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October 08, 2019 | by: NDA
From demolitionnews.com. Just after lunchtime on Sunday, demolition crews carried out the controlled explosive demolition of the Albret tower which stood in the Beauval district, in Meaux, France.
October 07, 2019 | by: NDA
WASHINGTON - Oct. 7, 2019 - PRLog -- The National Demolition Association (NDA) (https://www.demolitionassociation.com/) launched a new association website. The development of a modern website to enhance communication with members and clearly articulate the NDA brand was a major focus in the association's strategic plan, approved by the Board of Directors in March of 2019
OSHA has updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on preventing trenching and excavation collapses in response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities. Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers’ lives.
From forconstructionpros.com. The construction industry added 7,000 net new jobs in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 156,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%.
October 04, 2019 | by: NDA
From HUD.gov. Today, Secretary Ben Carson, on behalf of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, announced a new website that will serve as a hub of information for the array of audiences that work with the Opportunity Zones initiative. Visit the Opportunity Zones website.
October 03, 2019 | by: NDA
NDA hosted the fourth Regional Member Reception on Thursday, September 26th at PHX Beer Co. Central Phoenix Restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. Regional Member Receptions are a part of a new outreach program organized by NDA to communicate the networking, safety, and education benefits of the association. Thank you to our sponsors Bejac, Brokk and Epiroc.
We welcomed 37 attendees including seven prospective members. During the event, attendees enjoyed a casual evening reception with light hors d'oeuvre and heard from training instructor Tim Barker, AECOM and Zachary Barnett, Area Director, OSHA Phoenix Area Office on compliance assistance and about the many benefits of NDA, including many of our new services and discounts. Member receptions are the perfect way to introduce industry professionals to NDA. NDA is hosting quarterly membership reception in conjunction with our Foundations of Demolition Management Series. Stay tuned for future dates and locations.
From Demolition & Recycling. After a prosperous 2018, the steel industry is facing a sobering reality this year as prices dwindle and the economy slows.
This time last year, all participants in the steel industry in North America were enjoying healthy conditions, strong pricing and stable markets. This price security carried them through the year—a review of 2018’s Fastmarkets AMM ferrous scrap pricing shows the publication’s Midwest index price for prime grades never fell below $369 or rose above $403 per ton for the entire calendar year.
ALACHUA, Fla., Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spearheaded by NCCER and Build Your Future (BYF), the seventh annual Careers in Construction Month is in full swing this October. Forty states, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. have filed proclamation requests, making 2019 the highest participation ever for this nationwide observance. The celebration was launched to increase public awareness, inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals and make an impact on the perceptions of a career in construction.