Craft Professionals Celebrate Career Milestones

The following article was authored by Elizabeth McPherson and originally published on Construction Citizen.On July 12, MAREK held their 2017 Workforce Development Graduation, an annual event where the advancements of MAREK employees are recognized and celebrated with a dinner, remarks from company trainers and executives, and a keynote speaker from an industry leader.  Prior to the ceremony in which each graduating helper, mechanic, and promoted foreman was recognized with their...

from Marek - Strength from Within http://ift.tt/2uSe9Ey

Engineer behind geotechnical revolution receives Academy medal for sustained achievement

from The Royal Academy of Engineering News Releases http://ift.tt/2vaHEnx

Transforming the world – engineers gather in Washington to tackle global grand challenges

from The Royal Academy of Engineering News Releases http://ift.tt/2v6zvQG

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

WaterThe natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during work. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6 ounces of water for every 15-20 minutes of work. That can add up to a lot of water! Water is the best, but it only helps you if you drink it.Sports DrinksSports drinks don't hydrate better than water, but you are more likely to drink larger volumes, which leads to better hydration....

from Marek - Strength from Within http://ift.tt/2eQKM1t

Science and engineering leaders pledge improved support for research translation

from The Royal Academy of Engineering News Releases http://ift.tt/2tztxUE

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Close Calls/Near Misses are Wake-Up Calls

At the Marek we expect everyone to report unsafe conditions and actions, as stated in PROJECT SAFE. A near miss is always considered an unsafe condition that needs immediate correction.Close calls or near misses are all too common in the workplace. Why talk about incidents that didn’t happen? The following story might make it a little easier to understand a close call: You are walking at your job site.You start to go down some stairs and you lean on the guardrail and it suddenly moves causing...

from Marek - Strength from Within http://ift.tt/2uKbwHK

MAREK Announces Senior Leadership Team for Houston Commercial Division

MAREK announces the promotion of four leaders to Managing Directors of its Houston commercial construction business. Saied Alavi, George Kissamis, Phil Nevlud and Jorge Rodriguez will serve as the senior management team leading sales and operations for core and tenant drywall, acoustical ceilings, paint, specialty finishes, flooring, fabric panels, shades, bundled projects and special remodel projects.This team of experienced leaders, with company tenure ranging from 20 to 35 years, has led...

from Marek - Strength from Within http://ift.tt/2toBIaI