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McCarthy Joins Governor Schwarzenegger to Launch Work on $3.3 Billion March LifeCare City
march-lifecare-campus-1Thousands of jobs and long term healthcare to be created

RIVERSIDE, CA -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., one of the premier hospital builders in the U.S., joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a public ceremony on July 27, 2010 to start work on America’s first “Health and Wellness City” at the former March Air Reserve Base in Southern California.

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OSHA Publishes Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks in Construction
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction, which will replace a decades-old standard.  Approximately 267,000 construction, crane rental and crane certification establishments employing about 4.8 million workers will be affected by the rule published today.

“The significant number of fatalities associated with the use of cranes in construction led the Labor Department to undertake this rulemaking,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.  “After years of extensive research, consultation and negotiation with industry experts, this long overdue rule will address the leading causes of fatalities related to cranes and derricks, including electrocution, boom collapse and overturning.”

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Turner Breaks Ground on $161 Million South Patient Tower for INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va.
Patient Tower to Feature Green Building Elements for the Benefit of Patients and Staff

NEW YORK -- Turner Construction Company, the nation's largest builder of healthcare facilities, has broken ground on the $161 million South Patient Tower on the INOVA Fairfax Hospital campus in Falls Church, Va.  Construction is scheduled for completion in fall 2012.

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Design-Build Institute Of America (DBIA) Releases Revised Contract Documents
An industry standard, DBIA's contract documents are now fully updated to address today's concerns, relevant case law

Washington, DC -- DBIA introduced a family of standard contract document forms over a decade ago. Since then, the number of owners relying on the design-build project delivery method has increased exponentially. In the process, design-build team members have gained expertise and case law has evolved to address issues unique to design-build. In response, DBIA has released the next generation of contracts that address these issues and incorporate industry advances of the past decade.

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New Connector Eases Valley Truss Installation, Increases Uplift Capacity
Simpson_StrongTie-Truss Pleasanton, Calif. – Erecting or retrofitting valley trusses just got faster and easier for roof framers and truss installers with the introduction the Simpson Strong-Tie® VTCR valley truss connector. Installed on top of roof sheathing, or directly to the framing below, this single-sided valley truss clip eliminates the need to add a support wedge under the valley truss or to bevel the bottom chord to match the supporting roof pitch.

The VTCR connector installs after the valley truss has been set, a time-saving benefit for new construction as well as for retrofits in high-wind areas. The connector conveniently installs from one side with nails or with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SD structural connector screws, the latter resulting in a nearly 30 percent increase in uplift capacity.

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Walbridge Restricts Mobile Device Usage at Construction Sites
DETROIT -- Walbridge, a construction industry leader in safety, launched a new policy today that prohibits talking, texting or using mobile devices while walking at all company projects.  The restriction covers use of mobile phones, headphones, laptop computers, media players, radios, CD players and other portable communication devices.  It applies to all Walbridge employees, the company's subcontractors and their employees. 

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OSHA Establishes Safety Partnerships with Three Groups
MADISON, Wis. - In an effort to provide a safe environment for workers in the construction industry, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Wisconsin On-site Safety and Health Consultation, the Building and Construction Trades of South Central Wisconsin, and Ryan Companies US Inc. have established a strategic partnership.

By utilizing the knowledge and resources of OSHA, the Wisconsin On-site Consultation, and the Building and Construction Trades of South Central Wisconsin, Ryan Companies expects to reduce exposure to hazards and incidents of serious injuries at the Target construction site in Madison through increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with OSHA standards.

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