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August 2016 Newsletter – Big changes may be needed to meet new OSHA silica rules

FDR Safety

Many employers may not yet fully appreciate the impact of the new OSHA silica standards, but it is important they do because most will have to make significant changes to their operations to comply. A little later in this article, we’ll outline six key steps that employers must take to meet the standards, but first a little background.

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June 2016 newsletter

FDR Safety

This Act requires that every employer provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees. Doug Gilliam, FDRsafety ‘s on-site safety project manager, is proud to note that there were no injuries of major significance during construction.

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Mississippi Lands Business Facilities’ 2016 Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

Read Mississippi Lands Business Facilities’ 2016 Deal Of The Year on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. billion Continental Tire plant in Clinton, MS wins the magazine’s Gold Award for Economic Development Deal of the Year.

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Flight plan: Drones fill the skies over construction sites

BD+C

In early 2016, Clayco, the Chicago-based design-build contractor, launched Uplift Data Partners, a full-service provider of drone technology and remote pilot training. The eight “mission” types that Uplift flies include construction and thermal inspection, as well as real estate surveying and mapping.

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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges

FDR Safety

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. 1, 2016, and the other from February 15, 2017. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. Record number of Michigan employers “Take a Stand” for workplace safety and health.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of sites for new construction and establishments primarily engaged in subdividing land for sale as building sites also are included in this sector. This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in construction. Employment (in thousands).

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July / August 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 4)

Business Facilities

The 12th Annual Rankings Report stars in Business Facilities' July / August 2016 issue. Read July / August 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 4) on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.