Ian Theodoreson, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in 2019, wrote that he ‘had lived a good life’ in a blog post posthumously published on 27 October

The early-bird awards entry deadline is 9 January

Five projects on which ATAS International products were installed have been selected as winners of the 2024 Metal Construction Association Design Awards. The MCA Design Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the metal construction industry and recognize member-companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways.

ClarkDietrich announced on Oct. 1 the acquisition of Studs Unlimited, effective immediately.

ClarkDietrich is adding two new components to its E-Screen entangled-mesh rainscreen rolls, providing a complete exterior cladding moisture management system that is compliant with ASTM performance criteria.

A report commissioned by the government and Power to Change says there are more than 6,300 such undertakings

The deadline for the early-bird price is 14 May, with a final deadline of 4 June

EIFS offers reduced energy that can help the Earth’s environment.

EIMA is calling for entries for the prestigious 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards. Formerly known as the EIFS Hero Awards, this esteemed program shines a spotlight on the remarkable EIFS industry projects across a variety of building categories.

A decade after the launch of the charity tribunal, Judge Alison McKenna tells Stephen Cook why she believes it continues to prove its worth

ClarkDietrich has introduced Pro-Flex³⁰⁰ to its Strait-Flex portfolio of drywall finishing products. Pro-Flex³⁰⁰ is a muddable, PVC-free, flexible corner bead that wipes down in as little as one pass.

Washington — Workers who frequently drill concrete can experience reduced exposure to noise, silica dust and vibration if pneumatic rock drills are replaced with electric rotary hammer drills, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

ClarkDietrich Building Systems was recently recognized with the Design Excellence and Construction Innovation Award from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute.

A major Midwestern design festival, now in its 14th year, kicks into high gear next week with talks and events on the creative process, sustainability, branding, urbanism and design, the allied arts and much more.

Ed Sullivan, chief economist and senior vice president of market intelligence for the Portland Cement Association — which represents America’s cement manufacturers — says that the Federal Reserve’s recent move to lower interest rates, coupled with easing inflation, signals a significant retreat in interest rate levels by the end of next year…all to the benefit of construction activity.

Washington – OSHA has withdrawn from review its final rule addressing slip, trip and fall hazards – potentially creating further delay in the rule’s promulgation after more than two decades in development.

Washington – President Barack Obama has designated Patrick Nakamura as acting chairman of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

The NSC-led initiative wants to help employers ‘understand the spectrum of what they can do’ to safely return employees to the workplace.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to ban certain uses of the chemical trichloroethylene because of health risks associated with the toxic chemical when used as a degreaser and spot removal agent in dry cleaning.

Washington – OSHA has released a bulletin with information on how to protect workers from carbon monoxide explosion hazards related to electric arc furnaces in the steelmaking industry.

Philadelphia – Staffing agencies that hire temporary workers need to be regulated more vigorously, and employers that use those agencies should carry a heavier load of responsibility for workers’ safety, a trio of Temple University law students concluded in a recent report examining how staffing agencies and host employers may “pass the buck” to get around proper safety training and other requirements.

Tyler, TX — A federal judge in Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule, but NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran says the decision is “not the last word.”

Washington — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s rule on determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.

Falls Church, VA – The average salary for industrial hygienists has increased more than $10,000 in the past five years, according to survey results released May 30 by the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

The dBadge2 Personal Noise Dosimeter has gained intrinsic safety certification for use in industries that operate in highly explosive environments, including oil and gas, chemical, and other sectors.

The Solva-Gard Therma-Gard is a heat- and chemical-resistant nitrile-coated glove. It provides ANSI/ISEA 105 Level A2 cut-resistance protection, and ANSI/ISEA 105 Level 3 conductive heat resistance protection.

Otterback Arctic Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves (#11927) help keep hands warm and dry in cold and wet conditions.

The Microflex 93-850 is a robust single-use glove for protecting workers from chemicals and other harmful exposures.

ProWorks Lime Green Nitrile Exam Gloves are virtually impossible to miss, facilitating at-a-glance oversight of barrier-protection protocols.

AlphaTec 58-735 is a multi-hazard nitrile glove developed for use in a broad range of industries where high chemical and high cut protection are necessary.

These Nitrile Disposable Gloves offer superior hand protection for workers who need shielding from grease, dirt, oil, chemicals and more.

The ProFlex 7022 Hi-Vis Nitrile-Coated Cut-Resistant Glove with DSX dip technology is designed to provide unmatched grip in dry conditions.

600FC Premium Solid Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves are constructed with fully dipped blue solid nitrile on a two-piece jersey liner with a knit wrist for comfort.

Brass Knuckle SmartSkin nitrile gloves (BKNITR2) are double-dipped in nitrile butadiene rubber to give wearers twice the protection and twice the grip. Nitrile stands up to chemicals, oils and most harmful cleaning solvents, and resists bodily fluids and waste.

How do I determine the proper label size for a job?

Wearers of the OneTouch Sampling Vest can sample for multiple agents wearing multiple sampling pumps and/or real-time monitors at one time.

Storrs, CT — Heat exposure and heat-related illness cause the vast majority of exertion-related injuries and deaths in the workplace, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.

Washington – Employers of fruit pickers and landscapers have new resources – in both English and Spanish – to help keep workers safe on and near tripod orchard ladders.

PowerFleet Essence is a new class of industrial truck telematics platforms for small to medium-sized fleets.

The GasLab industrial gas detection safety series is designed to ensure workers stay safe when near toxic and hazardous gases, as well as in explosive environments such as Zones 1 and 2.

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers the Wiser™ Energy Management System, a demand management solution for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and improves grid efficiency.

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, offers residential and commercial electric vehicle charging solutions. Available immediately, the EVlink™ residential electric vehicle (EV) charger is a simple, easy-to-install, and user-friendly solution for recharging vehicles at home.

Energy Squad, a new distribution company on a mission to provide the green technology customers need, made its official debut to the custom installation industry at CEDIA EXPO 2012.

A new distribution company, which made its debut at CEDIA Expo 2012 in September, aims to provide professional systems integrators with access to the latest in environmentally friendly consumer and custom electronics products and services.

Arlington, VA – Maryland tops a list of states that show “superior safety and enforcement performance” regarding commercial motor vehicles, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

Uppsala, Sweden — Losing sleep, even for one night, can negatively impact metabolism and help trigger excess weight gain – possibly explaining a link between sleep deprivation and shift worker health problems – according to the results of a recent study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University.

San Diego — Eating within set times while not skipping meals can reduce the cardiovascular health risks of firefighters and other shift workers, results of a recent study show.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency once again has extended the comment period for a proposed rule that would create stronger standards for workers who handle “restricted use” pesticides.

Washington – California should strengthen its process safety management regulations for refineries, the Chemical Safety Board stated in a final report on a fire at a Chevron refinery in 2012.

Washington – Although tobacco use continues to decrease among working adults overall, a significant number of workers in the construction, mining, and transportation and warehousing industries still use some form of tobacco product, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.