During AGC Georgia’s Annual Convention held in Hilton Head, South Carolina, 39 construction firms were honored for their dedication to safety during the 2018 calendar year. 

Advances in the standard’s content include language on resilience, lifecycle-cost analysis, moisture-control analysis, health and effectiveness, and many other market advances, such as higher-efficiency plumbing fixture specifications and greatly expanded lighting and acoustic comfort sections.

As part of the IPA 2015 Action Program for Albania, the overall objective of the program is to strengthen the capacity and accountability of the state’s administration of the design and implementation of sector programs and major infrastructure projects. This will improve connectivity within the country and the Western Balkan Region in preparation for EU membership.

The Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal project required more than 130 ironworkers and took place on a massive jobsite, making it incredibly tough to manage the crew. The full-steel erection scope included 30,000 tons of steel, 125,000 feet of linear weld and more than 435,000 bolts. The structure itself had a large number of erection challenges and design changes. “It went from around a $26-million job to a little over $32 million with all the change orders,” said Waters. 

United Rentals Inc.is participating in a nationwide series of trench safety educational events during the Trench Safety Stand Down, which takes place June 17-21. These events will help organizations and their workers advance knowledge about trench hazards and safe-work practices in trenching and excavation work.