Our construction crew hosted 20 high school students from Tacoma Public Schools in the Career & Technical Education program, which gives students a firsthand look at trades and worksite learning. Everyone on the tour wore hard hats and PPE, then had the opportunity to hear directly from the laborers and tradespeople who are building our new hospital campus. Thank you to Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, Hermason, Aerotek, ESH Safety Management, Bigfoot, Tucker-Weitzel and all the project partners who answered questions and spent the morning with us.
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As we embark on the new year, our commitment to safety continues, highlighted by the hosting of two impactful Safe Start meetings that prioritize the well-being of our employees. The first session took place on January 3rd at the Pomeroy Conference Centre in Fort St John, BC, establishing a safety focused tone for the year ahead. Subsequently, on January 4th, a second meeting was held in Grande Prairie, AB, specifically tailored for the STRAIT/IDEAL Coating group. This annual Safe Start tradition serves as a pivotal event, delineating and reinforcing our collective dedication to upholding a safe working environment. This year's events proved particularly enriching, featuring distinguished guest speakers who shared invaluable insights. Corey Hirsch discussed the critical topic of mental health with his presentation "The Save of My Life," while Rick Sikora of Crane Masters discussed rigging safety. Additionally, Mohamed Zayani from CWB enlightened attendees on hydrotesting procedures, and George McGhie from Energy Safety Canada offered his perspectives on human and organizational performance. Vance Whitley contributed insights from the apprenticeship trades in Alberta, and Adele Tait from the Government of Alberta OH&S provided crucial information on investigation resolutions. STRAIT/IDEAL Coatings dedication to safety extends beyond mere words, as we embrace a proactive approach to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Have a Safe Year ! #IDEALCoatings #Safety #Dedication #Commitment #Quality
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Follow Aidan's journey from our workshop to placement ⤵
👏 Congratulations to Aidan 👏 Please join us in saying a big congrats to Aidan on smashing his two week bricklaying placement with CCG (Scotland) Ltd! Aidan started our Building Brighter Futures course earlier this year and has so far achieved: • Practical experience in our Move On Wood Recycling workshop • Manual handling training • Site tour, construction talk, and work placement with CCG (Scotland) Ltd • The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) Health and Safety certificate • SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority Awards • CV and interview practice with Evolve IT Recruitment Ltd We're continuing to support Aidan to also secure his CSCS Green Labourer card, essential to work on construction sites. After grabbing every opportunity that has come his way, we can't wait to see what Aidan accomplishes next! More about our Building Brighter Futures course: https://lnkd.in/epChDrMi
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You define the meaning of a strong safety culture by caring about the safety of those around you, but how do we achieve a strong safety culture across our industry? When it comes to safety, Construction Safety Week reminds the industry that it only takes one idea to change the outcome of someone’s life. Across the industry, we need to welcome new ideas and empower the voices of everyone on the jobsite to ensure a positive safety culture. https://ow.ly/rXiJ50RjivY #EmbraceEveryVoice #ConstructionSafetyWeek
