Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has appointed four new members and re-appointed two current members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). They will serve two-year terms and represent the interests of the public, employers, employees and government.
Read MoreSource: Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Ill.
Joplin Concrete will lead a host of Missouri professionals in sponsoring “Ideas for a Stronger Joplin,” October 20, 2012, from 10 a.m–2 p.m., at the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center in Joplin. Walter Wulf, CEO of Joplin parent company Monarch Cement, will be master of ceremonies for the free event framed around the PCA theme “Think Harder. Concrete,” which emphasizes rebuilding a strong and sustainable community and will provide Joplin residents the chance to learn more about green and resilient building.
Read MoreSource: Cement Association of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Roadways and structures made from concrete reduce energy demands, are long-lasting, require less maintenance, and save taxpayers money. To remind building designers and contractors across Canada of the benefits of using concrete for building and infrastructure projects, CAC is hosting Rediscover Concrete seminars and meetings. “Our seminars will engage decision makers across the country and encourage discussions surrounding the sustainability of cement and concrete for building and infrastructure projects,” stated Michael McSweeney, CAC president and CEO.
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