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E-newsletter november 2020

2/16/2021

 
November Connector Newsletter
Connector | November 2020
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Save the Date for SEAA’s 48th Annual Trade Show and Convention
SEAA will hold its 48th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Fla., April 28-30, 2021. Convention will kick off with the popular Welcome Reception & Trade Show. SEAA’s Trade Show offers erector and fabricator companies a chance to see the latest products, services and innovations they need for safer, more productive work sites. Exhibitors are encouraged to reserve booths early as space is limited. More
Find out how SEAA can help you implement Ironworker Craft Training
Join SEAA in Tampa, Fla., on January 21 for a Meet and Greet reception following the Board of Directors meeting. The reception provides members and non-members an opportunity to get to know other steel erection contractors in the area and learn more about how SEAA supports its members through advocacy, best practices, and shared resources. At the event, you can find out how the association can help you implement ironworker craft training through the SEAA/NCCER Craft Training Program. RSVP for the reception online.
SEAA Featured in Business View Magazine
Geoff Kress, President of SEAA, and Tom Underhill, SEAA’s Executive Director were interviewed for Business View Magazine’s October issue. The feature highlights the association’s accomplishments and plans for the future. Business View Magazine is a national publication distributed to more than 840,000 business executives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.

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2021 Media Kit Now Available
The only U.S magazine for owners and managers of steel erection contractors

  • 5,000 qualified and targeted readers including all members of SEAA
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  • Primary industries: steel erection, steel fabrication, construction design and general contractors

Contact Chris Harrison via email at ConnectorSales@SEAA.net or by phone at 660-287-7660.
January Board of Directors Meeting
January 21
Tampa, Fla.
NASCC Steel Conference
April 14-16
Louisville, Ky.
SEAA Convention & Trade Show
April 28-30
Orlando, Fla.
Industry Reports
NCCER Announces New Find A Center Search Feature
NCCER’s new Find a Center training map lets craft trainees and entry-level workers search over 3,300 locations open to the public. Users can filter by location and specific crafts, such as welding, pipefitting or carpentry, to find training in their area. More
New Study, Planning Tool Identifies Risk Mitigation for Coronavirus in Construction
Reduce Spread of Coronavirus in Construction with While the world continues to wait for a vaccine for COVID-19, employers will need to remain up to date and vigilant on safety protocols on the jobsite, especially as we head into the winter months.

A study, published on October 29, 2020, by the University of Texas at Austin, found a connection between construction sites that did not have COVID-19 restrictions in place, and higher hospitalization rates in surrounding areas. The study, based on residents in the Austin-Round Rock metro area, discovered that the risk of coronavirus hospitalization in the construction industry is five times more than other occupations. More
Coronavirus News, Enforcement Guidance, and Resources
News Briefs

Industrial Safety Hygiene News: Workplace preparedness: Planning for the unexpected

JP Cullen:5 Ways to use Drone Images to Enhance Communication About your Project

ForConstructionPros: Working in the Sky: Fall Protection Updates from STAFDA 2020

Littler: Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders

Construction Business Owner: A Guide to Managing the Risks of Working at Height
In this Issue of Fall 2020 Connector:
Cover Story: Careful Sequencing

Management: Profiles in Excellence

In the Field: Unraveling the Mystery of Heat Treatment

Advertising Deadline
Spring Issue: Feb 19
Member Updates
Member Spotlight: Gardner-Watson Decking & Gardner-Watson Studs
This month’s SEAA Member Spotlight is Gardner-Watson Decking and sister company Gardner-Watson Studs. The two companies are currently working on a 3.8 million square foot Amazon facility located in Wilmington, Del. Previously, GW Deck has completed work at the new Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL and at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios. More
Ejected from Bucket Truck Training Video
Tech Safety Lines, Carrollton, Texas, has released training videos to help organizations navigate new ANSI A92 standards for MEWPs. View this video to see how a worker can self-rescue after being ejected while working from height.
Williams Cranes Helps Transform I-66
Williams Construction Services, Manassas, Va., provided 13 cranes to erect girders on eight bridges as part of Virginia’s DOT and I-66 Express Mobility Partner’s “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway” project. The project seeks to add express lanes to a 22.5-mile stretch of I-66 from I-495 in Falls Church to Route 29 in Gainesville. More
Cooper Steel Celebrates 60 Years
Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif., has made a donation to the American Red Cross to assist in relief response and recovery efforts. Since August 15, 2020, more than a million acres of land has burned leaving approximately 100,000 people displaced. More.
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E NEwsletter January 2021

2/16/2021

 
January Connector Newsletter
Connector | January 2021
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SEAA Remembers Dave Schulz
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David Alan Schulz was born October 9, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. He died December 19, 2020 at his home in Sanford, North Carolina. He was 66.

