The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its top 10 violations of OSHA rules for fiscal year 2022, which showed that failing to protect construction workers from falls continues to be the most common hazard that OSHA inspectors are citing employers for. In addition, OSHA’s most cited rules included three other construction fall prevention measures—protecting workers on scaffolds, ladder safety and training workers to avoid falls.
Metl-Span, a recognized leader in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, is proud to announce that it recently achieved an Environmental Product Declaration for CF wall and roof panels. EPDs are based on International Standard of Organization-compliant Life Cycle Assessments.
MAX USA Corp., a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards, which recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their specialty.
XL Construction just celebrated its 30th anniversary as a leading general contractor in Northern California with a ‘Vision Launch’ event, where the company unveiled its long-term plan for enhancing employees’ professional development.
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, on Sept. 20 unveiled a newly redesigned and easier to use Learning Experience Platform for ASSA ABLOY Academy, the company’s industry-leading e-learning and in-person training system.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Irving Consumer Products are pleased to announce a partnership between their respective Macon, Georgia, facilities designed to improve both companies’ environmental footprints.
Hill International, Inc., delivering the infrastructure of change, on Sept. 20 announced a partnership with the National Urban League. The partnership will focus on increasing diversity in the country’s construction workforce.
FMI Corp. released a new white paper, titled “The New Economy Versus the Old Economy: Winners and Losers in Tomorrow’s Built Environment.” The white paper includes the company’s research on how current industry and economic trends are expected to shape the broader built environment in the coming months and years.
During a time where there is a need for affordable housing, Westlake Royal Building Products, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of exterior and interior building products, celebrated its 300th home built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio, an organization that aims to build homes, empower families and develop communities. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the keys to a three-bedroom, two-bath single family home were turned over to a partner family in Columbus. For this home, Westlake Royal donated 20 squares of siding, including Exterior Portfolio Vinyl Siding and Portsmouth Shake & Shingles Siding, as well as Royal Shutters, Mounts and Vents accessories - marking its 300th siding donation to Habitat MidOhio over the last 20 years.