Housing & Construction

DOL's Injury Reporting Must Be Submitted by April 30

January 22, 2019

Employers required to keep and maintain an OSHA 300 injury and illness log must post their 300A summary sheet from Feb. 1 to April 30.

OSHA Clarifies Citation Criteria for Respiratory Exposure

January 22, 2019

OSHA area offices must apply a four-part test before issuing General Duty Clause citations for respiratory hazards that do not have a permissible exposure limit, the agency states in a memorandum sent to regional administrators.

Something to Consider as OSHA Penalties Rise in 2019

January 22, 2019

According to the recent edition of OSHA QuickTakes, OSHA's civil penalties amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards will increase in 2019 to adjust for inflation.

Construction Company Cited $56K After Fatal Fall

January 22, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Franklin County Construction LLC, based in New Haven, Missouri, after an employee suffered a fatal fall when a roof truss collapsed.

Hard Hats: A Handy Place to Keep Medical Information

January 22, 2019

Ward Trainor of CBG Building suggests it is helpful for framers to have their employees fill out health information sheets (see images) that they can keep in their hard hats, allowing quick access to potentially vital information about an employee’s health needs and contact information.

Woodhaven's Approach to Mentoring Over 225 Officials

January 21, 2019

Since 2010, Keith Myers, truss and panel general manager at Woodhaven Lumberhas been giving presentations and plant tours to building officials through Rutgers University. Over that time, Keith estimates he’s had over 225 students walk through his facility.

Alpine Makes “Seat Cuts” Easier in IntelliView

January 21, 2019

As a designer, you may prefer to create a flat "seat cut" at a bottom chord peak joint.

Chart: What Builders Will Use Component Framing More?

January 21, 2019

Home Innovation Research Labs conducted a survey of home builders in December. Respondents indicated they are continuing to increase their use of off-site construction, and plan to rely on it even more in 2019.

Texas Approves First 3D Printed Concrete Home

January 21, 2019

Sunconomy, a U.S. construction company, has received permits to build its first 3D printed geopolymer additively manufactured house in Lago Vista, Texas.

Big Builders Say Market “Pause” is Over!

January 21, 2019

The housing market endured a tough slog through most of 2018, but one home builder is adamant that a rebound is in store.