited to make comments. Three ACCSH workgroups will meet on Feb. 21. The Emerging Technology workgroup 9-11 a.m.; the Workzone workgroup noon-2 p.m. and … Read more

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Plenary Sessions Announced for CMAA Focus24

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The Construction Management Association of America has opened registration for CMAA Focus24. An in-person and interactive experience, the event will take place March 10-12 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CMAA Focus24 is set to bring together public and private sector leaders, professionals and innovators from across the U.S. to explore the latest trends, technologies and strategies revolutionizing the construction industry. The five plenary sessions during the event are: Attendees to the Sunday Opening Plenary Session, Navigating the Future: Insights from the 2023 Emerging Leaders Program in Construction Management, will embark on a journey with CMAA’s Emerging Leaders … Read more

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Construction Complete on VA Clinic at Olympia Fields in Wisconsin

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Wangard Partners and Kraus-Anderson have completed construction on the VA (Veterans Affairs) healthcare clinic at Olympia Fields in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The 9,991-square-foot medical clinic will be leased by the Veterans Health Administration and operated by the Clement Z. Zablocki VA Health Care System. Designed by Plunkett Raysich Architects, the new facility features new reception and waiting areas, conference rooms, exam rooms, primary care, women’s health services, mental health services, consultation rooms and telehealth, staff lounge and team workrooms. The building also includes a new security system with duress alarm, nurse call, security cameras and motion detectors. The full masonry exterior … Read more

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New Quarterly Cost Report Charts Construction Trends

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International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Quarterly Cost Report, providing a perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data from mid-Q4 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows the national average increase in construction costs was 1.32% over the previous quarter, with Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Portland, Seattle and Washington, D.C. experiencing increases over the national average this quarter. Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix and San Francisco experienced gains that were less than the national average. Quarterly Cost Report highlights The U.S. quarterly national average … Read more

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OSHA, National Demolition Association Renew Alliance to Protect Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Demolition Association recently agreed to renew their alliance to improve the safety and health of workers in the demolition industry. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will address industry hazards by developing safety and health training resources and seminars that focus on deconstruction and selective dismantlement of building components for reuse, repurposing, recycling and waste management. The alliance will also work with labor organizations, contractors and staffing associations, as needed, to share information in multiple languages and formats on a variety of topics including fall and heat … Read more

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