Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety in Your Life 2018

MAREK hopes you had a great holiday season with your love ones. Is now time to look at our road ahead and is important to remember that safety is our top priority. We need to remember that we are not getting any younger and that an injury can not only put us out of work, but can also jeopardize your family’s well being.In fact, according to the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), researchers using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data found that older workers are more severely...

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Academy President elected to Chinese Academy of Engineering

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls - Stilts

PROJECT SAFE STATES:Only those employees who have been certified under the company’s stilt policy will be allowed to use stilts.STILTS POLICY STATES:Employees shall always use a ladder, scaffold, material stack, or wall for support when getting on or off stilts. When mounting stilts, the top leg strap first will be buckled first. When dismounting, the leg strap is unbuckled last. (Wheels on scaffold must be locked)Today we will discuss the simple precautions that when integrated into daily work...

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Construction Leaders Tell Texas Lawmakers More Legal Workers Are Needed, Infrastructure Investment is Key

Texas construction executives told state lawmakers this past week that there is an urgent need for more legal workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a storm that worsened an already acute labor shortage along the Gulf Coast. The CEOs of various companies were asked to testify before a special legislative panel studying ways to preserve Texas’ economic edge. The Texas House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness was created a couple months ago by Speaker Joe Straus,...

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Response to the Interim Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

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Build it Forward

MAREK is one of over 30 sponsor companies who believes and invests in providing insight into the construction industry and our future through ACE Mentor. On December 2, MAREK hosted high school students and a multitude of volunteers to Build it Forward. The concept behind the event is to allow students themselves to fundraise for ACE and scholarships while building for local charities.For the sixth annual Build it Forward, students and volunteers assembled bright and early kicking the day off...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather Safety

As the weather becomes “frightful” during winter months, construction workers who must brave the outdoor conditions face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold. You need to be especially mindful of the weather, its effects on the body, and proper prevention techniques.Environmental conditionsThe following four environmental conditions are the causes of cold-related stress:Low temperaturesHigh/cool windsDampnessCold water When your body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-related...

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New Academy fellowship set to advance UK intelligence research

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That Part of Illegal We Don’t Understand

The following article was authored by Gregory Kallenberg and Loren Steffy.“What part of illegal don’t you understand?” is a common retort in discussions of what should be done about undocumented workers in industries such as construction. The answer isn’t as clear cut as it seems.Illegal immigration is the result of complex economic, legal and political factors that many Americans don’t understand. They’ve had little reason to. Most native-born citizens have had no contact with the complexities...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: eCompliance

A good safety culture with a free injury environment is one that has an effective way of communicating, so at Marek we begin looking for a solution to help all of our employees give their feedback, keep a consistent message between the office and the field and allow everyone to access training records, inspections forms, and safety observations with a few simple clicks.Our new safety management platform is here and is called eCompliance. Now we are able to give employees relevant information...

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UTC Interim Report

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Inspiring the next generation of women STEM leaders

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Academy recognised for excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

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MacRobert Award 2018 entries now open

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Academy announces new Chief Executive designate

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Academy responds to government industrial strategy white paper

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Academy recognised for excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

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