Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

Wishing our members and their families a bountiful and Happy Thanksgiving! ????

On 11/19, students from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown’s AGC Student Chapter toured the Operating Engineers training facility in New Alexandria, PA.? Along with a safety orientation, students learned about the apprenticeship program and had the opportunity to operate several pieces of heavy equipment.? Special thanks to CAWP CLC Steering Committee members Grady Smith of Plum Contracting, Inc. and Scott Thompson of Gulisek Construction Company for discussing career path opportunities with the students!?

#MentalHealthMinute: Practicing gratitude has measurable benefits for just about every area of our lives, including improving mental health and boosting relationships with others! This guide from Mindful.org offers easy ways to train your brain to practice #gratitude, how to start a gratitude journal, and ten ways to practice daily gratitude.

Help us make the holidays jolly for area children in need and join the CAWP CLC in collecting toys for The Salvation Army of Western PA’s Treasures for Children toy drive. Our goal is to meet or exceed the 700+ toys donated in 2023- will YOU help us? ?? Learn more: bit.ly/CLCtoydrive24

CAWP Members: Here is this week's CAWP CLC Fantasy Football League standing! ?? https://bit.ly/CLC1125 ??

#ICYMI: CAWP Members- We've launched a new, comprehensive Sponsorship Program for 2025 designed to connect companies of ALL sizes and budgets with unique opportunities to support the vital work of the Association! ?? https://bit.ly/CAWP25sp By becoming a sponsor, your company can play an essential role in advancing the construction industry throughout the region while gaining exclusive access to valuable networking, brand visibility, and recognition within the CAWP community.

#MentalHealth Minute: Tomorrow, 11/23, is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a day for survivors of suicide loss to come together and find connection, understanding, and hope through shared experiences. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers more information and resources, including how to talk to a suicide loss survivor, book recommendations, and survivor stories.

Save the Date: The 2025 Associated General Contractors of America Annual Convention will be held April 8-10, 2025, in Columbus, OH! The convention provides contractors of all sizes and markets the opportunity to build their knowledge and skills for competing in today's marketplace, make business-critical industry connections, prepare for industry disruptions, and navigate the legislative and regulatory policies of the new administration.

CAWP Members: PennDOT is hosting Contractor Summits in January 2025 to provide education and training to industry partners regarding the Digital Delivery Directive initiative. These sessions will focus on educating stakeholders, including contractors, fabricators, and vendors, on how transitioning to digital design and construction workflows will provide added benefits and gain efficiencies. Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/eveSVfBr

CAWP Members: OSHA is trying to arbitrarily adopt a one-size-fits-all national heat standard that’s triggered when the heat index exceeds 80°F as part of its new Heat Safety Rule. Using a one-size-fits-all heat standard creates impractical requirements and leaves employers vulnerable to citations and penalties. Your help is needed- tell OSHA its final rule must recognize regional differences in climate and account for workers’ behavior and individual health conditions that could put construction employers at increased risk.