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Connector Newsletter | March 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS

BBSI Now Offers Discounted Workers’ Comp Insurance for SEAA Members

SEAA announces that it has partnered with BBSI to provide a special insurance program in which SEAA members receive an automatic 10 percent discount on their workers' compensation premium, as well as an opportunity to earn back 5 percent based on claims performance.

BBSI is a leading provider of organizational infrastructure solutions that are customized to the unique needs of business owners in all 50 states. Member companies will be assigned to a dedicated team to provide support for loss control, human resources, employee recruiting and retention, payroll, and timekeeping. Other benefits include access to group health insurance, 401k, a learning management system, and more. Contact Tucker Smith or memberservices@seaa.net for more information on the SEAA program.

SEAA Partnered with GMF Steel Group and other Members to Host Career Fair for Students

In January, SEAA held its second Career Fair to spread awareness about the career opportunities available in the steel construction industry. Hosted by member company GMF Steel Group in Lakeland, Fla., the Career Fair brought together approximately 100 students from five local high schools and 70 students from technical colleges. “As an association, one of our goals is to invest in the future of the steel construction industry. One way we can do that is by working with our member companies to host these types of educational events,” said Pete Gum, SEAA’s Executive Director. Read More.

SteelPros Training Portal is Now Available for Members

SEAA is excited to announce the launch of its new Learning Management System, SteelPros Training Portal, exclusively for members. Developed in partnership with Industrial Training International (ITI) and built on ITI’s Learning Hub platform, SEAA members now have easy access to custom content for ironworkers and other related training materials.

Every SEAA member will receive one free account and one license to access this member benefit. Additional licenses can be purchased for $35 each per year. “This is a vital resource for your safety directors or training managers—a member benefit valued at more than $10,000 per member,” said Jack Nix, Membership Committee Chairman. To set up your free account contact memberservices@seaa.net.

Limited Sponsorships Remain for SEAA's Convention & Trade Show

The 2023 Convention and Trade Show is only two weeks away! This year's event offers an action-packed agenda complete with multiple excursion options for attendees, exhibitors, and spouses, ten educational sessions for owners, managers, and field personnel, and an exciting Keynote Presentation by Rudy Ruettiger.

There are limited sponsorship opportunities available! Benefits include onsite visibility, plus pre-and post-event digital marketing campaigns on SEAA’s website, through email marketing, and on social media. Secure a sponsorship.

IN THIS ISSUE

Don't miss the Winter issue of Connector

COVER STORY: Training & Safety Go Together

Best practices of World Class Companies

MANAGEMENT: Cyber Security for Construction

Understanding the risk and protecting your company

IN THE FIELD: Are your Ironworkers Qualified for Rigging? The Importance of Formal Training

SPECIAL FOCUS: Thousands Raised for Safety & Education Members Remember Dave Schulz at Colorado Golf Tournament

UPCOMING EVENTS

2023 Convention & Trade Show

March 28-31, 2023

St. Augustine, FL

NASCC: Steel Conference

April 12-14

Charlotte, N.C.

National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls

Order SEAA Banners by April 14

INDUSTRY REPORTS

NCCER Asks Women: What’s It Like to Work in Construction and What Needs to Change?

The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) conducted interviews with 176 tradeswomen and analyzed 770 responses to a survey directed to women in the industry. The results have been compiled into a white paper, In Her Own Words: Improving Project Outcomes, which will assist employers with recruiting, hiring, and retaining women in craft positions.

Download the Whitepaper.

NASCC: The Steel Conference Heads to Charlotte, N.C., April 12 to 14

In less than two months, more than 5,000 construction and design professionals will gather in Charlotte, N.C., to learn the latest techniques and innovations and see the newest products at NASCC: The Steel Conference.

This year’s Steel Conference incorporates QualityCon, with more than 20 sessions about quality and AISC Certification, as well as SafetyCon, which features a dozen sessions about the most important part of any jobsite. Read More.

MEMBER UPDATES

Don’t Miss these SEAA Members at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is finally here! While SEAA will not have a booth at the show, more than a dozen SEAA Members will be proudly representing the association. Be sure to stop by their booths to show your support.

Certified Slings & Supply

North Hall — N10323

Mazzella Lifting

North Hall — N12733

Connector Magazine

Central Hall —C32025

Trimble

West Hall — W41522

CraneTrader

Festival Grounds — F9752

Nelson Stud Welding

South Hall 1st Level — S61129

Industrial Training International

North Hall — N12177

NUCOR Corporation

South Hall 1st Level — S61257

Deltek

North Hall — N13218

Simpson Strong-Tie

Central Hall — C32995

Lincoln Electric

Diamond Lot — D1701

The Crosby Group

Festival Grounds — F8426

Magni Telescopic Handlers

Festival Grounds — F9606

Skyjack

Festival Grounds — F9427

OTH Pioneer Rigging Leads North America Sales and Service for Remote-Controlled Crane Hooks

OTH Pioneer Rigging has partnered with Ludwig System GmbH & Co. KG, creator of the remote-controlled lifting system, LudwigHook, to bring the solution to North America. The LudwigHook lifting device is an alternative to traditional lifting hooks. It is proven in steel erection and building supply delivery applications as a way to speed up the rigging process and reduce risk to workers by keeping them from manually unhooking rigging. Read More.

Simpson Strong-Tie Announces New CEO

Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif., has promoted Mike Olosky, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Olosky joined the company as Chief Operating Officer in 2020 and succeeds Karen Colonias at the CEO position as part of a planned leadership succession.

Last year, Simpson Manufacturing’s board of directors unanimously elected Olosky to succeed Colonias as CEO effective January 1, 2023. Read More.

Skyjack Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Skyjack, Guelph, ON, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, which will take over production of the company’s telehandler and boom lift product lines. In January, Skyjack unveiled 200,00 sq ft of the facility, with the remaining 490,000 sq ft to open in Q3 of 2023.

“We have been at physical and labor capacity at our Canadian facilities for some time now and we have invested heavily in vertical integration there with a focus on DC slab scissors, vertical masts, and rough terrain scissors. Moving the telehandler and boom range to the Ramos Arizpe plant will help pave the way for that Canadian based growth and allows us to answer the increased demand we have for our telehandler and boom range,” said Ken McDougall, President of Skyjack. Read More.