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JLG has published a new white paper on DirectAccess highlighting tips for creating a safety-focused culture on job sites.

The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantially reduce heat injuries, illnesses and deaths in the workplace.

Simpson Strong-Tie has earned David Weekley Homes’ prestigious “National Preferred Partner” designation for 2024. The 20th annual award recognizes the builder’s field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-class levels in quality and customer service.

Nucor’s CENTRIA MetalWrap placed as a Special Mention in the worldwide Architizer A+ Awards. CENTRIA MetalWrap is featured in the Building Envelope and Cladding section of Architizer’s 2024 A+ Awards gallery.

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Jeffrey D. Shoaf, released a statement in response to the release of a new proposed federal heat safety rule by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently investigated NOR-D LLC after the contractor had a worker pass away from injuries suffered while working on a warehouse in Macon, Georgia, according to Robert Yaniz Jr. of Occupational Health & Safety.

On July 1, Trinseo released its 2024 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which highlights how the company is progressing against its 17 sustainability goals. A key highlight for the report this year is how Trinseo is advancing its sustainable product portfolio in alignment with its 2030 goals.

The IBM Bromont plant, located in Bromont, Quebec, Canada, opened in 1972. Fifty years later, the facility continues to be a leader in innovation, technology and continuous improvement, with over $10 million invested each year in product and process development.

SKILLS JAM: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, the second season follow-up to the docuseries pilot season that debuted in 2023 and received more than 13 million views across social media, wrapped production in Atlanta last week, leaving 15,000 students and their parents in anticipation of the show’s September premiere.

Buro Happold has announced the appointment of sustainability expert Jane P. Madden as lead ESG partner for the U.S., a move that solidifies the firm’s position as a valued resource for institutions, corporations and public policymakers.