March 20, 2018

March 20, 2018

Association News

Time for NAWIC Awards nominations.

Each year, NAWIC recognizes three outstanding members at the Annual Conference Gala. The three awards are for Lifetime Achievement, Member of the Year, and Future Leader.

Take a minute to nominate a deserving member. We have so many outstanding members! We are now taking nominations for these awards, and the deadline is June 1st.

Click here for more information on each award and the nomination forms. www.nawic.org/nawic/Awards.asp

Education / Training

WEBINAR
NAWIC / OSHA Alliance - Ladders - Bottom to Top (Ladder Safety Webinar)
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 @ 2:30 pm CT

Online meeting info: join.freeconferencecall.com/oshanawic
Dial in number: 515-739-1020
Access code: 858746

WEBINAR
PR Marketing / Membership - Leveraging WIC Week to Boost Membership
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 @ 12:30 pm ET

Online meeting info: freeconferencecall.com/join/membership-prmarketingnawic
Dial in number: 641-715-0700
Access code: 656442

WEBINAR
Safety & Health / US Transportation Committees - Work Zone Safety
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 @ 12:00 pm ET

Online meeting info: join.freeconferencecall.com/safetynawic
Dial in number: 641-715-0700
Access code: 343411

WEBINAR
PR Marketing / Membership - Mid Year Review
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 @ 11:30 am CT

Online meeting info: freeconferencecall.com/join/membership-prmarketingnawic
Dial in number: 641-715-0700
Access code: 656442

NAWIC Benefits Spotlight

ConsensusDocs

ConsensusDocs is a coalition that provides contracts written with industry best practices, saving time and money. Use industry-accepted standard form contracts that have undergone a thorough vetting process by organizations from all corners of the construction industry.
How can NAWIC members learn more about ConsensusDocs?

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Industry Update

Construction Costs Escalate in February as Steel and Aluminum Prices Jump

Construction costs escalated in February, driven by price increases for a wide range of building materials including steel and aluminum, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released recently. Association officials warned that newly imposed tariffs on those metals will create steeper increases that will squeeze budgets for infrastructure, school districts and commercial projects.

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FedEx to Expand Tennessee Hub

FedEx plans to invest more than $1 billion into an expansion project at its hub in Memphis, Tennessee. Announced at a news conference March 14, 2018, the project will include a new sort facility, state-of-the-art sort systems, and improved work areas for employees. Construction is expected to start in 2019 and finish in 2025.

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H-2B Visa Shortage Has Firms Scrambling to Find Summer Help

Construction is one of many industries that rely on foreign seasonal workers to help them through peak seasons, but that may not be an option for some this year. Due to an unprecedented number of H-2B visa applications received, the Department of Labor has employed a lottery system for the second half of fiscal year 2018. This will likely leave many contractors empty handed.

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