Tri State District Council of the Opcmia

08/24/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: On Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2026, we will be holding OSHA 10-Hour training at the Union Hall beginning at 7:30 AM! Please note: you must attend both days to receive the certification.

08/24/2026

The I-376 Commercial Street Bridge reopened to traffic 8 days ahead of schedule, and this extraordinary achievement belongs to every person who made it possible.

From closure to demolition, implosion cleanup, bridge slide, roadway reconstruction, and reopening, this team accomplished in just 17 days what many thought couldn't be done.

People have called this project a feat of engineering. They're right. But the true marvel wasn't just the bridge. It was the people behind it.

It was the employees who showed up in 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week. It was the equipment operators, laborers, pile drivers, carpenters, cement masons, ironworkers, electricians, truck drivers, supervisors, engineers, inspectors—every trade represented on this project.

It was the determination to keep moving through extreme heat, wildfire smoke, long shifts, sleepless nights, and time away from their families. It was the grit to solve challenges in real time and the commitment to never compromise on safety or quality.

Every yard of concrete placed, every beam set, every bolt tightened, every piece of debris removed, and every hour worked brought this bridge one step closer to reopening a week ahead of schedule.

This project wasn't defined by steel and concrete. It was defined by sacrifice, craftsmanship, resilience, and pride.

To our dedicated crews, our project partners, and the members of the local unions who built this bridge—thank you. Your work will serve this community for generations, and everyone who crosses this bridge will benefit from the commitment demonstrated every single day.

This is your achievement.

Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, LIUNA, International Union of Operating Engineers Local #66, Cement Masons Local #526

08/21/2026

You can show off your Union pride with OPCMIA gear- shop playing cards, mugs, polo shirts, tumblers, t-shirts, and more!

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08/20/2026

From the Hoover Dam to your neighborhood sidewalk, concrete shapes our world! 🌎 OPCMIA members provide the expertise to place and finish one of the world's most essential building materials. Learn more about our industry: opcmia.org/about-us/our-industry

08/19/2026

Our apprentices get great hands-on experience, whether it's building practice booths, applying air and moisture barriers, applying finish, or making a mantle! 💪

08/18/2026

North America's Building Trades Unions highlights the difference between union and non-union! 👇

08/18/2026

ForConstructionPros.com outlines how concrete sewer pipes are rapidly deteriorating due to microbially induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) and what can be done to extend their service life.

Understand microbially-induced corrosion of concrete in concrete sewer systems. Explore how bacteria produce sulfuric acid and the antimicrobial solutions extending infrastructure lifespan.

08/17/2026

The construction occupation has one of the highest injury rates, with chronic pain and opioid addiction two of the risk factors that contribute to the su***de rate in the industry. CPWR offers resources on opioid deaths, prevention, and pain management solutions 👉 preventconstructionsu***de.com/substance-abuse

08/14/2026

OSHA's Education Center outlines how to work safely with concrete, including comprehensive PPE use, good hygiene practices, and awareness of surrounding conditions in construction environments as critical to preventing both catastrophic accidents and cumulative damage to worker health.

Learn key risks and essential protective practices for safe concrete and masonry construction, from forming to finishing.

08/13/2026

More than just a building material, plaster continues to shape modern spaces with strength, durability, and fire resistance, all thanks to the skilled craftsmanship of OPCMIA members! Learn more about our industry at opcmia.org/about-us/our-industry/