Known by his friends as Dave, he was a hardworking ironworker who started his career in construction in 1973 erecting grain dryers and boilers. Described as a funny, kind, and generous fireball of a personality, Dave was certainly rough around the edges. But that exterior belied a heart of gold. More.
SEAA Reschedules Convention for October 2021
The SEAA Board of Directors announces that its 48th Convention and Trade Show, previously scheduled for April 2021 in Orlando, Fla., will now take place Oct. 12-14, 2021.

The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal, in Orlando, Fla. Registration opens February 15. More.
Board of Directors Pursues New Association Leadership
The SEAA Board of Directors announces that Tom Underhill, Executive Director, retired as of December 31, 2020. He served in that role from 2011 to 2020. Under his direction, a number of critical new programs were implemented. “Hiring a new Executive Director is the first priority of the Board of Directors,” said David Deem, Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee. More.
SEAA Releases New Craft Training Video
A new Craft Training Video is now available through the Members Only Portal on the SEAA website. The Ironworking Module Three, 30103 Tools and Equipment of the Trade, is a short video that supports the SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Level 1 curriculum and has been designed to complement your existing training materials. For log in assistance, please contact the SEAA office admin@seaa.net
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Upcoming Events
NASCC Steel Conference
April 12-16, 2021
Virtual Conference
Spring Board of Directors Meeting
April 22, 2021
Key Largo, Fla.
SEAA Convention & Trade Show
October 12-14, 2021
Orlando, Fla.
Industry Reports
NASCC To Go Virtual for Second Straight Year
AISC will hold 2021 NASCC: The Steel Conference 2021 conference online April 12-16. While it is disappointing to miss out on in-person networking two years in a row, the good news is that last year’s online version went well. The 50-plus online sessions were packed, some of them bringing in more than 1,500 attendees. Registration will open February 8, and session information will be posted in early February. More.
SBA and U.S. Treasury Announce Final Guidance on PPP Loan
The second round of the Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loans opened on January 11, 2021. The U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Treasury released the final guidance for first time applications, and stronger stipulations for second time borrowers. More.
Training and Workforce Development Benchmarks
A skilled construction workforce is essential to safe, productive, and sustainable project execution. Until recently, however, the industry lacked a qualitative metric to fairly, consistently, and objectively represent a contractor’s commitment to workforce development and training.

Read more about an assessment tool and process that enables owners to evaluate contractor craft training programs. More.
Coronavirus News, Enforcement Guidance, and Resources
News Briefs

Heavy Equipment Guide: Does a hard hat have an expiration date?

AISC: 14 Reasons to Use Structural Steel For Bridges

American Society of Safety Professionals: Managing Safety on Multiemployer Work Sites

Construction Business Owner: What's in Biden's $1.9T Stimulus Plan for Construction
In this Issue of Winter 2020 Connector:
Cover Story: Training and Workforce Development Benchmarks

Management: Post Accident Response

In the Field: Safety Reminders for Erectors

Advertising Deadline
Spring 2021 Issue: Feb 19
Member Updates
March 1 is Deadline for Safety, Training, and Project of the Year Nominations
Available only to members, SEAA’s awards programs provide member companies with national, industry recognition. Online submission forms make the process easy. Winners will be recognized at the 48th Convention & Trade Show, October 12-14, 2021 in Orlando, Fla. More
Member Spotlight: Trivent Safety
Trivent Safety, Westminster, Colo., is a nationwide OSHA safety, training and compliance consulting team. As a full-service OSHA consulting group, Trivent Safety Consulting helps companies develop, implement, and maintain safety and health programs that exceed OSHA requirements. Bryan McClure, one of the owners of Trivent, was elected to the SEAA Board of Directors in 2017. More.

Interested in being featured? Contact brytanny@seaa.net.
Kinsley Construction Receives Recognition from ABC
Kinsley Construction Inc., York, Pa., has received an Excellence in Construction award from the Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), for their work on OSS West York Orthopedic Clinic and Urgent Care Facility. Kinsley also received four Merit Awards for projects completed between January 2019 to December 2019.

