CISCA prides itself on being the premier authority for the specialty, acoustical ceiling and wall construction industry by cultivating growth and providing support for association members and industry professionals.
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CISCA is partnering with manufacturers to host virtual Lunch & Learns. This is a great opportunity to explore and learn more about cutting-edge products and ask any questions. Lunch is provided. Registration is required at least 48 hours in advance. The next event is Wednesday, March 24, with Armstrong Ceiling Solutions.
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The Construction Excellence Awards will be presented during CISCA's Fall Conference September 27-October 1 at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, Arizona. Therefore, we are extending the deadline to submit entries until March 31. For complete details on the 2021 Awards, view the awards flyer.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm CT
Members will be asked to vote on changes to the bylaws and the slate of board members for 2021-2022 during this meeting.
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One year after the pandemic struck, construction firms are experiencing soaring materials costs, widespread supply-chain problems, and continuing project deferrals and cancellations, according to a new survey that AGC of America released recently. Association officials urged Congress and the Biden administration to take steps to eliminate tariffs on key materials, address shipping backups and boost funding for new infrastructure to help the industry recovery.
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A fall from a ladder can result from sudden movement, working too quickly, not paying attention, using a damaged ladder and improper footwear. The institute, which recognizes March as National Ladder Safety Month, offers tips to prepare to work on a ladder.
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Construction employment declined by 61,000 in February, while the sector’s unemployment rate soared to 9.6% amid severe winter weather and continuing weakness in new nonresidential projects, according to an analysis by AGC of America of government data released recently.
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On February 5, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule to update the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the seventh revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
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On March 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that it has scheduled the eighth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for May 3-7, 2021. OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers.
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Bringing efficiency and better coordination to projects has long been a goal in construction and there have been many studies that have looked at the costs of poor coordination and miscommunication. For example, the Construction Disconnected report in 2018 stated that poor communication is responsible for 48% of all rework, accounting for $31 billion in costs that year alone.
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September 27 - October 1, 2021
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
Maricopa, Arizona
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