The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Noble Texas Builders formed a strategic partnership to promote worker safety during construction of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – McAllen Independent School District Collegiate Academy in McAllen. The one-year partnership will address falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and electrical hazards. The goal is to prevent work-related fatalities, control and eliminate serious workplace hazards and continue Noble’s safety and health program. The partners will collaborate on several measures to achieve its goal, including promoting employee reporting to address potential safety and health issues. The partners will also host best practice “Lunch and Learn” … Read more
Strategic Partnership Streamlines Waste Services at Jobsites
JE Dunn Construction and waste and recycling technology platform WastePlace have formed a strategic partnership to streamline waste and recycling services at jobsites across the country. The contractor has already implemented WastePlace’s platform on construction sites in several states, and is now set to further expand adoption. For JE Dunn’s project owners and superintendents, the partnership brings automation, transparency and cost savings to each jobsite, along with the backing of WastePlace’s account management team for onboarding and support. They are able to quickly get quotes from multiple haulers, choose the one that works for their site and manage any service … Read more
ABC, JLG Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation in Construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National construction trade association Associated Builders and Contractors and access equipment manufacturer JLG Industries Inc. announced a strategic partnership that will help solve industry challenges with world-class education, training and equipment solutions. The announcement was made by company executives in Washington, D.C., during ABC’s Legislative Week. “ABC and JLG are committed to continual innovation to ensure ABC members using JLG tools and equipment have what they need to tackle any job—safely and productively,” said Michael D. Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “In collaboration with ABC members, JLG will receive feedback to further develop state-of-the-art products and training … Read more