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OSHA to Hold Virtual Hearing on New Heat Safety Rule June 16

OSHA to hold a virtual public hearing to discuss its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses in both indoor and outdoor work environments.

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2025 Construction Outlook: Slower Growth, Strategic Shifts

After five years of strong gains totaling over 40%, FMI forecasts a much cooler 2% increase in U.S. construction spending in 2025.

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U.S. Exempts Key Metals from New Tariffs to Protect Domestic Buyers

The White House announced it will exempt steel, aluminum, copper and a wide range of other base and precious metals from new reciprocal tariffs.

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Safety Starts Here: AWCI Partners Have You Covered

From safety equipment to management tools, these programs help you focus on what matters most: your team, your work and your customers.

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Rebuilding California: Fire-Resilient Strategies For a Safer Future

AWCI member company Nathan Kimmel's Carol Schary participated in a roundtable discussion with Muhammed Imran Taj, PhD, Hse Fire Protection.

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Trends in Modular Construction: Addressing Housing Shortages and Labor Gaps

The modular and panelized construction market, covering everything from homes to prisons, is expanding rapidly, addressing housing shortages and labor gaps in the United States.

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AWS Releases New Standard for Welding Terminology

The American Welding Society has unveiled the latest edition of its welding terminology reference, AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025.

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Construction Executives Express Optimism for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainties

A recent report by Engineering News-Record (ENR) reveals a surge in confidence among construction executives for the year ahead.

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In Memoriam: Leonard D. Liddle Sr.

Former AWCI member and AWCI Pinnacle award winner (2004) Leonard D. Liddle Sr., 94, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025.

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