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.
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Shotcrete Contractor Education and Shotcrete Inspector Education Programs to be Offered in Fall 2019
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is pleased to offer two education seminars in Fall 2019. The Shotcrete Contractor Education program covers best practices by the contractor for quality shotcrete construction and will be available at ASA headquarters, Farmington Hills, Mich., Sept. 28, 2019.
Atlantic County New Jersey Board of Freeholders Supports Stronger Building Standards
The Atlantic County Board of Freeholders voted unanimously to support a piece of legislation making its way through the New Jersey state legislature, which seeks to improve safety standards and building materials for new low and mid-rise lightweight construction.
New Fire Safety Measure Garners Praise in Los Angeles
Gloria Colazo, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, St. Jude Health Centers and International Director – Business Associations for the El Salvador Chamber of Commerce, endorses a new fire safety ordinance introduced by Council members Bob Blumenfield and Monica Rodriguez.
Introducing the Husqvarna LP 9505
The new LP 9505 is a powerful, easy-to-operate trench compactor that delivers superb productivity in demanding trench compaction jobs. Whether in steep, tight or loose soils, the LP 9505 will get the job done on time.
Brian Barnes joins PROSOCO from Helifix
Brian Barnes is the new sales manager for Prosoco’s masonry anchoring products, including masonry restoration anchors and wall ties. The anchoring system of products is part of Prosoco’s recent acquisition of Construction Tie Products (CTP). Barnes offers more than 20 years of experience in the masonry anchoring industry. Previously, he […]
ACI Symposium Releases Online Courses
The American Concrete Institute has added two online, on-demand courses to its ACI University: Ward R. Malisch Concrete Construction Symposium Parts 1 and 2. The courses cover information on concrete constructability issues in honor of Dr. Ward R. Malisch, a former senior managing director and an Honorary Member of ACI. Malisch is presently concrete construction specialist for the American Society of Concrete Contractors.
Diversify with Direction When Expanding Your Business
There are a lot of questions that don’t always have easy answers. Fortunately, plenty of people have headed out in different directions within the concrete industry and found the journey has taken them to a pretty good place.
John Buser Lost at Sea
John Buser of Dust Collection Products was declared lost at sea in the San Diego area on April 20. He set sail on his sailboat April 17 and never returned. After his unmanned boat was found off the coast of Point Loma, an extensive search involving multiple agencies was launched. After three days, it was called off.
Franchises Now Available for Concrete Log System Dealers
Everlasting Concrete Logs, a family-owned and -operated business in Texas that developed a concrete logcladding system for interiors and exteriors, is now offering franchise opportunities nationwide.