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OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule - On July 2, the U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking” which includes an unofficial version of the proposed rule available for viewing. An official version will soon be published in the Federal Register at which time there will be 120 days to submit comments.
Heat is the leading weather-related killer and is becoming more dangerous with record breaking hazardous temperatures. The proposed rule will help protect approximately 36 million workers, and substantially reduce heat injuries, illnesses and deaths in the workplace by implementing regulations and practices that include:
- Requirements for identifying heat hazards; initial trigger with heat index of 80F and high heat trigger of 90F,
- Written heat injury and illness prevention program and response plan,
- Implementing work practice standards for rest breaks and drinking water,
- Require a plan to protect new or returning workers that are unaccustomed to working in high heat,
- Required training for supervisors and employees,
- Additional recordkeeping requirements.
The recent overturning of the Chevron Doctrine and this fall’s Presidential election may call into question whether the proposed standard is adopted. Experts think there are many good reasons that this will never take effect, but their perspective is that it has very useful information and can bolster safety practices for contractors. They recommend to become familiar with the rule and create your own heat safety plan based on the proposal. Learn more here: ConstructionDive: OSHA’s proposed heat rule: It’s time to get HIIPP
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CMU Checkoff - The Concrete Masonry Checkoff invested over $6 million across 40 national and regional programs in the areas of research, education, and promotion of concrete masonry in the past year.
They just launched their first marketing campaign with a paid media strategy, an expanded social presence and The Beauty of Block website for AECs to communicate the many attributes of block.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Christmas Dinner Dance
December 7, 2024
Borgata
Atlantic City, NJ
Cocktail Reception 6:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
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Construction Starts - Fall 19% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.0 trillion. On a year-to-date basis through June 2024, total construction starts were up 7% from the first six months of 2023. Over 12 months starting June 2023, construction starts were up 1%, while nonresidential building starts were down 7%, and residential starts were up 7%.
Dodge Momentum Index - Expands Another 8% in July increasing to 216.3 and 17% higher than July 2023. “While data centers have had an outsized influence on nonresidential planning activity in recent months, more momentum is building across many other major sectors and diversifying the story behind July’s growth,” said Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.
Architectural Billings Index - Business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in June with an ABI Billings score of 46.4, which is up from the May score of 42.4, yet both are still below 50 meaning that billings have declined. The Northeast is the only region, for the first time since January 2023, reporting a slight increase in billings. Design Contracts remained at 45.6 in June and May, although down from 49.2 in April.
New Jersey's Unemployment Rate Remains Stable – The unemployment rate remained at 4.6% in June with total nonfarm employment slightly decreasing by 1,200 jobs from May to June without change to the construction sector. Of the 58,300 added nonfarm jobs between June 2023 to June 2024, 3,100 were in construction.
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BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS OF NEW JERSEY
LOCALS 4 & 5
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BACNJ Apprentice Contest and Bordentown Training Center Grand Opening – On May 11, the new Bordentown Training Center was bustling with activity and excitement as over fifty apprentices competed in the Statewide Apprentice Contest. The Grand Opening Ceremony for the newly renovated state of the art facility began immediately after the contest. | |
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First Year
1st Place - Zach Merritt, Local 5
2nd Place - Mathew Spoto, Local 4
3rd Place - Johnny Carpio, Local 5
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Second Year
1st Place - Nick Kirch, Local 5
2nd Place - Michael Benitez-Santos, Local 4
3rd Place - Arturo Xique-Hernandez, Local 4
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Third Year
1st Place - Robert Fugel , Local 4
2nd Place - Pablo Zambrano, Local 4
3rd Place - Stewart Turner, Local 5
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Fourth Year
1st Place - John Baumstark, Local 4
2nd Place - Douglas Bruckler, Local 5
3rd Place - Michael Araujo, Local 4
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PCC
1st Place - Jonathan Calle, Local 4
2nd Place - Axel Deleon, Local 5
3rd Place - Alex D'Autrechy, Local 5
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Steve Preziosi, 1st Vice President and Field Representative of BACNJ Local 4, Retires - Steve’s retirement at the end of July marks the end of 23 years of dedicated service as a Field Representative. We wish Steve all the best in his next phase of life.
Michael Fasulo has replaced Steve as a Field Representative, and his territory has slightly changed:
Counties: Bergen, Essex, and Passaic
Cell: (973) 768-8998, m.fasulo@bacnj.com
Additionally, please note other Local 4 Field Representatives’ territory changes below:
Leroy San Pedro now covers Hudson and Union, and parts of: Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex,
Ken Simone now covers only Morris, Sussex, and Warren.
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WE'RE GROWING!
JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
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Abbey Hart Brick & Stone Building Materials Co., Inc.
44 Howard Street | Piscataway, NJ 08854 | tel (732) 424-9200
Doug Wetzel, President (732) 991-2358 | Dennis Wetzel, Vice President (732) 991-2360 |
Doug Wetzel, Jr., Sales (973) 900-2983 | Robert Wetzel, Sales (973) 534-1082 | Phil Casamenti, Sales (732) 754-0941
Athenia Mason Supply
72 Mina Avenue | Clifton, NJ 07011 | tel (973) 253-0570
Tom Kievit, Owner | Joe Mizeski, Architectural Sales Manager (201) 803-7135
Fraco USA, Inc.
4312 Old Milford Mill Road | Baltimore, MD 21208 | tel (610) 247-3442
Chick Hatton, Sales (610) 247-3442
Click the Membership Directory tab on the Membership page of our website for details
about these new members as well as our entire Membership Roster.
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3242 Route 206, Suite 10 | Bordentown, NJ 08505 | tel (609) 324-1140 | fax (609) 324-1138 | | |
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Dedicated to promoting Masonry Design and
Union Construction throughout the State of New Jersey
| Visit our website www.mcofnj.org for more information. | | | | |
