By Mark S. Kuhar The Construction Zone is a unique restaurant and bar with a themed environment creating the illusion of being atop the 86th floor of a skyscraper under construction. This one-of-a-kind dining experience offers an exciting job-site-inspired menu and hand-crafted cocktails. It is located at 3236 Rolling Oaks Boulevard, Kissimmee, Fla. Next time your travels take you to…
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Preventing Equipment-Related Injuries
Crucial Safety Measures For Heavy Machinery Operators. Heavy machinery accidents claim hundreds of lives each year and cause thousands of preventable injuries in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 18% of the 5,333 fatal work injuries that happened in 2019 were directly related to contact with heavy objects and equipment. Even though there is…
Read MoreMcMaster Recommended for FHWA Administrator
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee favorably recommended three federal agency leadership nominees for confirmation consideration – including Sean McMaster as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The other two nominees are John Busterud to be assistant administrator for the Office of Solid Waste of the Environmental…
Read MoreEEOC Sues CEMEX Construction MaterialsFlorida for Religious Discrimination
CEMEX Construction Materials Florida LLC, which manufactures and delivers building construction materials, violated federal law when it failed to accommodate an employee’s request to wear a close-fitting skirt over her pants as required by her religion, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, CEMEX refused to allow an employee, who is…
Read MoreReinventing the Bulletin Board
By Thomas J. Roach Although we treat them as if they are insignificant, bulletin boards can be an important communication medium in every workplace. An effective bulletin board is interactive, fun, timely, well-lit and in a high traffic area. Where is your bulletin board? Is it filled with MSHA posters, in a dark corner of a warehouse and behind a…
Read MoreSupporting Special Olympics
Missouri Aggregate Producers Collaborate To Create A State Campus For The Disabled. By Therese Dunphy Aggregate producers in Jefferson City, Mo., are transforming the lives of a special group of residents within their community. Through fundraising and land donations, they helped to create Training for Life, the state’s headquarters for Special Olympics. The state-of-the-art facilities are now among the best…
Read MoreCharting the Future of Aggregates Recycling
By John Thomas In today’s materials economy, recycled aggregates are no longer an afterthought – they’re a cornerstone of sustainable construction. As president of the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA), I’m proud to represent an industry that transforms waste into opportunity. But despite our progress, critical barriers remain that stifle growth and undervalue the role recyclers play in resilient…
Read MoreConstruction Spending Down Slightly in March
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during the month of April was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, 0.4% (±0.7%) below the revised March estimate of $2,162.0 billion. The April 2025 figure is 0.5% (±1.2%) below the April 2024 estimate of $2,163.2 billion. During the first four months of this year, construction spending amounted…
Read MoreDenso’s Covercoat System Sets ‘New Standard in Corrosion Prevention’
Denso Inc., a global company focused on corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, highlights its Covercoat System, a comprehensive corrosion prevention solution engineered for steel and concrete columns, support legs, structural steel and a wide range of exposed service pipes and more. When it comes to protecting structural steel and column bases from corrosion, the Denso Covercoat System stands out as…
Read MoreBKT Gets Supplier Excellence Recognition from Caterpillar
Tire manufacturer BKT continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence by achieving the Excellent Level certification from Caterpillar Inc. under the Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) Process for the second consecutive year. The Excellent Level certification is the highest honor that Caterpillar Inc. bestows on suppliers, who consistently meet stringent production and quality requirements, under the SER Process. BKT’s attainment of…
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