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WINTER EDITION February 2017
FEATURES Management
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Mini Maneuverability Mini cranes find their place in steel erection work By Lucy Perry
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In the Field A Blueprint for Better Quality Welds Helping welders understand, read, and use Welding Procedure Specifications By Lucy Perry
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Special Focus Convention Preview Tap into Old School Experience and 21st Century Ideas at SEAA Convention.
24 Cover Story University Projects Selected for Project of the Year. By Tina Cauller
About the cover: Bracken Construction, working on The Pavilion at Ole Miss, connects the first section of a three section truss. This was the last truss assembly to be installed.
seaa.net ONLINE HIGHLIGHTS QQErection topics offered at The Steel Conference QQNew requirements for tracking workplace injuries, illnesses QQOSHA issues recommended practices to promote workplace safety, health QQProtecting retractable lifelines from arcing damage
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