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Senator Ted Cruz visited Spawglass’ Village of Southhampton jobsite in Houston this week to tour the site, hear from construction executives, and promote his new bill, the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act during an event hosted by Associated Builders and Contractors of Houston. In an effort to help… read moreby Marek Brothers on
The following article was authored by Elizabeth McPherson and originally published on Construction Citizen.by Jorge Vazquez on
You are at risk from falling objects when you are beneath equipment, scaffolds, etc., or where overhead work is being performed. There is a danger from flying objects when power tools, or activities like pushing, pulling, or prying, may cause objects to become airborne. Injuries can range from minor abrasions to concussions, blindness, or death.… read moreby Marek Brothers on
The following article was authored by Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of Construction Career Collaborative.Back in January, the Construction Career Collaborative (C3) hosted a meeting with members of its board of directors and other interested parties to establish new strategic goals. One of the primary themes that emerged was the… read moreby Marek Brothers on
O.S.H.A. identifies falls as one of the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. This is why employees must be trained to recognize fall exposures and have the authority to take corrective actions.We have all heard the expression - ‘it’s not the fall that’s hurts but the sudden stop at the end’. Think of a fall as “...a… read moreby Marek Brothers on
The following article was authored by Angela Robbins and originally published on Construction Career Collaborative.April 4th was a big day for us at Construction Career Collaborative (C3). We launched our first annual career fair for graduating high school seniors around Houston. School guidance counselors and the C3 People Development team put a… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
At MAREK, we rely on our employees to work as teams to build our jobs, and without teamwork, we would not be able to accomplish any of our goals. The teams that we have are generally comprised from a very diverse group, be it different trades, races, genders, religions, etc. We feel that the diversity we have throughout our organization is one of… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
We have all experienced slipping, tripping, stumbling or falling. Usually, the only result is that you feel silly, embarrassed, and perhaps got a scrape or bruise. But falls kill 1,200 people at work a year. They are the biggest cause of accidental death in the workplace. More than 33,000 people are disabled every year from falling down… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Mandatory Topic:Notice to Supervisors: Mandatory Demonstration requires a Minimum of 20 minutes to effectively cover topic.You will need to demonstrate material handling with at least two different sizes of rock: refer to weight/loading information listed below that was obtained from our suppliers. You will need to demonstrate manual… read moreby Marek Brothers on
The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.The filmmakers behind The Rational Middle documentary series on immigration took their show on the road in Austin this past week with a screening of two of their films at the Bullock Museum. After the films were shown, a robust… read moreby Marek Brothers on
MAREK Field Supervisor Jaime Ramos was recognized Friday at AGC Houston’s Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Awards Program as the 2018 AGC Standard of Excellence Award winner. Jaime, nominated by McCarthy Builders for his outstanding work on the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) Glassell School project last year, shares this award with… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
The “War on Falls” was declared with only one thing in mind – to prevent injuries by eliminating fall exposures. Zero tolerance and suspensions are merely tools to deal with a violation after it occurs. The ultimate goal is eliminate the exposure in the first place. That can only be accomplished by each and every one of us understanding what is… read moreby Marek Brothers on
The following article was authored by Lauren Pinch and originally published in Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.“Our most precious resource is people,” says Mike Holland, COO of MAREK, recently named Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2018 Contractor… read moreby Marek Brothers on
The following was published in The Leader:A local contracting company that is a longtime Oak Forest community staple was recently recognized for its prowess.Associated Builders and Contractors named MAREK as its 2018 Contractor of the Year, an award that recognizes companies for corporate integrity, commitment to safety, professional development… read moreby Marek Brothers on
LONG BEACH, California, March 28—Associated Builders and Contractors named MAREK, headquartered in Houston, as its 2018 Contractor of the Year, an award that recognizes companies for corporate integrity, commitment to safety, professional development and expert craftsmanship. Mike Holland, chief operating officer of MAREK, accepted the honor at… read moreWhy Leaders In The Construction Industry Say Immigration Reform Could Solve Houston’s Workforce Woes
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Over the past few decades, Chief Operating Officer for Marek Brothers Mike Holland has seen the construction industry change.
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The filmmakers behind the award-winning Rational Middle documentary series on immigration will showcase their work and host a discussion on the issue at an event next week in Austin.by Marek Brothers on
Dallas Morning News business columnist Mitchell Schnurman this week explored the question of why business leaders in Texas are once again pushing for comprehensive immigration reform. He put it succinctly: It’s the workforce, stupid.That’s one way to sum up the rationale behind a new push by Texas businesses to rally support for immigrants… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Crystalline silica is a common mineral in the earth's crust, and is found in many types of rock including sand, quartz, and granite. Silica is present in both work and non-work environments, and exposure to crystalline silica dust has long been known to cause a disease called silicosis. When you inhale crystalline silica the lung tissue reacts by… read more