ABC’s Excellence in Construction Awards program recognizes the outstanding work on projects built by ABC Keystone members. More.
Dave Steel Elects New President
Tim Heffner
Dave Steel Company, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, has elected Tim Heffner as President and Chief Operating Officer. Heffner is the fifth president in the company’s 92-year history, and the first of which that is not a member of the Dave family.

Heffner previously served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Dave Steel Company for 27 years, and has assisted in growing the company from a regional fabrication company to serving projects throughout the nation. More.
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SEAA Reschedules Convention for October 2021

1/19/2021

 
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The SEAA Board of Directors announces that its 48th Convention and Trade Show, previously scheduled for April 2021 in Orlando, Fla., will now take place Oct. 12-14, 2021. The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal, in Orlando, Fla.

“In order to accommodate evolving recommendations for in-person gatherings related to the
coronavirus pandemic, the Convention Committee has set the new dates with high hopes that the
environment will be back on track by the third quarter,” said Carrie Gulajan, Convention Committee
Chairperson. “We made this decision based on travel industry projections and watching what other
trade organizations are doing. We feel strongly that the biggest value to be gained is from in-person
networking,” she said.

Details of the agenda are being finalized, but the tentative program is as follows:

Tuesday, Oct. 12: Education and Training Fundraiser Golf Tournament

Wednesday, Oct. 13: Exhibitor Setup, Project of the Year Award Winners Panel Discussion, Welcome Reception

Thursday, Oct. 14: Trade Show and Indoor and Outdoor Exhibitor Demos, Education Sessions, Closing Night Awards and Reception

Hotel, meeting, and trade show registration links will open by February 15.

E newsletter July 2020

7/22/2020

 
July Connector Newsletter
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SEAA Names Person of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Recipients
David Deem, President of Deem Structural Services, Longview, Texas, and Bob Beckner, retired Senior VP of Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc., Dallas, Texas were recently honored by the Steel Erectors Association of America. More.
David Deem (Left) President of Deem Structural Services receives Person of the Year
SEAA Adds Job Board for Employers and Job Seekers
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces a new Job Board, available to members and non-members.

Job Board postings are free for SEAA members and open to non-members for a fee. Listings can also be upgraded to Featured Listings. Users can choose from 30, 60. or 90-day listings, and subscribe to receive alerts about new listings. More .
  Training Grant Awarded to the Ironworker Skills Institute  
The Steel Erectors Association of America announces that the Ironworker Skills Institute, Pell City, Ala., which educates future generations of ironworkers, will receive this year’s SEAA Craft Training Grant.

“With this grant, we can provide students with their own course materials, which can be a resource to them in the future,” said Patty Daigle, ISI director. “It will also allow us to incorporate new technology into our training program, which is growing and changing as we learn the needs of the high schools we work with.”   More.
Coronavirus News, Enforcement Guidance, and Resources
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Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
September, 14-18
Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Oct. 8, 1-6 pm
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Industry Reports
U.S. economic picture is not without some bright spots
Despite a major push for broad infrastructure funding in the U.S. House of Representatives, recent disruptions to the U.S. economy will extend the current recession possibly into 2021. Fallout from COVID-19, financial and equity market volatility, Federal Reserve emergency policies, and lower oil prices are contributing to the uncertainty.   More .
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Preventing the spread of the Coronavirus on the Jobsite 
Two recent reports assess the occupational risks of the Coronavirus in construction as compared to other industries. Though outdoor work offers natural advantages in preventing the spread, precautions still should be taken. Construction projects must develop and implement Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans.  More . 
News Briefs

Occupational Health & Safety: Dangers of Dropped Objects

Inc.com: The PPP Is Now Extended Through August 8

ForConstructionPros: 5 Strategies for Hiring During a Pandemic

ConstructionDive: Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs
In this Issue of Summer 2020 Connector :
Cover Story : Ingenuity, Planning, and Quality Workmanship

Management : Contracts and HR Management in a Post COVID-19 World

In the Field: Tech Tools for the Trade

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Fall Issue-Aug. 14
Winter Issue- Nov. 16
Member Updates
GW Deck Opens Studs Installation Company
Gardner-Watson Decking Inc., Oldsmar, Fla., announces the opening of its sister company, Gardner- Watson Studs, LLC. Launched in November 2019, Gardner-Watson Studs offers all-inclusive pricing for studs and installation.

