WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America is partnering with OSHA’s national Safe+Sound Campaign. The Safe+Sound Campaign encourages every workplace in the U.S. to have a safety and health program, a proactive approach to identifying and managing workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness. SEAA collaborated with OSHA in the development of a fact sheet for structural steel and precast concrete contractors. The fact sheet provides reminders of the potential hazards facing this industry, including falls, struck by incidents and lifting/lowering over exertion. The document also provides resources to help contractors address these hazards. Successful safety and … Read more
SEAA Confirms President Elect, Board Members for 2017-2019
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –During its April Board of Directors Meeting, the Steel Erectors Association of America elected David Schulz of Schulz Iron Works Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, as president elect. As an active member of the executive committee, he will take office as president in 2018. All other officers will complete their two-year term in 2018. They are: Sitting president: Josh Cilley, American Steel and Precast Erectors and Buckner Companies Vice president, associate: Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency Inc. Treasurer: Geoff Kress, Gardner-Watson Decking Inc. Secretary: Chris Legnon, Cooper Steel Immediate past president: Steve Burkholder, S&R Enterprises LLC Board members confirmed … Read more
Secret Government Jobs, High-Rises and Retail Win Steel Erection Projects
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Officials with the Steel Erectors Association of America announced the winners of its annual Project of the Year for steel erection contracts topped out in 2016. Five companies in four contract level categories were honored at the 2017 Annual Convention and Awards Gala in May. Entries are judged by an independent panel of experts representing a broad knowledge of structural design. The winning projects demonstrate the range and complexity of steel construction in the United States. Two of the projects were for government installations with extremely tight tolerances and high-level security clearances, while the others were more … Read more