A Chat with Lance Wafler, Superintendent at DPR Construction

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By Chris Maday Schmidt Lance Wafler, superintendent at DPR Construction, is a high-energy, forward-thinking superintendent who’s built projects in several of the firm’s regions over the last seven years, as well as led the field operations for some of its largest data center projects. He joined DPR from Holder in 2010. Join Construction Superintendent as Wafler talks about the challenges surrounding the execution of data center projects, as well as his strategies for putting together project schedules and the importance of role models in the industry. (Q) Talk a little about what makes data center projects unique in scope and … Read more

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3M Fall Protection Launches Trade-In, Trade-Up Program

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — For safety professionals, keeping workers safe means providing them with effective, dependable equipment while staying compliant with changing safety standards and regulations. To help safety managers stay ahead of the curve with their safety equipment, 3M Fall Protection has launched the 3M Fall Protection Trade-in, Trade-up program. Workers and safety managers can trade in qualifying fall protection equipment and trade-up for more than 170 products from the 3M Fall Protection line, as well as receive cash rebates. To participate, workers and safety managers start by identifying fall protection products they want to trade in or trade … Read more

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Western Specialty Contractors Provides Safety Tips to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

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LOUIS, Mo. – Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure. To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees. As part of the program, training is provided to all employees and supervisors who work in high temperatures. Training … Read more

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AGC Recognizes Superintendent Steve Garrett

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The Associated General Contractors of Washington recently recognized Steve Garrett, a superintendent in Seattle, Washington, as Superintendent of the Year. Whether he’s coordinating with the Seattle Department of Transportation to reduce neighborhood traffic congestion around his project, creating co-training/drilling opportunities for Turner and the Seattle Fire Department, mentoring young carpenters through the Carpenters Union or coaching his sons’ soccer teams (they are four and seven) Garrett’s family, friends, managers and co-workers know he’s passionate about safety. One such person is Jeremy Taylor, safety director for Turner’s office in Seattle. “What consistently impresses me about Steve is how he questions conventional … Read more

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Best Practices: How to Promote, Maintain a Healthy Work Culture

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By Todd Sachse As construction professionals, we spend a lot of time on the process–the technical, logistical and operational details that keep a project moving smoothly and lead to successful outcomes. One piece of the puzzle often overlooked is culture. A healthy work culture can improve communication, increase job satisfaction, boost efficiencies, minimize downtime and, ultimately, make your jobsites safer, more collaborative and more productive. It’s important to recognize that culture isn’t an abstract notion, but a practical, tangible and meaningful piece of the professional lifestyle. There is a direct connection between a positive and productive work culture and a … Read more

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