ABC GREATER TN MEMBER NEWS |
APRIL 13, 2020
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Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
FIRST PLACE - EAGLE AWARD
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Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is a six-story, 80-bed greenfield hospital located on a 19-acre site that includes a 30-exam room emergency department with five operating rooms and a designated mental and behavioral health section.
In the future, via vertical expansion and build-out of shell space, the hospital can expand up to 210 patient beds.
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Brindley Construction, LLC
Clayton/Cavalier Home Breakroom
FIRST PLACE - EAGLE AWARD
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The new breakroom facility at
Clayton/Cavalier Homes in Addison, Ala.,
provides an unparalleled venue for workers
to relax, eat and socialize.
The design-build project called for the construction of a pre-engineered metal building including 10,500 square feet of breakroom space and 2,300 square feet of covered patio.
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Applications for the 2020 ABC Greater Tennessee EIC Awards will open by June!
Prepare now by selecting your best projects from 2019, gather recommendation letters from your project partners and owners, and take high resolution photographs.
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ABC Seeking Site Safety Photos
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ABC is asking members
to take photos of how your team has implemented current industry safety protocols on jobsites. Showing the work you're doing to safeguard your employees during the pandemic is important in maintaining essential status.
Send your photos by email or or share on social media and tag ABC Greater TN. Email photos to
Clayc@abctennessee.com.
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T.W. Frierson Contractor added additional hand washing stations to their job sites.
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Brasfield & Gorrie's team cleans supplies with a
bleach-water solution.
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The Parkes Companies team maintains proper distance and wears masks on site.
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(Left) At Fifth & Broadway, every employee has their temperature taken with a thermal scanner prior to entry. Everyone is given a colored bracelet for the day to display that they passed the temperature check.
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(Right) Skanska painted squares in the buck hoist and elevator to limit the number of employees on the hoist. Disinfectant spray is also kept in the hoist and elevator so the operator can frequently clean the doors, controls and car.
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Join
Mutual of America as they provide fellow ABC members with information related to the newly passed CARES Act and your 401(k)/retirement plans.
Meeting opens at 8:50 a.m. Central.
Webinar is live from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
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Wednesday, April 15
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. CDT
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TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
- New coronavirus-related distribution option
- Coronavirus-related loan rules
- Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) suspensions
- New deadlines
- Furloughs vs. Layoffs
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ABC member owned Corsair Distillery has shifted production to hand sanitizer to aid local hospitals and health care facilities.
After building up a supply, they are now offering their disinfectant to construction companies. To place an order, view the form linked below.
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ABC Greater Tennessee Updates
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NEW LINKEDIN GROUP
FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS
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Join ABC's new LinkedIn Group to start dialog, ask questions, and share resources with other chapter members.
It's a great way to network while distancing - and beyond. Start the conversation today!
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Monday, June 29th
Fox Den Country Club
Knoxville, TN
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Monday, August 3rd
The Governor's Club
Brentwood, TN
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Full information and registrations to come at a later date.
If you have questions, please reach out to
Clay
or
Lyndsie
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ABC Votes 2020
, the one-stop-shop for all voter questions, information and priority issues surrounding the 2020 election cycle, is now live at
abcvotes.com
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ABC Votes 2020
is made possible by the
Free Enterprise Alliance
and is committed to providing up-to-date information and resources throughout the 2020 elections. Individuals are encouraged to check back regularly to learn more about the 2020 election cycle.
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WEEKLY CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
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OSHA Issues Enforcement Policies on Respiratory Protection
OSHA released guidance to employers regarding enforcement of its Respiratory Protection standard, given the shortage of N95 respirators. OSHA released two separate memoranda that need to be read together to fully understand the Agency’s position.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance For Respirators Certified Under Other Countries’ Standards During Covid-19 Pandemic:
Read guidance
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Read news release
ABC general counsel, Littler Mendelson P.C., has prepared an analysis of the enforcement policies, read it
here
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In response to the overwhelming number of questions about the legal, safety and economic impacts of COVID-19, ABC has created a webinar series for members with industry experts to provide insights and guidance.
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CARES Impact on 401(k) Plans
Date:
Wednesday, April 15
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Time:
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. CDT
Presented by Mutual of America for
ABC Greater Tennessee Chapter
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COVID-19 and OSHA Compliance
Date:
Tuesday, April 14
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Time:
2 p.m. CDT; 3 p.m. EDT
Speaker:
Brad Hammock, Littler Mendelson P.C.
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Addressing Employee Mental Health During the Pandemic and Beyond
Date:
Wednesday, April 15
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Time:
3 p.m. EDT
Speakers:
Calvin Beyer, Cobb Strecker Dunphy Zimmerman (CSDZ); Gary Clevenger MS, CSP, RRE, CNA; Kevin Sell, United Group Services; Michelle Walker, SPHR, SSC Underground
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Moderator:
Greg Sizemore, ABC National
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Technology Can Help ABC Contractors as Coronavirus Disrupts the Industry
Date:
Thursday, April 16
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Time:
3 p.m. EDT
Speakers:
Matt Abeles, ABC National; Jeff Sample, eSUB; Karl Sorensen, Blue Collar Labs
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To view upcoming and archived webinars, members can visit
THE ABC ACADEMY (login required).
The Academy for Construction Ethics, Compliance & Best Practices is restricted to ABC Members in management positions and Chapter Staff. The materials included in the Academy are intended for and limited to members of management. In order to access the materials, the request must come from an ABC Member in a management position.
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Emergency Preparedness Resources from ABC
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ABC has assembled Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources to help our chapters and members quickly access state and federal agency websites that have the latest information and guidance. Visit this web-page for resources on:
- COVID-19 Toolbox Talks (English & Spanish)
- Project Continuity Planning
- Project Shut Down Procedures
- General Safety Response Plans
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