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During the construction of Miller Park, a devastating accident known as the “Big Blue” crane collapse resulted in the loss of three lives: Jeffrey Wischer, William DeGrave, and Jerome Starr. On July 14th, 1999, at 5:12 pm, the crane collapsed with a load of over 450 tons (equivalent to 160,000lbs). The accident, deemed preventable, shook the core of construction workers in Wisconsin. Today, RJ Lewicki (pictured right), our Self-Performance Program Manager overseeing safety standards, recalls his past as a carpenter apprentice during this significant accident. This experience profoundly shapes RJ's approach to safety. He emphasizes that "safety lives and breathes throughout our workday" and the importance of advocating for ongoing training, monitoring, and safety reviews within our team. RJ shared with the team that upon reflection of this tragic accident, “SAFETY took precedence over production.” This due diligence that RJ maintains daily is reflected in Richard Group’s safety record with over 3,300 days without injury - in almost a decade - and the best possible EMR rating. During this #ConstructionWeek, we reflect on and pay tribute to the lives lost, standing in solidarity with their loved ones. As a team, we acknowledge the critical need to maintain vigilance and uphold safety standards without compromise or shortcuts. #safety #safetymanagement #nationalconstructionweek #generalcontractor #biggerthanbuildings
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National Work Zone Awareness Week has concluded, but with construction season just kicking off, it is an ideal time to keep the focus on safety and driver education. Last week, the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association launched “Work Zone Safe Wisconsin,” a free web-based program that teaches drivers how to pass through a work zone safely. New Wisconsin legislation requires all driver’s education courses to have at least 30 minutes of work zone safety education; this program meets that requirement. https://ow.ly/wica50RqiHp
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Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career
Just got the numbers in for Swindon & Wiltshire Careers Hub's recent Live Read. Working in partnership with the amazing Natalie Emma Hanson Jake Hanson Lisa Hedges Annabel Kelly Marlene Loren Dmello Emmanuel Ali & Beard we managed to entertain and hopefully enlighten 5,486 primary age children about careers in the construction industry. This is now available on demand with the following link. https://lnkd.in/ehu9Ehf9
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Director, Criminology student, Qualified Instructor & Qualified to Assess NVQ 2 Plastering, NVQ 3 EWI boarding & Finishing, Retrofit L2, L3 Energy Efficiency, in OTB, Nearly L5 Coordinator & Risk Assessment (Retrofit) 😎
Well done' New Futures Network, great to see a large company such as Willmott Dixon, this here, I am supportive of rehabilitation and training in prisons and society that's why in two weeks I will offer, the same training but from level 1 -5 in construction, wet trades and carpentry and Dry Lining, with all the safety training including PASMA, H&S from L1 to management, including NVQ's 2/3 in different trades, and this I have worked hard for for the last (6) years, but there is areas within the structure of your programme I would like to explore for the benefit of those participating in your work programme. The reason I say this is because as a person who used the prison system as a residential college in two different training prisons, that I used to specifically for vocational training to get my self work ready, from what the graduates said, I am not fully convinced that you are delivering a programme that is as plentiful and rewarding as it could be for the learners, I done what you are saying 15 years ago, and posted about what you are doing 6 years ago, as a former recidivist who is putting my own programme in place, I feel I can help you both with areas of your programme and intervention which by the sounds of there voices, clearly needs, because I am convinced, that' that is the voices of actors, if not , then you are no where near the level of intervention you need to be in order to give these guys what they need, what did he say instead of going back to his old ways, that's just, with respect, I wont say anymore, lets wait for the data and results of the programme. If they had just been through my programme they would be jumping with joy full of beans and enthusiasm, raring to go, skills , skills , skills, Hmm 🕵️♀️ New Future......
