While this is good news for Arizona,  nearby states of Utah, Texas and California are also ranking in the top 10 states for construction growth nationwide, which  will put a strain on efforts by Arizona projects to recruit out of state workers according to  Lee McPheters at the WP Carey School of Business.
“Competition is going to be heating up for construction workers here in the western part of the United States where the housing boom had its effect when it collapsed and now things are starting to come back,” McPheters said.

As demand for construction labor grows in Phoenix, the average hourly wage for construction workers went up last year 4 percent. Construction workers are also spending more hours on the job on average.

The bill, in part, will grant legal status eventually to the 11 million immigrants nationwide who either came to the U.S. illegally or have overstayed their visas, rescinding the threat of deportation.

But what has construction reps concerned is the portion of the bill that is called the “W visa” program, a three-year classification newly crafted for low-skilled workers in various service industries and agriculture. The new program would grant 20,000 W visas in 2015 and gradually increase that number thereafter to an annual cap of 200,000 after five years. The construction industry, however, would be limited to 15,000 W visas each year.

Arizona’s construction workforce has been making great strides recently, posting the nation’s fourth-largest year-over-year employment increase in February: 7.3 percent, or 8,300 jobs.

While those figures are encouraging, it should be noted the local industry hemorrhaged more than 208,000 jobs during the recession. Even with the recent gains, Arizona’s construction workforce today is roughly 121,700 (according to February data) — far below its prerecession peak of about 350,000.

So the proposed annual cap of 15,000 W visas for the entire nation seems like a drop in the bucket.

Three of the top accidents that occur in the construction industry are falls, being hit or crushed and overexertion. Though it is important that a construction company complete a well executed construction job in a timely manner, it’s unprofitable and senseless for any construction company to suffer any accident at any time. A well trained superintendent on a construction site will insure proper safety precautions as well as enforce the use of  personal protective equipment.

All of AROK’s superintendents, specialized in metal stud framing, drywall and drywall finishing, are OSHA 30 trained as we support safety on any construction job site. Our superintendents are also trained in CPR and First Aid.

Raised server room floors are a key component of data centers. AROK provides the expertise to complete any data floor project of all sizes.

ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS

AROK offers specialized structures with acoustical systems that generally require insulation wrapped with fabric. Our Acoustical systems improve aesthetic appeal and provide soundproofing in the loudest of rooms.

GYPSUM BOARD

Drywall, wallboard or plasterboard, AROK utilizes classic gypsum when creating panels and components that reveal beauty to interior walls and ceilings.

INSULATION

AROK’s experienced professionals ensure great care when creating solid, concealed spaces in walls and ceilings that will help prevent fire and smoke from spreading within any building.

LIGHT-GAUGE FRAMING

Having worked with steel framing for a long time, we understand it’s cost efficiency and design friendly composition. Light-gauge framing is continuing to be a great asset in commercial buildings.

LOAD-BEARING FRAMING

AROK takes great pride in our experience building the exterior and interior walls which support ceilings, roofs and upper floors on large scale projects.

PANELIZATION

AROK serves as a founder and leader in Pre Fabricated Metal Frame Walls since 1972.

PLASTERING

We design beautiful details and finishes that contribute to the aesthetic quality of any commercial space.

SPRAYED ON FIREPROOFING

AROK utilizes cost-efficient fire prevention materials that protect buildings and tenants alike. Structural steel is insulated from fire with our sprayed-on fireproofing and intumescent coatings.

Structural Maintenance

An annual floor inspection performed by a professional access floor technician is important. In areas where there is heavier traffic, it’s recommended that the panels are to be rotated at least four times a year. In order to avoid structural problems, adjust the grid systems approximately two times a year. When installing cutouts or adding new equipment, install additional support pedestals before hand. When any component goes missing, replace as needed. It’s imperative to repair untrimmed cutouts immediately.

Environmental Maintenance

Dust mop every day with an efficient dust-lifter system. Have an authorized access floor technician clean the surface professionally at least two times a year. Use a damp, lint-free, rayon mop along with the appropriate cleaning products to clean the interim. The understructure and subfloor need to be vacuumed at least two times a year. The perforated panels also need to be cleaned twice yearly. Never wax access flooring. Remove any surface wax immediately from laminate surface. Using a vacuum equipped with a static dissipating rod, vacuum carpet panels three times a week. Carpeted access flooring should be cleaned twice a year by extraction. Installing mats at the entry points helps prevent dirt and debris from invading the access flooring environment.

Access Flooring Arizona specializes in raised access flooring. Products include:

• Office Space
• Data Center
• FS Series
• S Series
• Low Profile System
• Airflow
• Understructures
• Accessories
• Floor Finishes
• Green Building Elements

The key components of a raised access flooring system can be defined as follows:

Floor Panel
This is the horizontal load bearing component of a raised floor. It is normally 24″x 24″ square (industry standard module size) but can be 24″ metric square. These sizes are nominal sizes and clarification should be sought from the manufacturer as to their stated panel size and tolerances.

These floor panels will be supplied as either bare finished to accept a carpet tile finish on site or, with a factory bonded finish.

For more information about Raised Flooring contact the AROK Team Today!

(602) 997-1492

For more information about Raised Flooring contact the AROK Team Today!

(602) 997-1492