By: Tracy Bennett The correlation between physical and mental health is a topic worth discussing as the construction industry faces high suicide and substance use disorder rates. A recent article published by Conexpo-Con/Agg quoted Carol Nixon, PhD, research health scientist, NIOSH Spokane Mining Research Division. She said: “Manual labor increases risk of work-related injuries and strain; and pain is the most common reason for receiving an opioid prescription. Opioids are extremely addictive. It can take just five days to become addicted.” “The high rates of substance use disorder and overdose in industries like construction and mining are not an indictment of the workers who take these jobs,” Nixon says. “Rather, this is an urgent call to identify workplace factors that may contribute to these devastating outcomes and how those may be modified to prevent illness, injury and death and promote employee health and well-being.” Be sure to click the red subscribe button above to receive your digital copy.
 Lifting over Manhattan Metropolitan Walters, a steel erector in the Tri-State area, faced a unique challenge when working on a project for the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. The jobsite was located above FDR Drive and was surrounded on all sides by water, roadways, and buildings. Steel and other supplies had to be barged in and lifted by tower crane. Full Brim Face Shield from Studson STUDSON has announced three face shields, the Arc Flash Tint Welding Shield, the Clear Shield, and the Shade 5 Green Tint Shield. No Welding Required for Simpson Strong-Tie’s Yield-Link® Brace Connection Simpson Strong-Tie’s Yield-Link® Brace Connection (YLBC) for structural steel applications is used to dissipate energy through a fuse connection, creating a resilient steel frame that protects beams, columns, and braces during seismic and wind events. JLG Upgrades 40 ft Class Scissor Lift The new ES4046 electric scissor lift from JLG Industries boasts 40 percent more duty cycles than its predecessor R4045. Be sure to click the red subscribe button above to receive your digital copy.
 ALP Industries, Brooksville, Florida, distributes quality industrial lifting products. Referred by: Jack Nix, Shelby Erectors Big Box Erectors LLC, Avon, Indiana, provides expert steel erection services for warehouses nationwide. Cascade Nut & Bolt Inc., Salem, Oregon, is a commercial fastener distributor. Castillo Iron Works Inc., Bronx, New York, specializes in all steel work including fabrication, stairs, steel beams and columns. Engineered Supply, LLC, Bayport, Minnesota, provides expertise in roof anchor points, wall anchor points, rigging sleeves, and davit arms. Greco Steel Products, Inc., Springdale, Pennsylvania, is a fabricating and detailing shop that also includes design and erection capabilities. Henderson Fab, Loganville, Georgia, is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector for new construction and tenant improvements in the manufacturing, warehousing, cold storage, entertainment, and data storage market sectors. Referred by: Duke Perry, Gardner-Watson Studs High Structural Erectors LLC, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, erects a wide variety of steel and precast structures and specializes in precast concrete parking garages and architectural precast building cladding. Infra-Metals, Newtown, Pennsylvania, features products ranging from beams and tubes to sheets, channels and expanded metal, and processing capabilities include everything from cutting and drilling to blasting and painting. Referred by: Jack Nix, Shelby Erectors See the full list of new members and more by clicking the button below. Be sure to click the red subscribe button above to receive your digital copy.
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Projects in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas July 10, 2024 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the winners of its 2024 Projects of the Year. Two companies were recognized for Miscellaneous Metals and three for Structural Steel projects.
Projects that were topped out in 2022 or 2023 were eligible and must have been completed without significant accident or injury. Submissions are reviewed and winners are selected by an independent panel of judges from an engineering firm not affiliated with the association. “Only one of the five winning companies is a prior recipient of this award, and two of them are relatively new members of SEAA,” said Drew Heron, Chairman of the Awards Committee. “Regardless of the size or scope, each of these projects demonstrated the grit and talent it takes to be an ironworker,” he said. Winners receive trophies, feature article coverage in Connector magazine, and the chance to participate in peer panel discussions. Summaries provided below. June 27, 2024 (Winston-Salem, N.C), During the President's Dinner at the Steel Erectors Association of America’s 2024 Convention & Trade Show in Glendale, Arizona, two long-standing Board Members were recognized for their years of dedicated service. David Deem, Founder and President of Deem Structural Services, LLC, received the William Davis Service Award, and Chris Legnon, Vice President of Technology at Cooper Steel, was named SEAA’s Person of the Year.  David Deem - 2024 William Davis Service Award (Left to right) Drew Heron, Chairman of SEAA’s Awards Committee, David Deem, President of Deem Structural Services, R. Pete Gum, SEAA's Executive Director
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Kenilworth, NJ -- Magni America LLC, a subsidiary of Magni Telescopic Handlers SRL, the global leader in rotating and heavy lift telehandlers, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new American headquarters. This event, held on June 18th, showcased a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate customer support for the Magni brand. The grand opening was well attended and featured a keynote address by Riccardo Magni, President and Founder of Magni Telescopic Handlers, who shared insights on the company’s vision and its commitment to exceptional customer service. Guests enjoyed live music, and Italian cuisine and were given a tour of the new headquarters, highlighting its modern features and customer-focused design.  Photo courtesy of Nucor Rebar Fabrication, Inc. via Advanced Construction Robotics website Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR), a leading innovator in construction robotics, announced it has entered into an agreement with Nucor Rebar Fabrication, Inc. (Nucor), North America’s premier fabricator and installer of rebar. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the construction industry, showcasing Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s dedication to safety by integrating modern technologies into its operations.
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