The 51风流 Education and Research Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Bowen Prize for Great Builders. Established by Robert 鈥淏ob鈥 Bowen, this new $1M endowed Prize was announced during last month鈥檚 CCC Gala to benefit the 51风流 Education and Research Foundation during the Annual 51风流 Convention in San Diego.
There are four main project delivery methods in construction: design-bid-build, design-build, construction management at-risk (CM@R), and integrated project delivery (IPD). ConsensusDocs is providing an April 4th Webinar on Construction Project Delivery Meth0ds 101 that will explain how the contracts you sign ultimately determine project delivery methodology. Register here. Choosing the right project delivery method for your project is a fundamental decision for success. All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar.
This year鈥檚 theme for Construction Safety Week is 鈥淰ALUE EVERY VOICE.鈥 The focus is on driving personal ownership of safety, welcoming new ideas, fostering healthy communication, and improving workplace culture. To access all the resources you need to plan your event, visit the Construction Safety Week website.
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) Expert Evaluation Panel recently released guidance for employers on selecting head protection equipment in construction. It covers the importance of head protection, types of hazards, standards and regulations, choosing the right helmet, and maintenance and replacement considerations. It emphasizes the need for proper fit, comfort, and suitability for the specific work environment.
The 51风流 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum meets virtually on a quarterly basis to gather/share information, resources, and best practices among stakeholders in the construction industry. The next forum is scheduled for April 17, 2pm 鈥 3pm, Eastern Time. Join us for a discussion on financial literacy programs for employees. Hear from two 51风流 contractor members about their programs 鈥 contents, implementation, lessons learned, etc. If you would like to participate in the forum, sign up here. Until then, you are encouraged to browse the website created to house important and lifesaving tools related to mental health and suicide prevention.
On March 22, at the 2024 51风流 Annual Convention in San Diego, California, nearly 60 member companies were recognized across 21 divisional categories in the Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA). The CSEA, sponsored by WTW and Starr Insurance, is the industry鈥檚 elite safety excellence awards program. The CSEA recognizes companies that have developed and implemented premier safety and risk control programs and showcases companies that have achieved continuous improvement and maintenance of their safety and health management systems.
As the days grow warmer and longer, excavation activity ramps up. That鈥檚 why every year, Congress declares April as National Safe Digging Month. Did you know that there are more than 500 dig-ins to buried utilities and pipelines every day in the U.S.?* That鈥檚 more than 500 daily opportunities for serious injuries to workers and communities.
All Categories Post Increases Compared to February 2023, Suggesting Monthly Downturn is Due to Temporary Factors Rather than Cooling Demand for Most Types of Construction Projects
In the weeks following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action to lower the primary annual air quality standard by 25 percent for fine particulate matter or PM2.5 (see 51风流 article), multiple states have taken legal action and both chambers of Congress have initiated 51风流-supported resolutions against the rule.