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Trump light on trade, infrastructure details in State of the Union address
President Trump touted an "unprecedented economic boom" and hit each of the
expected topics
within trade policy and infrastructure development in his second State of the Union address Tuesday night.
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Wheeling Police and Firefighters Honored at Ceremony
Dozens of officers in the city’s police and fire departments were honored for their service in 2018 at the city’s Public Safety Recognition Ceremony.
Fire Chief Larry Helms and Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger presented awards Wednesday to members of their respective departments, including naming officer and firefighter of the year.
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Minnesota groups push for state to allow teens to work on construction sites
Permitting 16- and 17-year-olds to work on construction sites is a logical step, particularly if career tech advocates succeed in getting more schools to provide educational opportunities in the trades. Instead of working on mockups in an offsite facility, students would get a real taste of what it's like to work in the industry.
And the appetite for this sort of training is there. Since Louisiana implemented its revamped Jump Start program in 2014, which allows students to gain credits and credentials in dozens of industries, the percentage of high schoolers earning career diplomas has increased to 23% in 2018 from just 2% in 2013, .
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Teens in construction? Industry groups say yes
Minnesota law permits teens ages 16 and 17 to work in a variety of fields, often through formal apprenticeships and dual credit programs. But unlike health care facilities, farms and even many factories, construction sites are a no-go: Minors under 18
are not permitted
on construction projects or in mines, quarries or logging operations, among others.
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Study: Difficult to control respirable silica levels during chipping, crushing
It is difficult to protect workers and bystanders from respirable silica during chipping and crushing activities, even when dust control measures are in place,
according to a study
conducted by researchers at the Department of Public Health at the University of Massachusetts Lowell
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When we tell people to do their jobs, we get workers. When we trust people to get the job done, we get leaders.
To become a leader, we have to go through a transition. Some go through it quickly. Some go through it slowly. And, unfortunately, some never go through it at all.
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Despite market growth, contractors should still 'recession proof '
Sometimes, the longer a good thing lasts, the louder rumblings get that a reality check could be around the corner, and construction industry economics is no exception. However, it’s smart to prepare for a wide variety of economic conditions, and that’s one of the messages in management consulting company
FMI Corp.’s 2019 forecast
for the engineering and construction sectors.
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Construction Spending is Projected to Increase by More Than 11% Through 2022
Spending for nonresidential buildings is expected to increase by 10% between 2018 and 2022, to $572.1 billion, or just under 40% of total construction put in place that year. Image: FMI
The office, education, amusement and recreation, manufacturing, and transportation sectors are expected to be the impetus behind a projected 3% increase in spending on engineering and construction in the United States, according to the recently released 2019 FMI Overview.
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Construction Employment Rises by 38,000 in December and 280,000 in 2018
Construction employment increased by 38,000 jobs in December and by 280,000 jobs, or 4.0 percent, over the past year, while the industry’s average pay accelerated and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. In a survey , 79 percent of construction firms reported that they expect to add employees in 2019."
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TAUC's 2019 Union Craft Labor Supply Survey is looking for your insights!
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) opened the “2019 TAUC Union Craft Labor Supply Survey” on Monday, January 14, 2019 to collect responses from industry professional across the nation. This marks the fifth (5th) year of research for TAUC in sampling the Union Construction and Maintenance Industry on the current and prospective supply of Union Craft Labor.
The purpose of the survey is simple, to determine if there will be a union labor shortage and where it may occur. I don’t have to explain how vitally important it is that we identify these issues in advance so that industry partners can attempt to address them before they occur. Therefore, I am urging you to not only complete the 2019 Union Craft Labor Supply Survey but also to distribute it to your colleagues, and other industry partners that can help all of us better prepare for the future. The link below can be used to complete the survey as well as be shared with other organizations and industry professionals:
Once the survey has been closes and the results analyzed, TAUC will make the final report available to everyone in our industry. For access to our previous year’s survey results please feel free to visit
Thank you for your support and stay tuned for the results!
