CISCA members with their industry partners will identify, communicate and nurture industry specific trends, diversity and growth for the interior specialty, acoustical products and wall construction industry.
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June 2, 2021
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CST
Quick and Easy to Use Drywall Grid Solutions
By CertainTeed Architectural
Tune into our demonstration and learn how you can save time and labor on your next project with CertainTeed Architectural Drywall Systems.
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Mark your calendars for the following webinars. Attendance is free to CISCA members, but you must register.
July 28 at 1:00 pm CT – Susan Silver – Maximizing your Marketing Department of One
September 22 at 1:00 pm CT – Matt Booth – A Positive Attitude in a Negative World
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Union contractors, labor representatives, and other stakeholders in the unionized sector of the construction and maintenance industry expressed continued but reduced optimism regarding growth in early 2021 as compared to early 2020, according to the 2021 Union Craft Labor Supply Study recently released by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC).
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Heat-related illnesses accounted for 783 worker deaths and nearly 70,000 serious injuries in the United States from 1992 to 2016. And in 2018 alone, 3,950 workers experienced days away from work as a result of nonfatal injuries and illnesses from on-the-job heat exposure.
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Construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and the District of Columbia, despite increases from March to April in 26 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data released recently. Association officials said that the sector’s recovery was being undermined by increases in materials prices, delays in receiving key construction supplies and labor shortages.
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There are a number of best practices that an employer may wish to follow when faced with any Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection.
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Almost every construction company owner, president or manager is busy — they never have enough time to finish everything on their plate. They tend to take on too many duties. They don’t delegate. And they never have enough reliable employees to help pick up the slack. They view their stacked schedules, overworked temperaments and overfatigued bodies as badges of honor.
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The construction industry has been plagued by labor shortages for most of the past decade. Despite more than a decade of rising demand, total construction employment has yet to fully recover from the exodus of skilled workers in the wake of the 2008 recession.
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Costs of ocean freight from Europe and Asia to the U.S. rose for the ninth straight month, with seasonal demand expected to cause further supply chain challenges and price increases.
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September 27 - October 1, 2021
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
Maricopa, Arizona
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After being in the building material distribution industry for 42 years, Chris J. Doyle, Sr. has recently announced his retirement. As a CISCA member since the 80s, Doyle has attended many memorable conventions at the Del Coronado, The Broadmoor, Vegas, Nashville and more. He wishes CISCA the best of luck in the future and thanks the organization for the memories and the friendships.
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Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC's new Upper Midwest regional headquarters in Minneapolis reflects the company's energetic culture and colorful brand identity. Finding an existing office in an ideal location, the agency turned to Mohagen Hansen Architecture | Interiors to renovate and custom-design the 46,000-square-foot workspace. The design team relied on Rockfon to help create the office's unique ceiling designs and optimize the employees' acoustic experience.
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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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