http://www.better-built.us Better Built News Sat, 19 May 2012 01:00:02 CST en-us http://www.better-built.us/rss/rss.gif http://www.better-built.us 161 86 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=22 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=22 In preparation for the summer season, OSHA has developed heat illness educational materials in English and Spanish, as well as a curriculum to be used for workplace training. Additionally, a web page provides information and resources on heat illness - including how to prevent it and what to do in c... Tue, 15 May 2012 03:45:42 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=20 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=20 ICC will hold two Energy Management trainings designed to help local professionals understand energy management and how concepts on energy efficiency can enhance building performance. The trainings are free but registration is required. Register at www.igencc.org/temt Please open the attachment ... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:13:19 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=19 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=19 The U.S. Green Building Council, Illinois Chapter, Central Illinois Branch has posted new training opportunities. Attendees can earn GBCI and AIA continuing education hours. Visit www.usgbc-illinois.org for details and registration. LEED Webinar(in-person): Building and Materials Reuse-Understand... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:36:53 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=18 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=18 DIOSH Day starts at 7 a.m. at the Peoria Civic Center on February 29, 2012! If you haven't registered but want to come, walk-ins are allowed. If you'd like to just visit the vendors, you can get in for $10. That $10 will give you access to the Mini Health Fair with OSF, Methodist & Trotter Chiro... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:14:01 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=17 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=17 Tri-County Construction Labor-Management Council (TRICON) and Peoria Area Labor Management (PALM) recognized several Peoria area union construction professionals and community members during their 25th Annual Awards Dinner, held Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. Th... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:04:02 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=16 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=16 Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety & Health Day is the premier safety event for Central Illinoisans. The event is set for Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Peoria Civic Center. DIOSH Day features several vendors, 6 breakout sessions, 2 extended workshops and over 20 expert presenters, all ... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:13:10 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=15 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=15 The Illinois Energy Office has announced training for the Illinois construction industry. These seminars will provide the basics for the correct use of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC) and Standard 90.1-2010 in the design, plan review, field inspection, and analysis of constru... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:51:35 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=14 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=14 Join us for the 25th Annual PALM and TRICON Awards Dinner on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. Download a registration form here. The evening features one of this area's founding fathers of labor-management, Joe Blodgett, as he moves us from the early history to the futur... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:24:34 CST http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=13 http://www.better-built.us/news/index.cfm?pageID=5&newsID=13 The West Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council invites you to attend their Annual Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Itoo Hall from 4 to 7 PM. Please RSVP to buildunion@sbcglobal.net or call 309.674.9243.... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:00:43 CST