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Excellence in Construction Awards
Join us March 28, 2019 to Celebrate Excellence In Construction
The Project BEST Excellence in Construction Awards program is a celebration of the tri-state construction industry and everything that has been achieved over the past twelve months. The awards recognize companies teams and individuals that deliver outstanding results in the industry through collaboration and innovation. These prestigious awards provide one of the most effective platforms for leading companies to maximize their industry exposure for excelling in the Tri-State construction industry and recognition can help attract new clients, bolster existing relationships and raise overall company morale.
New Award Categories for 2019
Subcontractor of the Year Award
Supporting Business of the Year Award
Citizen of the Year Award
Project of the Year Award
General Contractor of the Year Award
Craftsman of the Year Award
Architect of the Year Award
Distinguished Service Award
Nomination Packets will be emailed this week! Watch your email and nominate a project or craftsperson. Submit a nomination today and help honor those who build our communities.
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Project BEST 5th Annual Construction Job & Career Fair
Project BEST will be hosting the 5th Annual Construction Job & Career Fair on May 2nd at the Wheeling Park Ice Rink in Wheeling, WV. The career fair is meant to provide opportunities for students and their parents to gain a better understanding of the construction trades careers available and the path to pursue one.
With thousands of skilled workers in the construction trades set to retire this decade, more and more opportunities are arising for today’s youth to take advantage of the future of this industry. The construction trades offers students the opportunity to develop the hands-on skills and understanding necessary to continue on to high paying careers (construction and its related trades are projected to be the fastest growing industry through 2024 for employment opportunities.)
The career fair will run
Thursday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
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AGC of America Becomes a Signature Sponsor of National Construction Safety Week
AGC of America has become the first-ever signature sponsor of National Construction Safety Week, the annual industry-led event designed to highlight steps construction firms are taking to improve jobsite health and safety. As part of this new partnership, the association is encouraging all member firms to get involved with the 2019 National Construction Safety Week, which takes place from May 6-10.
The theme for this year’s National Construction Safety Week is “Safe by Choice,” which reflects the commitment of individuals, projects, companies and the industry to do whatever it takes to ensure our safety programs are best-in-class. We welcome, and encourage, all AGC member firms and chapters to participate in this year’s events. Visit
http://www.constructionsafetyweek.com
to learn more. A free, downloadable set of tools, guides, and templates will also be available on this site later this month.
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The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation recently released a fatigue research report that shows the value of wearable technology in the workplace, encouraging employers to make a resolution to monitor the fatigue levels of its workers to reduce injuries and increase productivity. The three-year study was led by Dr. Lora Cavuoto at the University at Buffalo and Dr. Fadel Megahed at the Farmer School of Business at Miami University of Ohio. The project also involved researchers from Auburn University and the University of Dayton.
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Construction Companies Can Do More to Improve Safety and Prevent Injuries and Deaths
Training workers to operate equipment and do hazardous jobs safely is the critical firststep. But it’s incomplete without the next logical step: having a simple, effective way to track and verify all worker training and OSHA certifications on the job site. Verifying each worker’s training credential can go a long way toward improved safety. The worker’s photo ID card can be enhanced to provide a fast, easy way to do just that. An ID card (or an enhanced wristband) tied into a training-records database can help.
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What Is the OVCEC Plan Room?
- It is a conveniently located source of construction plans for the Ohio Valley area
- It publishes a weekly Construction Report listing projects out for bid, due dates, apparent low bidders and contracts awarded
- It provides updates on projects throughout the week by email
- It provides online access to plans and specifications for your review and downloading
- It provides bidders lists
- It has staff that will get the plans you need whenever possible
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Submit Plans & Specs
As an Owner or Architect of a project, placing your project plans in the OVCEC Plan Room will help to insure the success of your project.
The Plan Room will:
- Help you publicize your project
- Increase the quantity and quality of bids you receive for your project
- Help you get addenda out to bidders
- Reduce your cost of blueprint duplication by allowing electronic submission to Plan Room Online
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