Entries by Tracy Bennett

April 2016 Newsletter

April 26, 2016 in /by

workerIn this issue: Crane Industry Services and its Partners announce Trade Up, a new skilled labor supply pipeline for contractors. Trade Up is part skills-gap assessment, part coordinated training, and part recruitment effort.

“Answering the call for skilled labor requires a cohesive and coordinated approach between contractors, industry, and specialty service providers who can help individuals achieve lifelong, reliable careers as skilled craft professionals,” said Debbie Dickinson, CEO of CIS.… Read more...

Best Practices for Crane Assembly and Disassembly

April 13, 2016 in , /by

Crane Hot Line magazine reported in its February 2016 issue on preparing for a crane’s arrival on site, identifying hazards, and selecting the right tools for crane setup. The best practices for crane assembly and disassembly also discusses responsibilities of various people, including the A/D director.

Cliff Dickinson, President of CIS, adds that OSHA requires cranes to be inspected any time the configuration changes, initially or during the project, such as when boom sections or jibs are added.… Read more...

Skilled Labor Solutions for Near Term Projects

April 13, 2016 in , /by

Workers At Construction SiteCrane Industry Services (CIS), and its partners, announce Trade Up a new skilled labor supply pipeline for contractors. Specializing in preparing workers for most skilled trades in crane operation, construction, heavy industry, and manufacturing, the Trade Up program is part skills-gap assessment, part coordinated training, and part recruitment effort.

Trade Up has immediate openings for up to 12 contractor employers interested in participating in preparation for projects that will require skilled labor in the next six to 18 months.… Read more...

Why Women are Good for Construction

April 13, 2016 in , , /by

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By Debbie Dickinson

In the United States, women represent less than 9 percent of construction workers, according to 2014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and only 1.3 percent are working as operating engineers or other construction equipment operators. Other countries report similar statistics. There are a variety of reasons women don’t consider construction as a career path.… Read more...

February 2016 Newsletter

March 3, 2016 in /by

Communication Safety InjuriesIn this issue: Communication, How Re-Work Impacts Safety.

Cliff Dickinson, President of Crane Industry Services LLC (CIS) discusses how to safeguard crews from crane and rigging accidents due to re-work or unplanned work. Communication is key to prevention. According to J.D. Slaughter of S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd., his company found that 72% of injuries occur during rework or unplanned work.… Read more...

How Re-Work Impacts Safety

February 17, 2016 in /by

Is Re-work painful? Yes, according to J. D. Slaughter P.E., Vice President at S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd., who spoke at the February 2016 Program Meeting held by the Southeastern Construction Owners & Associates Roundtable (SCOAR). Slaughter referenced a study his company conducted several years ago where they found that 72% of their workplace injury incidents occurred during unplanned work or rework.… Read more...