Academy President gives the inaugural Sir Richard Olver Engineering Lecture

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Learning to be an Engineer boosts aspirations in all learners

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Academies joint statement: higher education, research and innovation after triggering Article 50

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Uff review of engineering profession published

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Great engineering can solve global challenges, but “must make economic sense” - Rolls-Royce CEO

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and Equipment

Tools and equipment include anything from ladders, scaffolds, utility knifes, extension cords, hammer, etc. They seem simple, but tools and equipment can be hazardous on the jobsite or anywhere they are being use. Their greatest hazards are misuse and improper maintenance.Therefore, the Marek Family of Companies provides the necessary equipment to get the work done safely. Do not bring any personal equipment such as extension cords, ladders, scaffold, and powder-actuated tools to the jobsite....

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Economic Outlook: A Mixture of Clouds and Sunshine

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.Leaders in the commercial construction industry in Houston have a lot to be thankful for despite a state and global economy that is struggling in many ways. Houston – along with the rest of Texas – has been hit hard by the downturn in energy but the economy here is much more diversified than it was during previous oil busts. Improvements in sectors like health care and real estate have helped...

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BIM – Fact or Whim?

In this article, Construction Citizen learns more about Building Information Modeling from Marek BIM Specialists, Paul Godwin and Hector Gonzalez. This article was authored by Jim Kollaer.Building Information Modeling or BIM has been around the architectural profession for several decades, but it is just now hitting the offices and projects in the construction industry as new delivery and contracting methods are arriving on the scene.Those new delivery methods and the emergence of virtual...

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Young Engineer of the Year pitches questions to top politicians and policymakers in Parliament

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck By Falling/Moving Objects

You are at risk from falling objects when you are beneath equipment, scaffolds, etc., or where overhead work is being performed. There is a danger from flying objects when power tools, or activities like pushing, pulling, or prying, may cause objects to become airborne. Injuries can range from minor abrasions to concussions, blindness, or death.How to Avoid Hazards?Wear hardhats.Stack materials to prevent sliding, falling, or collapse.Use protective measures such as toe boards, barricades and...

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Enterprise Hub welcomes its latest entrepreneurial engineers

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Flight of the future – new Research Chair developing aerodynamic skin inspired by nature

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Africa Prize 2017 contenders take part in special Pitch@Palace event

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Framing Tomorrow’s Future

On March 2nd, 2017, our Marek WFD team was given the opportunity to coach and mentor the students of the Booker T. Washington High School in a Framing and Drywall clinic. In this clinic, we were able to show over 40 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors the best practices our company uses to be the best Drywall Contractor in Houston.The students showed curiosity and a desire to learn about Marek and the careers they could make with us.We would like to thank the Booker T. High School staff for making...

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Managing IP and technology transfer - Academy welcomes Select Committee report

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection Properly

We have talked about eye protection many times in the past. There is no question how fragile our eyes are and how important it is to protect them. We all know when to wear eye protection on the job, but today we want to talk about other eye injuries that occur and how to prevent them. The majority of eye injuries do not occur because we failed to wear safety glasses. In fact, many eye injuries occur when safety glasses are being used. Today, we want to look at different ways eye injuries occur...

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Trained to Win

The following article was authored by Mark L. Johnson and originally published in AWCI's Construction Dimensions magazine.How do you ensure workers sharpen their skill sets? It’s a problem common in regions lacking unions and their great training programs. Most open shops can’t afford to develop craft training on their own. It’s time-consuming. It’s expensive.So, how can it get done?One idea comes from Houston. The Construction Career Collaborative (C3) has several high-profile projects,...

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Academy welcomes investment in research, innovation, and skills in 2017 Budget

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms Aerial Lifts

Note to Supervisors: Read and prepare. Your objective is to demonstrate and prepare a scissor lift for the meeting to identify the hazards of an aerial lift. You have to make sure your employees are trained and aware of any hazards before they can use an aerial lift.The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than 25 construction workers die each year using aerial lifts. Approximately 70 percent involve boom lifts such as bucket trucks, while 25 percent of the deaths involve scissor...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls - How to Report an Accident

How long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor.Every Front Line Supervisor is responsible for timely reporting of all work-related injuries, accidents and fall exposures. To properly carry out his duties, today we are reviewing with all employees, the responsibilities of supervisors and employees to report accidents.The first and primary responsibility for accident reporting falls to the employee. If you are involved...

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