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Best Projects

ENR Northwest Names Region's Best Projects

ENR judges honored projects that considered culture and use

Erica Berardi

November 23, 2021

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Each year, through ENR’s Regional Best Projects competition, the magazine highlights some of the area’s most innovative projects.

Workplace Safety

OSHA Starts Heat Safety Rulemaking Process, Seeks Comments

James Leggate

October 27, 2021

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The heat hazard rulemaking initiative is part of a Biden administration push to protect workers and others from extreme heat.

Best Projects

VF Corp. Headquarters: Best Project Interior/Tenant Improvement, Award of Merit Safety

October 15, 2021

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The project team that built outdoor retailer VF Corp.’s new downtown Denver headquarters came back together to deliver a fresh and fun look for the building’s interior spaces.

ENR Texas & Louisiana Best Projects: Announcing Excellence in Safety Winners

Louise Poirier

October 4, 2021

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ENR’s Excellence in Safety Award is now in its ninth year as part of the annual regional Best Projects competition. This year, ENR Texas & Louisiana is honoring four projects for their outstanding safety records and job-site procedures.

A construction worker drinks water during a break

Workplace Safety

OSHA Targets Heat Hazards With New Worksite Safety Measures

James Leggate

September 21, 2021

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Environmental heat exposure at work caused an average of 38 deaths per year from 2011 to 2019, with related deaths likely underreported, officials said. Nearly 42% of worker deaths were in construction, repair or cleaning.

ENR New England Announces Excellence in Safety Award Winners for 2021

Justin Rice

September 7, 2021

A safety expert from the region has selected ENR New England's 2021 Best Projects safety award winners.

ENR MidAtlantic Announces the 2021 Excellence in Safety Award Winners

Justin Rice

September 1, 2021

A panel of safety experts has selected ENR MidAtlantic's 2021 Best Projects safety award winners.

Bridge Repair

As Fracture Questions Remain, Team Raced to Save Mississippi River Bridge

A team of Michael Baker International, HNTB and Kiewit scrambled to implement permanent repairs for the bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas

Jim Parsons

August 30, 2021

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The puzzle over how the fracture occurred, and how the bridge was still standing, remains as the bridge reopens.

ENR California Names 2021's Best Projects' Safety and Sustainability Winners

Erica Berardi

August 20, 2021

ENR California announces the winners of this year's safety and sustainability awards, part of the annual Regional Best Projects competition.

Southwest Industry News for June 2021

June 24, 2021

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Updates on projects and companies from the Southwest region.

EVENTS

Webinar

3/24/21 to 3/24/22

Online

Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Best Practices for Post-Pandemic Safety: What Needs to Stay in Place

ON DEMAND

In response to the pandemic, contractors everywhere have adopted new protocols to not only keep workers free from injury, but also to protect them from infectious disease. ENR will talk with field safety professionals, a surety expert and early adopters of new job-site safety technology to get a glimpse at the safe jobsite of tomorrow.

Sponsored by:

4/21/21 to 4/21/22

Online

Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Who’s on the Jobsite? New Advances in Access Control and Site Safety

ON DEMAND

Requirements for social distancing and limiting headcount on jobsites working through the pandemic have changed the way many sites are organized. Contractors adopted these strategies to keep sites open, but are now finding they can plan more effectively with much more accurate headcounts. We'll discuss the benefits this shift in site access tracking can bring.

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Webinar

8/10/21 to 8/10/22

Online

Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Equip New Employees with Successful Inspection Programs

On Demand Recruiting reliable talent has never been harder — but diligent adherence to safety and quality requirements has never been more important. Throw in changes, like new equipment or regulations, and you’ve got real issues with the consistency and quality of inspection results, as well as your team’s productivity. We'll discuss how to arm a rookie with the experience of a 20-year veteran!