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Steel Erectors Association of America
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The Steel Erectors Association of America announces that
Save $25 per player for the Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament if you sign up by July 30. Funds raised support the development of new steel erection training programs sponsored by the SEAA Safety and Education Committee. 
Close to 50 people attended the Meet & Greet Reception following the July Board of Directors meeting in Orlando, Fla., held July 19 at the Grand Bohemian Erectors, fabricators, reinforcing ironworkers, and suppliers from the area were present.
Tim Eldridge delivered an overview of SEAA's Craft Training & Apprenticeship programs, and special guest, Steve Greene, vice president of NCCER, shared the latest statistics on attrition rates for qualified workers in construction. The reception was sponsored by 
RK Mechanical 
Bass Mechanical Inc. recently topped out W
JPW Companies is working on the Rochester, N.Y. International Airport expansion project. A recent news report 
Hougen Manufacturing Inc. announces RotaGel Cutting Lube, an industrial lubricant that protects cutting tools in hard, high torque machining applications. F
JLG Industries has launched a BIM compatible product library to help contractors and architects anticipate jobsite challenges, and to assist rental companies with identifying the right equipment and transportation needs for the job. 
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Make plans to attend the annual SEAA Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament, Oct. 19, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Raleigh, N.C.
Peterson Beckner Industries (PBI) has been named the winner of a National Safety Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Based in Houston, PBI received the award March 21 during the 28th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards at ABC Convention 2018 in Long Beach, Calif. PBI won in the Specialty Trade Contractors category.
There were a total of 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2016, a 7-percent increase from the 4,836 fatal injuries reported in 2015. This is the third consecutive increase in annual workplace fatalities and the first time more than 5,000 fatalities have been recorded by the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) since 2008.
Adaptive Construction Solutions completed its first East Coast ironworker class at Buckner Companies, Graham, N.C. A joint effort of several SEAA members, Buckner provided the classroom and training tower, as well as an instructor. Schulz Iron Works, Raleigh, N.C., also provided an instructor.
The next generation - Gen Z - is beginning to consider employment opportunities. Born between 1995 and 2014, these young people are profoundly different from Millennials in several ways that may be very good for the construction industry, says Megan Wild, a guest blogger for NCCER. She says they are practical and open to employment training. "They are very interested in steady employment and very willing to forego a college education if they can find training and education for a job that doesn't include it," says Wild. 
In 1998 OSHA updated its respiratory standard (29CFR1910.134), this replaced the outdated 1971 standard. We're closing out 2017 and we still find confusion on the topic of respirators.
Garrison Steel Holds Beam Signing
Standardized training doesn't mean that steel erectors are limited to a cookie-cutter program. Each of the SEAA member companies participating in the SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training and Apprenticeship is taking a different approach, molding the program to their individual needs. An article by Tracy Bennett, published in Spring 2017 Connector, profiles success stories.
Due to the growing presence of 3D digital models in all disciplines of the construction industry, Steel Erection Bid Wizard and Design Data's SDS/2 have teamed up to extract primary steel information from the 3D model. 
Connector, published quarterly, targets 4500 executives, project managers, engineers, and operations personnel.
Contractors across the country will participate in the fourth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 8-12, 2017. At least 7% of falls are from work on girders or structural steel, according to an infographic produced by The Center for Construction Research and Training. 
A new offsetable jib for the 45-ton AC45-127S crane provides the operator the ability to accomplish more on the jobsite. Introduced by Altec Cranes at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March, the jib package helps operators position the crane closer to the side of a structure when other obstacles prevent alternative set-up sites. The 
The new RT 6.45 SH rotating telehandler from Magni, and available through Paramount Equipment, can lift up to 13,200 pounds and reach 14 stories with 5,500 pounds. The unique rotating telehandler works like a crane or aerial work platform. According to Gary Weisman, VP Sales and Operations for Magni's authorized USA distributor, this is the world's highest reaching rotating telehandler. 
Connector, published quarterly, targets 4500 executives, project managers, engineers, and operations personnel.
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