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05/29/2026

OVCEC Newsletter - May 29, 2026 -

Email from Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council This Week in Construction View as a Webpage Eric Starkowicz Executive Director Important investment and planning efforts continue across both our

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the service members who gave everything for our nation. Their courage speaks to the true cost of service and the devotion they carried. May we never take for granted the freedoms their sacrifice secured.

05/22/2026

OVCEC Newsletter - May 22, 2026 -

Email from Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council This Week in Construction View as a Webpage OVCEC/Wheeling Nailers Playoff Networking Event Join us as we cheer on the Wheeling Nailers in the E

05/15/2026

OVCEC Newsletter - May 15, 2026 -

Email from Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council This Week in Construction View as a Webpage Eric Starkowicz Executive Director We’re heading into a busy stretch across the Ohio Valley constructi

05/14/2026

Today marks the first‑ever International Scaffolding and Access Day. The inaugural theme — “Recognizing the industry. Supporting its people. Shaping its future.” — reminds us to celebrate the people whose skill and courage support every project, every structure, and every safe step forward. Here’s to everyone who builds the pathways that build our communities.

05/08/2026

As we close out Construction Safety Week 2026, we’re reflecting on what it means to be All In Together. By choosing to recognize high energy hazards, respond with intention, and respect every worker’s wellbeing, we build safer jobsites and stronger teams. Here’s to carrying these lessons forward and keeping crews safe every day.

05/07/2026

Planning is critical to everything that happens on a construction project. Not respecting the plan or planning process, failing to follow an established plan, or neglecting to reassess when conditions change can lead to significant safety incidents. Respecting the plan is more than following instructions. It is about creating a culture of safety where every worker feels empowered to speak up, use Stop Work Authority and collaborate openly across every phase of the project. Learn more: https://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/plan-for-safety-week/resources/

05/06/2026

Fall protection only works when we use it correctly every single time—no shortcuts, no exceptions. Speaking up, slowing down, and choosing the safer action every time is what prevents falls, protects each other, and ensures everyone goes home at the end of the day.

Today we are taking part in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, which remain one of the leading causes of worker fatalities and life-altering...

05/06/2026

Happy National Skilled Trades Day to the people who build, fix, create, and elevate our communities! Your dedication keeps projects on schedule, communities connected, and infrastructure strong.

05/05/2026

Tuesday: Respond

Responding is about what we do once a hazard is recognized—not reacting after something goes wrong, but acting in advance to prevent it from causing harm. Read the full toolbox talk here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/r3z414w9gey8lr4/STW2026_TBT_02_Tuesday_Respond.pdf/file