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DeSalvo Construction Completes the Commons at Madison
The Commons at Madison, a 40-room affordable housing complex for people struggling with homelessness, addiction, mental illness, is now open for service.
OSHA Begins Full Enforcement of the New Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is making significant strides to enhance workplace safety, particularly in industries where workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica. This blog explores OSHA’s dual initiatives: the comprehensive enforcement effort in the engineered stone fabrication and installation sectors and the full implementation of the
OSHA Begins Enforcement of the new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard
OSHA has begun its enforcement of the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction as of September 23, 2017. You can access the standard by clicking here.
Builders-AIA Annual YSU Football Tailgate Draw a Big Crowd
The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania and the AIA Eastern Ohio Chapter held its annual YSU Tailgate Party on Saturday, Sept. 16 prior to the YSU-Central Connecticut State football game.
Sam Boak, Sr. Honored for Military Service
Sam Boak Sr., founder of Boak & Sons commercial and residential roofing and insulation company was honored in May for his service in World War II by the Canfield War Veterans Museum.
YSU Tailgate Event Another Success
Good food and exciting college football provided a great setting for The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio & Western PA and AIA Eastern Ohio to team for another joint networking event. The groups held a tailgate party prior to the Youngstown State vs. South Dakota football game on October 1.
BWC: Injury rate is falling
Here’s a good article from the Youngstown Business Journal about the injury rate decline in our area.
Ohio BWC Issues Guidance on Medical Marijuana
On June 8, 2016, Ohio became the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. The law became effective on September 8, 2016. However, due to the licensure of cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries, the registration of patients, and the certification of physicians, the law will take at least a
Happy Labor Day from The Builders!
On behalf of The Builders, we wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Holiday!
Roofers Apprenticeship Program is Accepting Applications
Mahoning Valley’s Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications for roofing apprentices. Wages start at $12.22 (plus $2.90 in benefits) per hour for first year apprentices. Those numbers grow with each year of training. Upon completion of the 5-year apprenticeship program, the current pay rate for journeymen roofers is $24.44 per hour with an additional $15.82 in