Getting to the Root of the Immigration Challenge

The Houston Chronicle published this article in the last few days about our undocumented workforce, primarily in the construction industry, and it deserves an immediate response.The author laid it out very well. The undocumented workforce is and has been providing cheap labor for over three decades and they would be sorely missed if deportations continue without an immigration reform bill.But there seems to be a misunderstanding about the root of the problem. It’s not just that so many are in...

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Royal Academy of Engineering responds to government amendments to Higher Education and Research Bill

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Engineering profession invites views on industrial strategy

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Fighting

,p>In any company, whether differences among members are great or small, functioning as a team is critical to success. In today’s meeting, we want to focus on behaviors that violate these principles in the worst way. We are speaking of verbal and physical confrontations, more commonly known as "having words” and fighting. Our company’s response to fighting is simple: if you get into a fight on the job or while on company property, you will be disciplined. At the very least, all parties...

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Academy to partner with China and America for third Global Grand Challenges Summit

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Trump's Immigration Actions Underscore Need for Reform

President Trump's hastily arranged ban on foreigners traveling to the United States from select countries sparked protests, invited a court fight, and helped make the case for large-scale immigration reform - even if that last result was not a consequence he intended.During the campaign and in defending his most recent immigration actions, Trump repeatedly has made the argument that we need to know who is here and what their intentions are toward the United States. On that, he could not be more...

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A Look Into The Future

The construction industry today more than ever is an industry that focuses on the horizon, and the 2017 AIA/TEXO Economic Outlook Forum in Dallas was just another example. This annual event provides both architects and contractors the opportunity to hear from nationally renowned economists such as Anirban Basu as well as leading developers who share their outlook on national and local economic forecasts.Marek, as this year’s networking sponsor, wanted to provide more than refreshments as a...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Absenteeism and Safety - How Not Being There Affects Everyone

Bob NoPay has a problem that affects a lot of employees; he is speaking to his Production Manager on Friday about a short check. When all the facts are reviewed, Bob finds out that his attendance is the problem, not a clerical error from his foreman or payroll.Absenteeism impacts Marek in many ways. Your foreman and Production Manager can explain the economic impact of lost production or making the customer angry because we were unable to man a job. But let’s look at the safety issue of how “...

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Nationwide competition launched to find the future stars of UK engineering

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand Safety

Project Safe new policy states:GLOVES: Employees will wear gloves any time they are handling any metal material including but not limited to, studs, track, ceiling grid, corner bead or any other sharp-edged or pointed material that creates an exposure for cuts or puncture wounds. In addition, gloves will be required anytime an employee is handling or disposing of trash or performing any kind of hot work such as welding, cutting with a torch, etc.THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TRADES The main hand...

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Taylor Centre opens at Royal Academy of Engineering to accelerate the innovations of tomorrow

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Construction Executives Weigh in on Issues at the Texas Capitol

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published in ConstructionCitizen.com. Through their various trade associations, construction executives from all over Texas are letting state lawmakers know what they think about issues that impact the industry. The Texas Construction Association, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, and other groups have compiled lists of reforms and proposed changes to state laws that they hope will be enacted...

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2017 Marek Scholarship Application

John L., Bill, & Ralph Marek founded the Marek Family of Companies with a strong commitment to its employees and their families. The Marek brothers' tradition of developing and nurturing its employees provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking for a career in the construction industry. For that reason, the Marek Scholarship was established.Rules and RequirementsA. EligibilityApplicant must enroll in a college, university, or post-secondary institution during the Fall semester of...

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Dame Ann Dowling welcomes appointment of first UKRI chief executive

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New online video series to inspire and raise awareness of LGBT engineers

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis - Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical Areas

Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electrical shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. However when we talk about fires, is also important to mention that sprinkler systems are installed in projects to prevent fire breakouts inside buildings, but when these lines with high-pressure water are broken, the sprinkler lines can also turn into catastrophic damage for property and equipment.Therefore we have developed the...

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Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering awarded to the creators of digital imaging sensors

QEPrize winners (l-r) Nobukashu Teranishi, George Smith, Michael Tompsett and Eric Fossum

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