“The two companies complement each other, enabling us to provide turnkey services for customers,” said Duke Perry, Vice President of Sales and Operations. More.
Trivent Safety Consulting Earns U.S. DOL Approval of Ironworker Apprenticeship Program
Trivent Safety Consulting, Westminster, Colo., previously approved by the Steel Erectors Association of America as a SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Unit and Assessment Site, now also has a registered ironworker apprenticeship program.

The company utilized the SEAA Ironworker Apprenticeship program template, which meets the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration guidelines for apprenticeship standards. More .
Safety Excellence and Craft Training Winners Receive Awards
SEAA Member Companies who were honored with Safety Excellence and Craft Training Awards this spring have begun receiving their recognition plaques, delivered in person by SEAA Board Members. See photo gallery ,
Job site Utilizes Magni to Lift 11,000 lb. Steel Girders  
Last month, two Magni Rotating Telehandlers were used to assist in the construction of a Nucor pre-engineered steel structure. The two telehandlers were able to safely lift 11,000 lb. steel girders which proved to be a more cost-effective solution than using a crane to complete the project. Magni’s Rotating Telehandlers have a maximum lifting capacity of 17,600 lbs. and a maximum lifting height of 81 ft.   More.
AISC Provides Remote Assessments  
AISC has suspended all in-person site audits and has started to provide remote assessments through Zoom as of May 4th. AISC will contact companies directly to schedule a remote assessment if an audit was previously scheduled between March 17th to May 1st. An extension certificate will be given to those who have certificates that will expire before a remote assessment can be scheduled. More . 
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may 2020 e-newsletter

5/26/2020

 
May Connector Newsletter
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Erectors Showcase Award-Winning Steel Construction Projects
Six steel erection companies have been named as recipients in the annual Project of the Year awards by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA). Chosen by an independent panel of judges, the projects were topped out in either 2018 or 2019. More .
Member Companies Receive Safety Excellence and Craft Training Awards
SEAA announces the recipients of the 2020 Safety Excellence Award and Craft Training Recognition Award.

​“SEAA members represent all sizes of structural steel erectors, many of them with exemplary training and safety practices,” said Bryan McClure, Chairman of SEAA’s Safety and Education Committee. "We are pleased to establish this recognition of companies that are doing the hard work of preparing and protecting their employees” he said.   More .
New Officers, Members Elected to SEAA Board of Directors
Geoff Kress
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces new officers and board members.

Geoff Kress, Vice President of Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc., Oldsmar, Fla., was elected President. Kress has been a member of SEAA since 2007 and served as Treasurer for eight years. More .
SEAA Releases Short Training Videos for Members
Four new Craft Training Videos are now available through the Members Only Portal on the SEAA website. These short videos support the SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Level 1 curriculum and have been designed to complement your existing training materials. More .
Coronavirus News, Enforcement Guidance, and Resources
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Board of Directors Meeting
Summer Meeting
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Safe & Sound Week
August 20-26, 2020
Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament
October 9, 2020
Raleigh, N.C.
Industry Reports
Steel Industry Wants Infrastructure Investment in Next Stimulus
Five steel industry groups are pushing Congress to include significant infrastructure investment in the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The goal is to provide a clear path toward our nation’s recovery. More . 
7th Fall Prevention Stand-down Postponed to the Summer
OSHA has postponed the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be rescheduled this summer, but OSHA urges vigilance on the jobsite. More .
SJI Releases New Version of Joist Girder Moment Connections  
The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has released Version 2.0 of its Joist Girder Moment Connections. The new downloadable version includes updates to the AISC’s 2016 specifications for most spreadsheets. In the new version, SJI also revised reference manuals to make them easier to follow. More.
News Briefs

Construction Business Owner: 4 Steps to Adapt your Marketing Strategy in a Fluctuating Economy

Construction Equipment: Tips to Manage COVID-19 On Site

IPAF Report: Insights into Work Platform Accidents

Dodge Data & Analytics Study: Contractors Concerns about Longer-Term Impacts of COVID-19

Survey: Industry Anxiety Levels Fall, But Concern for Business Stability Still is High
In this Issue of Spring 2020 Connector :
Management : Building Blocks of Calibration Systems. Read

