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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

.” Sarah Liles, an estimator and project engineer, also notes that women often need to self-advocate in a way that men don’t: “You have to take responsibility for your own education. About unions…. You see very few women in [the non-union] side, and if you do see them they’re holding a stop or slow sign or flagging.

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OSHA Awards $10.6 Million in Safety, Health Grants

Construction Equipment

OSHA awarded $10,687,000 through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to 78 nonprofit organizations, including community- and faith-based groups, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor-management associations, and colleges and universities.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Union Station. Safety and health. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Economic Stimulus.

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Alberta Injury Rates 10 Times Higher Than Reported

Safety Services Company

In October the Alberta government will begin issuing fines to enforce occupational health and safety, but Barnetson says that is not likely to make a significant difference to the total rates of injury in the province.

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April 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If you believe that you are required to have a guard around all moving machinery and equipment in your facility, perhaps you should considering consulting with a safety professional. Mike Taubitz, a senior advisor at FDRsafety, is a former Global Safety Director for General Motors.

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Digital Builder Ep 63: Upskilling, Vision, and Relationships: Three Secrets to Technology Infusion

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Improving safety Beyond increasing productivity, Alli says that one of the most profound impacts of digitization in construction is enhancing safety protocols. We see customers advancing in their safety workflows," she remarks. Safety is still a huge issue for so many of our customers.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).

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