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Sherwin-Williams Names 2019 Impact Awardees

Monday November 18, 2019

Last week, Sherwin-Williams announced in an emailed press release the winner of the 2019 Impact Award. The award recognizes outstanding water and wastewater projects featuring coating and lining materials from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.

DOL Plans Safety Meeting, Requests Comments

Monday November 18, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor announced late last week that is has scheduled a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health for Dec. 12 in Washington, D.C.

Contractor Connect 2019 Closes in Tucson

Monday November 18, 2019

Last week, Technology Publishing Company conducted its third annual Contractor Connect event at the Omni Tuscon National Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The event ran Nov. 11–14.

AGC Backs Grant for Women's Harnesses

Monday November 18, 2019

Construction technology provider Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America announced last week that they are teaming up to fund a grant program to supply select, in-need member contractors with fall protection harnesses size for women.

Study: Steel Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

Monday November 18, 2019

Researchers from the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures have recently conducted a study focusing on the corrosion of steel bars used to internally strengthen structures made of reinforced concrete.

ASTM Announces Iron Pipe Corrosion Standard

Friday November 15, 2019

Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the publication of a new standard that would help protect iron water pipes against corrosion. ASTM’s corrosion of metals committee worked on the standard.

FBI Investigates Permitting of PA Pipeline

Friday November 15, 2019

Earlier this month, the FBI reportedly launched an investigation into how permits were issued by Pennsylvania government for the Mariner East pipeline, a project that carries natural gas across the state.

FL Seeking Bids for Work on Historic Jail

Friday November 15, 2019

Monroe County, in Key West, Florida, is seeking bids for replacing doors, windows and the roof on its historic Key West Jail, which was built in the year 1892.

DOT Announces BUILD Grant Recipients

Friday November 15, 2019

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of $900 million in Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grants to 55 projects across 35 states.

ABC Speaks on Safety at OSHA Meeting

Friday November 15, 2019

The Associated Builders and Contractors announced late last week that its Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Developer, Greg Sizemore, spoke at a Nov. 7 Occupational Safety and Health Administration public meeting on leading indicators of safety and health programs.