WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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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 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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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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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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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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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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Six States Add Jobs Between June 2009 & 2010; 22 States Add Jobs During The Past Month; Kansas Tops Yearly and Kentucky Tops Monthly Gainers; Nevada and California Experience Most Jobs Losses During Past Year While Wyoming Experiences Largest Monthly Percent Decline
Construction employment edged closer to stabilizing in June, as half the states either added construction jobs or kept the same number as in May, the Associated General Contractors reported in an analysis of federal employment data released today. Compared to June 2009, construction employment rose in six states, the largest number of states to post year-over-year increases since October 2008.
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