Last year one of the UK’s leading construction companies, Willmott Dixon opened their latest of four ‘Building Lives’ Drylining Academies at HMP Lincoln. 🙌 These academies help prisoners obtain an accredited ‘Introduction to Drylining’ certificate and their Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card, enabling them to secure work in the construction sector on release. Over six weeks, each cohort is trained in key construction skills such as manual handling, material cutting and how to follow drawing specifications and construct walls. During this course, photographic portfolios are created, so trainees can use this as evidence towards their formal qualifications. Vince, HMP Lincoln’s Drylining Instructor, told us: “We aim to develop and improve on prisoners’ employability skills so they can demonstrate to potential employers that they are motivated to improve their future, learn new skills and have a desire to gain a career in the construction industry.” Throughout the academy, instructors are on hand to provide individuals with support and regular feedback – whilst also encouraging peer support amongst the learners! 👀 Watch some highlights from the academy launch last year 👉 https://ow.ly/fmxO50SCYcu #UnlockingConstruction #SeeWhatsOnTheInside
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Career and technical education programs help establish a solid career path. Due to increasing student interest, there is a strong demand for more CTE teachers. We need to explore alternative pathways to simplify the process for individuals transitioning from industry to obtain teaching certification. This week, I was invited to discuss the positive outcomes of our local CTE programs and our student chapters at the House GOP Policy Committee Hearing. #workforcedevelopment #careerandtechnicalschools #careersinconstruction
For decades, American high-school students have been told that going to college is their best shot at a solid paycheck. But as the cost of college rises, skepticism has grown about that path. Hiring for roles that usually require a bachelor’s degree has fallen below 2019 rates in recent months, data from payroll provider ADP show. That’s prompting more young people to take skilled trade jobs, drawn by the prospect of well-paying careers that offer job security and don’t require taking on huge amounts of debt to be trained. Last year, the number of students enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% to its highest level since the National Student Clearinghouse began tracking such data in 2018. Still, the work can be grueling, and it isn’t for everyone. Growing up as the son of an HVAC installer in a middle-class Philadelphia suburb, Louie Leonardo watched his father leave for work before dawn and would occasionally tag along to job sites. He thought he would have a cushier life if he got a college degree and pursued a career as a mechanical engineer. But after talking to friends and family who’d gone to college, he realized many of them didn’t earn nearly as much as his dad. “Talking to engineers, they were like, ‘I don’t even make $100,000,’” he recalls. Instead of applying to colleges, Leonardo became an HVAC apprentice. He attends eight hours of class at the union’s training center every other week, paid for by the union. He spends the rest of his time working for Herman Goldner Co., Inc. With overtime, he pulls in $70,000 a year. In 3½ more years, when Leonardo finishes his apprenticeship, he expects to earn $132,000 a year. After completing another four years of night school, he’ll make at least $175,000 a year. 🔗 Take a look at a typical day in Leonardo’s life: https://lnkd.in/ejNe_Sqq
He Skipped College to Become a Repairman. He’s On His Way to $175,000 a Year.
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In our latest episode of People Make Roofing, Heidi kicked things off with a question that really hit home: “What do you see for the future of the roofing industry, especially when it comes to bringing young people in?” Peter Horch, President and CEO of Horch Roofing, gave an answer that made us all pause. The shift is happening—people are starting to see that trades like roofing, plumbing, and electrical work aren’t just respectable, they’re essential. And they’re realizing how valuable these careers really are. Peter shared how his company gives out scholarships to young people each year, following them throughout their career paths and checking in on their progress. The excitement and quick advancement for these young professionals in the trades are real. It's uplifting to see their success. But Peter's perspective goes beyond the immediate impact. He knows that while he may not see the full shift in his career, he's laying the groundwork now so the next generation can reap the benefits. It’s about changing perceptions today for a stronger tomorrow. This is why we’re doing what we do with People Make Roofing. It’s about shining a light on the trades, challenging old perceptions, and creating opportunities for the next generation. National Roofing Contractors Association RoofersCoffeeShop® McCormack Partners Roofing Recruitment Specialists Roofing Alliance Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) #PeopleMakeRoofing #RoofingTalent #FutureOfRoofing #TradesMatter #NextGeneration
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Is a team stronger when one person sets all the strategies for their team to follow? The answer for Flatiron Construction Vice President of Health & Safety Steve Trickel is a resounding: “No.” This Construction Safety Week, get to know Trickel, a leader at our affiliate company Flatiron Construction, who challenges his team to ask questions to build safer work sites. Safety is a fundamental core value at E.E. Cruz and Flatiron. Throughout this week we’re sharing the message that we are S.A.F.E.R. together. We are: - Stronger together. - Action takers; we don’t walk by. - Followers of the Safety fundamentals. - Empowered to make a difference. - Recognizing you and your commitment to Safety. Are you looking to join a team that values your ideas? Build your career with E.E. Cruz: eecruz.com/careers #BeSafeBuildSafe #SafetyWeek2024 #ValueEveryVoice
