Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing Recycled Materials For New Construction
- ENVIRONMENT
- June 6, 2023

By Adam Roderick, Datateer; and Nick Williams, R.I.S.E. Inc. We were sitting together in ASAC’s Trade Partner Connection, experienced leaders from across the construction industry trying to tackle some of the challenges we all feel every day. The topic of the day was employee well-being. Inevitably the familiar old mentality creeped in: “This sounds good
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Dear Readers, As the school year comes to a close and summer begins, many of us are looking ahead to a busy season for our businesses and our families. This time of year always seems to bring a natural moment of transition, and for me, that is especially true as I write my final letter
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By Mary Klett, ASA Communications Team For decades, contractors, maintenance workers, and service professionals have accessed flat parapet-style roofs in much the same way: by climbing an extension ladder, stepping over a metal parapet cap, and hoping the ladder remains stable and the walking surface is safe. Despite major advances in construction safety, this everyday
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Spring always brings a renewed sense of momentum to our industry, and this year is no exception. Across our chapters and across ASA, we are preparing for an active season of advocacy, education, and connection. First off, I wanted to draw your attention to ASA’s urgent concern regarding the recent modifications to Section 232 tariffs
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By Justin Ganschow, MS, CSP, CHMM; Caterpillar Safety Services Safety culture exists whether an organization proactively manages it or not. Most simply, your safety culture is reflected by what people do when the boss or the safety manager isn’t watching. They either speak up, or stay silent when they see something or someone working unsafely.
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By Ted Dunnam, Dunnam Safety Management Let’s talk safety. Not the flashy kind with blinking lights and high-vis vests (although those help), but the kind that gets real—where a solid culture of safety means someone’s family member comes home at night instead of to an emergency room. OSHA—short for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration—was
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