In the Field: Steel Work Offers Major Role for Mini Cranes. Read

Special Focus: 2020 Convention Preview. Read

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Summer Issue- May 15
Fall Issue-Aug. 14
Member Updates
Peterson Beckner Makes Leadership Changes
Peterson Beckner Industries (PBI) has promoted Lance Beckner to president, Craig Peterson to senior vice president of sales & estimating, and Austin Beckner to senior vice president of project management & operations. Larry Peterson announced his retirement in January after serving as president since 2005, and board member and shareholder since 1993. More .
Kinsley Receives ABC Baltimore Excellence Awards
The Greater Baltimore Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) recognized Kinsley Construction, Inc. with an excellence award for Gerstell Academy Alumni House, and a merit award for Courtyard by Marriott at McHenry Row. The Excellence Award is a top honor given to the highest scoring project in each category, while the Merit Award is a second-place honor given to all other projects within each category that scored 80 or more points. More .
Williams Steel Erection Featured by Link-Belt
Williams Steel Erection Co., Inc. was recently highlighted on Link-Belt.com for their work on the new Atlantic Union Bank Center at James Madison University Convocation Center in Harrisonburg, Va. The feature showcases Williams Construction Services’ new Link-Belt HTC-86100 hydraulic truck crane alongside their Link-Belt Model LS-248H II lattice-boom crawler crane and Model HC-248H lattice-boom truck crane. More .
NCCER Elects 2020 Board of Trustees  
NCCER elected Michael Bennett, vice president of The Cianbro Companies, as its 2020 board of trustees’ chairman. Stephen Toups, president of Turner Industries Group, LLC, is the 2020 vice chairman. The board executive committee includes Scott Marshall, group director – people operations – MPIS of Worley, as secretary, and Monique Ford, CPA, as treasurer. More .  
SEAA Board Member Joins ENR Panel Discussion  
SEAA board member Jack Nix, vice president of operations for Shelby Erectors, Inc., will be a speaker for an upcoming Engineering News Report live webinar on robotics in construction. The webinar, “The Robots are Coming: Get Ready to Add Them to the Crew,” is scheduled for May 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST. Nix was chosen because of Shelby’s experience with TyBot, a robotic rebar-tying machine. More .  
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e newsletter march 2020

3/25/2020

 
March Connector Newsletter
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SEAA to cancel National Convention & Trade Show April 1-3 
In light of ongoing developments surrounding COVID-19, its impact on public health, and subsequent restrictions on corporate travel, the Board of Directors of the Steel Erectors Association of America has decided to cancel its convention and trade show, previously scheduled for April 1-3 in Charleston, S.C. 

SEAA will announce the winners of its Project of the Year competition and Safety & Training Awards in April, but is planning an in-person presentation of these awards for a future date. In addition, the association is considering delivering some of the education sessions planned for the convention in alternative ways. Look for more information in the coming weeks.  More .
Arizona, Pennsylvania Erectors Complete SEAA/NCCER Training
Two companies have joined the network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. They are S&H Steel, Gilbert, Ariz., and L&L Construction Inc., Quakertown, Pa. SEAA is an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor, which affords member companies access to nationally recognized credentials, with the benefit of reduced administrative costs.  More .
Hilti to Sponsor SEAA's June Board of Directors Meeting  
Hilti will host the SEAA Board of Directors for its quarterly board meeting in Plano, Texas on June 25, 2020. Prior to the meeting, Hilti will host area erectors at a Meet & Greet reception, for a chance to learn more about SEAA’s Ironworker Craft Training program. Open to members and non-members, the Meet & Greet will take place on June 24 at the Westin Las Colinas Convention Center from 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm. More .

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June 25, 2020
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August 20-26, 2020
Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament
October 9, 2020
Raleigh, N.C.
Industry Reports
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Construction: Liability, Recordability, and Financial Implications 
Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the world is facing a remarkable health crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has now been detected in most countries worldwide, creating personal, practical, and legal implications for those in the construction industry. More . 
ANSI Standards have been pushed back to June 1 
New ANSI A92 standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, which were supposed to go into effect on March 1, have been pushed back. The new effective date is June 1. The delay is due to appeals submitted to Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA), which is the Secretariat for ANSI A92.  More .
ConExpo Provides International Exposure for SEAA 
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) attended its first ConExpo-Con/Agg show last week in Las Vegas, Nev. Despite the decision by show organizer Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to close the show a day early due to uncertainty over COVID-19, registration for the event totaled more than 130,000.  More .
News Briefs

Industry Week: US Apprenticeship Programs Get $100 Million Boost

ForConstructionPros: CPWR Tools for Responding to Opioid Impact on Construction Workers

