Autodesk, AGC to Address Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses for Women

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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls are the leading cause of private sector worker fatalities in the construction industry. Everyone who works at heights, whether it’s on a roof, scaffolding or the edge of a tall building, should have properly fitting safety harnesses, yet not all contractors have the supplies they need to better protect women in construction. To help address this, Autodesk is funding a grant program with the Associated General Contractors of America to supply select, in-need member contractors with fall protection harnesses sized for women who work at heights. The program comes at a … Read more

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AGC of California Honors BNBuilders with Construction Safety Excellence Award

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The Associated General Contractors of California recently recognized BNBuilders with a top Construction Safety Excellence Award at the 32nd annual awards luncheon. The CSEA program recognizes construction companies who excel at safety performance and are committed to maintaining a safe working environment on their jobsites. BNBuilders has received a top CSEA in the Building division for the second consecutive year. The AGC of California’s CSEA selection process is known to be rigorous, with a comprehensive review of both a written application and an in-person interview. Judges make their selection based on company management involvement, active employee participation, safety training, work … Read more

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Construction Employment Rises by 7K in September Amidst Tight Labor Market

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Construction employment increased by 7,000 jobs in September and by 156,000, or 2.1%, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience reached a record low for September, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the modest increase in employment likely reflects tight labor conditions and urged federal officials to increase funding for career and technical education and pass immigration reform. “Contractors foresee plenty of projects to bid on, and nearly three-fourths of firms expect to add workers during the next twelve months, but … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases in 39 States, D.C. September 2018-September 2019

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Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2018 and September 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from August to September, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that it is likely additional states would have added new construction jobs if firms could find more qualified workers to hire. “Although evidence is mounting that the overall economy is slowing, contractors in most states are still eager to hire,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But they are unable to find qualified workers … Read more

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The Boldt Company Wins National, State Awards for Sustainable Practices & Innovation in Construction

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The Boldt Company was recently awarded two 2019 BUILD Wisconsin awards from the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin. The following entries were judged on sustainable practices, craftsmanship, innovation in construction and meeting difficult challenges. Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area | Marinette, Wisconsin Environmental Excellence Award The 335,000-square-foot hospital, medical office building and cancer center, located on a 92-acre greenfield, site was honored for its Integrated Lean Project Delivery approach in partnership with the owner and the architect, CannonDesign. The project was delivered on time and under budget. More than $16 million was spent locally, and more than 3.2 million … Read more

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