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[Western Specialty Contractors @WesternSpcltyCo]

It’s #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek, and we’re shining a spotlight on some of our #parkingstructure projects! Our teams put in exceptional effort to ensure safety, longevity, and quality in every project. 🚗🔧

#WeAreWestern #ParkingGarages #QualityCraftsmanship

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

<Adds these to our wish list>

From smaller drywall robots to tech that helps builders comply w/ tougher #GreenConstruction standards, these fresh offerings promise to streamline jobsites and the back office.

#ConTech #WorkSmarterNotHarder

https://t.co/8mPuYl7iAP

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Summer heat will stick around a bit longer.

Make sure you're up to date on OSHA's proposed new heat rule for protecting workers from heat-related illnesses & injuries that went into effect on July 2, 2024.

#HeatRule #JobsiteSafety #ConstructionLife

https://t.co/4gS5IDaJLP

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

DYK you can pursue a career as a #welder without a bachelor's degree? It's true!

Along w/ a high school degree, future welders will need to complete welder training & industry certifications to qualify. Trade schools & apprenticeships are also options.

https://t.co/0dMxEDxPlQ

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

A new web-based tool by the @ENERGY offers comprehensive information about how to size, select and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs).

Rather than a gas-fired burner or electrical element, the HPWH extracts heat from the surrounding air.

https://t.co/LQrhF0Qsaq

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

The nation's #Electrical grid will receive $2.2B face-lift with new investments in transmission, storage, and distribution across 19 states.

The investments will support ~625 miles of new #TransmissionLines in NY, ND & MO.

https://t.co/OE6NVX9mgp

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

The city of Milwaukee, WI recently announced it intends to build the tallest #MassTimber structure in the world with the help of developer The Neutral Project.

Feeling déjà vu?

That's b/c Milwaukee is already home to the largest mass timber building!

https://t.co/6IwihefGDS

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Laser scanning --- called hi-def surveying or reality capture --- uses a laser to accurately map an area of interest, capturing detailed data on a #ConstructionSite, providing accurate information for all project stages.

#ConstructionTrends #ConTech

https://t.co/2j5YPusMyg

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Commonly known as the plant behind the growing CBD market, #hemp could someday have an entirely different role as a more #sustainable insulation material.

#SustainableBuilding #ConstructionMaterials #Insulation

https://t.co/CmdMNhad5h

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

The higher the temps, the more serious the stress on critical #infrastructure.

One category being severely affected? The nation's K-12 schools.

Some 28% of the nation's #PublicSchools were built from 1950-1969. Under 10% were built in 1985 or later.

https://t.co/35eXKrK1wy

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Steel --- it's used in essentially everything from washing machines to skyscrapers. It's the most commonly used metal on the planet.

However, the #Steel sector continues to be influenced by many shifting factors, not least the industries that rely on it.

https://t.co/3UPIEyFgXk

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Work hard, play hard, but make sure to rinse and repeat like @OSHA_DOL recommends:

Water, rest & shade!

#HeatSafety #JobsiteSafety #KeepingCool

[OSHA_DOL @OSHA_DOL]

💧 Water
🛑 Rest
🌳 Shade
It can save lives!

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

The safety of our workers should always be priority Number 1⃣! #SafeAndSountWeek2024

[NIOSH @NIOSH]

Have you registered? There's still time to register for #SafeAndSoundWeek2024, August 12-16, a nationwide event recognizing the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. Join us: https://t.co/jfg5E31cF0

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Do you know what to expect in a post-#Chevron world?

With less judicial deference to federal agencies, the legal landscape may become unpredictable over time. Employers must stay informed of #EmploymentLaws, agency guidance, and judicial decisions.

https://t.co/5SRkohQZyT

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

You've heard the saying: adapt or get left behind

#Construction is one of those industries known for sticking to the old ways of doing things. But even here, change is knocking, pushing companies to get with the times & embrace #DigitalTech.

https://t.co/1mb4UZlWjg

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Feeling 🥵🥵🥵

Summer heat doesn't only impact humans on the jobsite, but also the construction machinery. Make sure you're taking the proper steps to protect both from overheating.

#ExtremeHeat #JobsiteSafety #KeepingCool

https://t.co/ffWNnIt03j

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

Robots are entering the chat 🤖💻

From site transport of supplies / materials to welding to site security, the perks of using robots and AI are fewer mistakes on site, more worker protection, and savings both in time and costs. #Contech #AI

https://t.co/QC8OPgtWI6

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

The color pink absolutely belongs on active jobsites 💪👷‍♀️ #WomenInConstruction #BreakingBarriers

[Women In Construction @WomenInConst]

RT @DiggerManBlog

Brazilian Backhoe Girl in the Pink : Digger Man Blog

https://t.co/h5Ara46sIR

#backhoeloader #cat #diggers #diggermanblog #earthmovers #heavymachinery #pink #womeninconstruction

[CSI @CSIConstruction]

The cost of materials tumbled in June, likely due to lower project starts in a number of segments, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. https://t.co/g2ZAsPIVnK

[Minnesota Builders Exchange @MnBEX]

This is so sweet! We love seeing the legacy of our member companies.

#MBEXmember #MBEX #BuildingMinnesota

[Grazzini Brothers & Co @GrazziniBros]

Denise Sjostrom (Contract Administrator) and Gene Grazzini (Chairman of the Board) work at the Grazzini Brothers Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota. (l to r)

They are the original father/daughter duo, who have worked together for almost 43 years!

#familypride #fatheranddaughter