Build your Future: 4 Reasons Schools Should Prioritize Career & Technical Education

ISHN: Asking questions leads to improved worker performance

Construction Business Owner: 6 Imperatives for Safer Equipment Maintenance & Operations
In this Issue of Spring 2020 Connector :
Management : Building Blocks of Calibration Systems. Read

In the Field: Steel Work Offers Major Role for Mini Cranes. Read

Special Focus: 2020 Convention Preview. Read

Spring Issue Advertising Deadline- May 15
Member Updates
Banker Steel Acquires Derr & Isbell Construction  
Banker Steel Company, Lynchburg, Va., has acquired Derr & Isbell Construction, based out of Atlanta, Ga. Some of Derr & Isbell’s most prominent work includes AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., the new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. More . 
JP Cullen helps build New Hamel Music Center 
JP Cullen, Janesville, Wis., has helped complete the University of Madison Wisconsin's new Hamel Music Center. The 76,000 sq. ft. building is made up of three music halls, the Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall, Collins Recital Hall, and the Sing Man & Florence Lee Annette Kauffman Rehearsal Hall. More .  
Crossland Construction Lands ENR’s 2019 Top 100  
Crossland Construction, Columbus, Kan., ranked No. 17 on Engineering News Record’s ( ENR ) Texas and Louisiana 2019 Top 100 Contractors List. The list ranks general contractors based on construction contracting-specific revenue. The Texas and Louisiana territory also includes Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. More . 
Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Fire Relief Efforts in Australia 
Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif., has donated $20,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist relief efforts in Australia. Numerous bushfires have ravaged millions of acres throughout the country. More than 2,500 homes have been destroyed and an estimated billion animals have died in the fires. More .  
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E Newsletter January 2020

3/25/2020

 
January Connector Newsletter
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SEAA Joins ConExpo-Con/Agg Supporting Organizations 
The Steel Erectors Association of America joins other leading industry associations in supporting 2020 ConExpo-Con/Agg, to be held March 10-14 in Las Vegas, Nev. Visit us at booth GL31201.

“Special focuses on Workforce Solutions, Tech Experience, and Safety make this more than just an equipment show. It aligns closely with SEAA’s own initiatives for steel erection contractors,” said Tom Underhill, Executive Director of SEAA. More . 
SEAA Sponsored NCCER Construction Pathways Convention
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) sponsored the Construction Careers Pathways Conference, an NCCER initiative that took place in December at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The conference aims to provide successful career paths to America’s youth through construction industry and education partnerships. 

This year’s conference covered a range of topics, including programs for every stage of learning, recruitment strategies, and becoming an industry of choice. One popular panel discussion featured Young Craft Professionals who shared why they chose construction. Prior to the conference, NCCER released several  Best Practice Profiles . More.
SEAA Announces New Member Awards Program
Training and Safety go hand in hand. The SEAA Safety and Education Committee has developed two new awards to recognize SEAA Erector Member Companies who excel in these areas. The Inaugural Safety Excellence Award and Craft Training Recognition Award winners will be announced at SEAA's 48th Annual Convention. 

The new SEAA Safety Excellence Award acknowledges SEAA members who go above and beyond in the effort to provide Ironworkers a safe place to work, while the Craft Training Recognition Award is for companies that are playing a critical role in the development of skilled ironworkers.  

Download applications or submit online. Submissions due by February 14, 2020. More . 
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Industry Reports
What to Expect from OSHA in 2020 
During 2019, OSHA conducted 33,401 inspections—more inspections than the previous three years, and employers should expect that trend to continue. In order for employers to be prepared for what is ahead, it is good practice to be familiar with the Agency’s   Fall 2019 Regulatory Agenda.

Among the standards applicable to steel erectors are lockout/tagout and welding and cutting standards. Additionally, in May, OSHA plans to amend parts of the cranes and derricks in construction standard. More .
Recent Safety Notices
Several product and OSHA enforcement safety notices relevant to steel erection contractors were announced recently. Topics were related to fall protection, rigging hardware and crane operator certification. More .  
Online Crane Operator Certification Directory Launched  
NCCCO Foundation has released a new web-based tool to help employers navigate OSHA’s rules on crane operator qualifications.  Who’s Accredited? Directory ,  is designed to take the guesswork out of determining whether or not a certification organization’s programs are accredited.  

