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Construction Americas 2015 Expo a Success

Construction Marketing

The inaugural Construction Americas Exposition , held March 26-27 in Miami was a great success! Construction Americas kicked off with a welcome reception March 26, hosted by Chris Grundy , from the DIY Network’s Cool Tools and Blog Cabin. The FIU OHL School of Construction is one of the largest programs in North America.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. We’ve seen a rise in OSHA fines and even criminal charges related to safety incidents recently. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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Bridgestone Plant Recognized for Safety

Construction Equipment

Bridgestone Americas will celebrate the certification of its Wilson, N.C., The Rising Star Program is part of North Carolina’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Carolina Star Program, which is similar to OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

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Online Powered Industrial Truck Operator Certification Problems

FDR Safety

We have a growing problem here in America with regards to safety and it’s likely killing and injuring people right now behind the scenes. Type “one hour forklift certification” into Google and you will see what I am talking about. Can you guess how long it took to get a “forklift license” online?

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

Pro Builder

New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability Wider Ramifications of Older Homes That Aren't Energy Efficient And the stakes are higher than just energy use and costs or greenhouse gas emissions.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

We helped spearhead the development of the Design-Build Institute of America and the Design-Build method itself. With the rise of our internal Design-Build division in 1977, we also pioneered Tilt-Up construction and won key projects for the USPS and distribution centers across America. Just another day at the office.