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Jan. 21 2014 Vol. 4 No. 1  Winter Weather Costs

Convention Myrtle Beach, SC April 23-25, 2015 Download Convention Brochure Last Call for Nominations. Materials due Feb. 16 Nomination Information Download Brochure Jan 23 BOD Mtg., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Mar. 25-27 NASCC The Steel Conference April 23-25 SEAA Convention & Trade Show May 12-15 ACRP General Assembly Become a Member Carbon Monoxide Poisoning    MEMBER NEWS   Time to Renew Your Membership SEAA has made great strides over the last year toward positioning itself as a leading provider of craft training and apprenticeship programs in order to assist its members with recruiting and retaining quality Ironworkers. It will continue to roll out  programs designed to address the growing skills gap in the midst of ongoing construction market growth estimated at 9% to 10% over the next year. Membership provides you access to these valuable services.  Look for Membership Renewal Letters in your mail box this month or Renew Online Today. Enter your User Name and Password Q&A: Estimating costs for work in winter weather Members Ask, SEAA Answers. SEAA Member American Erection LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa., recently asked, "How can steel erectors accurately estimate costs for mobilizing and performing erection work during winter months?  It's important to demonstrate how increased costs and decreased productivity may affect the proposal when estimating and bidding jobs that will take place during cold and inclement weather. Our research turned up three worthwhile reports on the topic. How to Calculate Winter Construction Inefficiency by Allen Douglas, EHow contributor, September 2014. Planning for Adverse Weather Conditions in Construction Projects, a slideshow presented by Chris Carson, PSP, CCM, Corporate Director of Project Controls for Alpha Corp., Dulles, Va. Alpha Corporation provides program and construction management, project controls, technology and engineering services in buildings, civil infrastructure, energy/utilities, and transportation markets. Factors Affecting Construction Labor Productivity, a White Paper by Intergraph, a global provider of engineering software, addresses 33 factors, including weather related issues. Petition for Election The Board of Directors will be voted on in April at the SEAA Annual Convention. Nominations for directors may be made with the endorsement of at least 10 members. Petitions are due Jan. 26, 2015.   Download the form. Advertising Survey The Connector e-Newsletter is emailed to both members and prospective members approximately 6 times per year. The list consists of about 900-1000 names. There is currently no advertising included in the e-Newsletters. SEAA staff would like your opinion on whether advertising should be added to the e-Newsletter. Take this 4 question survey.     SEAA CONVENTION: Save 15%. Register by March 1 The SEAA Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., April 23-25, 2015. Important information at-a-glance: Attendee Registration. Early Bird Discounts until 3/1/15. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities Golf and Fishing Excursions Hotel Reservations Download Compete Convention Brochure Terry Bowden Frank Kollman Michael Toole Ashley Felton Kevin Caldwell Lisa Byall Keynote Address Collegiate Football Coach and TV Sports Analyst, Coach Terry Bowden, will share insights intobuilding a winning organization through motivation, leadership, and teamwork. Important Member News Project of the Year Presentations Ironworker Craft Training Update SEAA Business Meeting Management Sessions Are you on drugs? Employee testing, the ADA, medical Marijuana, and other workplace considerations. Speaker Frank Kollman, Attorney at Law, Kollman & Saucier, P.A. Prevention Trough Design. Making steel more socially sustainable. Speaker T. Michae l Toole, PhD, PE, Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor of Civil and Env. Engineering, Bucknell University Labor & Employment Update and Best Practices. Speaker Perry Safran and Ashley Felton of Safran Law Offices AISC Erector Certification. New program requirements for certified erectors of structural steel. Speaker Todd Alwood, AISC Retirement Plans for Small Businesses. Speaker Kevin Caldwell, Financial Advisor, Raymond James & Associates Mobile Resource Management. Speaker Drew Bickers, ActSoft Inc. Boom Lift Training & Certification Signalperson Training Field Sessions EPA Tier 4 Regulations. Welding consumable and equipment changes to meet demanding industry standards. Speaker Lisa Byall, Lincoln Welding Boom Lift Training and Certification. Classroom and Field Practical Exam presented by United Rentals Signalperson NCCER Certified plus Training. Presented by Bryan McClure, LPR Construction; Kevin Leonard, Buckner Companies; and Tim Eldridge, Education Services Unlimited    INDUSTRY REPORTS New Video from OSHA Highlights Employer Incident Reporting Requirements All work-related fatalities within 8 hours. All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye within 24 hours. You can report to OSHA by Calling OSHA's free and confidential number at 1-800-321-OSHA (6742). Calling your closest Area Office during normal business hours. Using the new online form that will soon be available. IPAF to Hold Regional Meetings Open to Aerial Work Platform Users A new series of regional events, hosted by The International Powered Access Federation, will take place in various locations around the United States to provide educational and networking opportunities for users of Aerial Work Platforms.  The Jan. 22, 2015 meeting in Chicago will address fall protection, industry standards, equipment selection, and other topics. A meeting is also planned for March 12, 2015 in Houston, Texas. More Association of Equipment Manufacturers Releases Crane Safety Video and Manual Available for purchase through the AEM Store, new safety materials include recent changes in crane regulations. Crane industry experts working through AEM's Crane Technical Committee (CTC) provided content development and review. Certified trainers from the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) demonstrated best practices in the DVD. More NCCER Introduces New Testing Management System In an effort to streamline and automate the credential submittal process for craft instructors, NCCER will release its Testing Management System for all NCCER Accredited Training Sponsors on Jan. 15. More In the News ISHN: Half a Million U.S. Welders Face Serious Safety Hazards More ISHN: December 2014 Report Projects Global FR Fabric Market will reach $4.87 billion by 2020 More International Cranes & Specialized Transport: Spreader Beam Assembly Video from Modulift More American Cranes & Transport: Terex Launches Cranes Expert App More Safety + Health Magazine: OSHA's Top 10--The more things change... More Modern Steel Construction: A look at some recommendations and requirements related to connections in structural steel framing systems More

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