It provides a direct link to the accredited certification maintained by the two bodies that OSHA recognizes- ANSI and NCCA.  More .
News Briefs

EHS Today: You Can't Put a Price on Safety, but do It Anyway

Construction Equipment: Top 5 Construction Careers for 2020

For Construction Pros: Equipment Rental Industry Trends of 2019 and 2020

Safety + Health: BLS: On-the-job deaths at highest level since 2007 

Industry Today: Estimating ROI for Safety Improvements   
In this Issue of Winter 2019 Connector:
Management : The Herd Safety Phenomenon. Read

In the Field: Safety Flashbacks. Read

Special Focus: Annual Membership Directory. Read

Spring Issue Advertising Deadline- Feb. 15
Member Updates
SteelFab, Inc. Updates Apprentice Program to SteelFab University
SteelFab, Inc., Charlotte, N.C., has changed the name of its SteelFab Apprentice Program to SteelFab University. The program provides hands-on training to high school students and includes transportation to and from work for participants of the program. SteelFab University offers high school students paid apprenticeships in many areas including paint application, machine operation, welding, fitting, and maintenance, as reported in Modern Steel Construction . More . 
Simpson Strong-Tie Honored at STAFDA for Innovation in Fasteners 
Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif., has been recognized by Worldwide Fastener Sources for its innovation in fasteners and fastening systems products, and is one of only nine companies being honored in this inaugural event.  More .
Lincoln Electric’s Welding Gun Line  
Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Ohio., has announced a new line of welding guns, The Magnum® PRO Curve™ HDE™ MIG welding guns are an ideal option for heavy fabrication and general fabrication. More .
Trimble, Hilti and Boston Dynamics New Partnership   
Trimble, Hilti and Boston Dynamics have announced a collaboration to explore the development of autonomous robots in construction production and quality control. Automation of routine and tedious tasks reduces workload and improves safety. The project integrates GNSS technology and reality capture devices with Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot platform. More .
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SEAA Participates in Skilled Trades Coalition
SEAA, which is a member of the Skilled Trades Coalition, recently attended the second formal meeting of the newly established group. The organization’s members include the American Welding Society, American Institute of Steel Construction, and more than a dozen others.

“The group consists of manufacturing, fabrication, and construction associations, which have come together to tackle similar challenges in recruiting qualified workers to their respective specialties,” said Tom Underhill, SEAA Executive Director, who attended the meeting held at AISC headquarters in Chicago. More.
SEAA Makes Craft Training and Testing Available to College Students
SEAA is expanding its relationship with technical and community colleges in order to bring NCCER accredited testing for craft professions, including the SEAA/NCCER ironworker program, to students in local communities.

The partnership allows colleges to become members of SEAA, giving them access to the SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training program, and other NCCER craft curriculum and assessments. More.
Solve Workforce Challenges and Play Golf
Join SEAA in Raleigh, N.C. on October 17 to find out how the association can help you implement ironworker craft training. There is no cost to attend the Meet & Greet, from 6-8pm at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Crabtree/Raleigh. At the event, you can find out how SEAA member companies are solving their workforce development needs with SEAA/NCCER Craft Training. More .
New Team Member Joins SEAA Staff
Bryttany Freeman is the new Administrative Assistant and Social Media Coordinator for the Steel Erectors Association of America. As SEAA is expanding, Freeman is assisting Kathy Epperson in everyday operations as well as managing social media accounts for the association. More .
Submit your Project of the Year Nominations
The Steel Erectors Association of America is conducting its 16th annual Project of the Year national competition. Besides free publicity and peer and industry recognition, one previous recipient of the award says it gives employees and ironworkers a sense of pride in the company.

“At the worker level, there can be sameness to the work—same welds, same connections, same steel, project after project. This is proof that we are better than the other guys. Having done the job well, safely and on schedule to a level that garnered national recognition—gives our workers a sense of pride and makes them partners in our efforts to maintain quality,” said Kurt Hettinger of S.L. Shaw Company Inc., Bakersfield, Calif. More .
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Industry Reports
ASCE Explores Structural Steel Failures
A new book prepared by the Education Committee of the Forensic Engineering Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers explores failures in steel structures between 1970 and 2013. Failure Case Studies: Steel Structures provides a summary and review of eight case studies. The case studies are designed to promote failure literacy and to reduce risk to the public. This book serves as a reminder that learning from past failures can avoid similar failures in the future and lead to improved engineering practices.
Harness Safety and Fall Protection
Fall Protection-General Requirements has made OSHA’s “Top 10” citations list for eight years running. The body harness is the most critical piece of PPE that will most likely save an ironworker's life. It is also the heaviest, most uncomfortable piece of safety equipment ironworker deals with on a day to day basis.

Selection and inspection of harnesses, plus proper understanding of tie-off procedures and types of connection points have been the focus of several articles in the news recently. These resources serve as a good reminder of best practices to prevent falls and what to do after a fall. More .
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Understanding new Load Sensing Requirements for Work Platforms
The American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) updated A92.20/22/24 standards go into effect this December. Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) will now become known exclusively as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, or MEWPs. MEWPs will be classified as Groups A and B and Types 1, 2, or 3. Type is determined by how MEWPs are driven to, from, and around job sites.

Perhaps one of the most significant changes to design standards that will affect operation is load- sensing technology. Overload or load sensing systems must be included in the new MEWP design. Load sensing assesses the weight of operators and equipment in the work platform, and will only allow the machine to operate if the total load stays within the MEWP’s rated capacity. The machine will disable functionality if it exceeds it. More .
BigRentz Trade School Scholarship Program 2019
During a study conducted in early 2019 by BigRentz is was shown that only 11% of young Americans believed they could get a high-paying job from attending a trade school. To combat this inaccurate view of trade schools BigRentz has launched a trade school scholarship program in order to support students who are looking to pursue a career in a skilled profession. Learn more about the scholarship program and how to apply here .
News Briefs

For Construction Pros: Recession Likely After 2020 Election

Equipment World: When looking for veterans to hire, start with Guard and Reserve units

BYF: Construction Careers Lead to Financial Stability

Modern Steel Construction: Rainier Square Tower Tops Out in Only 10 Months

NCCE R: Three Ways to Make an Impact in Workforce Development
In this Issue of Fall 2019 Connector:
Management : No Safety Silos. Read


In the Field: Body Harnesses- Quality, Comfort are Key. Read


Special Focus: Training Directory. Read
Member Updates
Ironworker Skills Institute now a Non-profit Educational Facility
Garrison Steel, Pell City, Ala., has transitioned its SEAA/NCCER ironworker training program to a 501c3, a not-for-profit educational facility that is now the Ironworker Skills Institute. Garrison Steel partnered with a local community college to offer co-op education for high school students. Recent changes have allowed the Ironworker Skills Institute to transition to a trades program with local high schools and home school associations. Ironworker Skills Institute is able to offer this program at no cost to high school students due to grants and financial contributions from vendors and donors.

The program is designed to guide the current workforce and the next generation of ironworkers and welders towards qualification and employment. “The program is producing young people who are on fire for being in the trades,” said John Garrison, CEO, who reports they have placed at least half of the students into jobs with his company as well as with his competitors. However, Garrison reminds would-be students: “Success doesn’t come without commitment of purpose and hard work.” More.
Banker Steel Awarded Contract for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Banker Steel, Lynchburg, Va., will fabricate and erect 9,000 tons of structural steel for Turner Construction for a 17-story addition to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The building will be comprised of 565,000 square feet of office space, along with a fitness center, auditorium, and other amenities. More.
Ashley Sling Releases new Tuff-Ash Sling Armor Sleeve
Ashley Sling, Atlanta, Ga., announces the Tuff-Ash Sling Armor Sleeve. The strong, durable sleeves enable end users to take advantage of the benefits that textile slings can provide while ensuring significant improvements in safety.

The sleeve is resistant to cutting, while also being flexible. It offers excellent resistance to sharp edges and outstanding abrasion resistance. The Sling Armor sleeve also offers identification and wear indicators. More .
Simpson Strong-Tie Hosts Fellowship for Scholarship Recipients
Simpson Strong-Tie hosted 32 scholarship program award recipients from universities across the country as part of its new fellowship program. The Simpson Strong-Tie Fellowship provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals, meet with Simpson Strong-Tie executives and fellow scholarship awardees. Since 1998 more than 850 scholarships have been awarded to nearly 100 participating universities. More.
The Crosby Group Names New CEO
The Crosby Group, Tulsa, Okla., has named Robert Desel CEO. He has served as Chief Commercial Officer since 2017, leading sales, marketing, and company strategies. Desel gained channel management and product support experience in his previous role as founding partner and CEO of Carlisle & Co. More.
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