Weirton Looking for Engineering Consultant for Road Project

City officials are searching for an engineering consultant to assist with plans for the construction of a proposed industrial access road in Weirton.

The city posted a notice on its website earlier this week seeking statements of qualifications for such a consultant “to provide planning, surveying, environmental services, design, permitting, bidding, project management, construction administration and inspection services in addition to other work for road and intersection projects related to development taking place in the city.”

Office Space Available at OVCEC Building

Approximately 2,700 sq. ft.: Spacious and versatile, perfect for growing businesses or established teams.

Located off I-70 in Wheeling, WV, our prime location offers a host of advantages:

• Strategic Location & Easy Access: Conveniently situated off I-70, with immediate proximity to Wheeling Hospital, restaurants, and other businesses.
• Ample Free Parking: A spacious, newly paved parking lot ensures hassle-free parking for you, your team, and visitors.
• Customizable Spaces: Spaces can be tailored to meet your business needs, including opportunities for interior floor plan customization and branding to reflect your company's identity and culture.
• Fitness Trail: Enjoy The Wheeling Heritage Trail for invigorating breaks and wellness activities, just steps away.
• Responsive Management: On-site management ensuring quick resolutions to any issues or concerns.

Email ovcec@ovcec.com for leasing inquiries.

As a “thank you” for your membership with OVCEC, your business has access to national account pricing with several vendors through OVCEC’s Member Rewards Program. These national accounts are managed by DSI, a group purchasing organization, but the associated savings opportunities are available to you solely as an OVCEC membership benefit and without DSI based costs or purchasing requirements.

Maintenance Repair & Operations Supplies

• 35% - 80% off the catalog price on an assortment of the most commonly purchased items
• 18% - 50% off the catalog price across all category groups and products not included in custom DSI Core List
• Ability to work with a local store and representative

Next step: If you would like to register for a Fastenal national account, Michael Petruzzi will send you a Fastenal Participation Form to complete and return to him along with a recent invoice (e.g., fasteners, drywall screws, etc.) to provide a cost comparison. Call 720-382-8162 or email mpetruzzi@dsi-mail.com.

Using Internal Traffic Control Plans to Prevent Construction Worker Injuries and Fatalities in Work Zones

The blog provides a recent data summary, information on stand-down events, an overview of the importance and application of internal traffic control plans in work zones, and a section listing several useful resources.

We hope this NIOSH Science Blog is another useful tool to share with your partners and organizations to help decrease worker injuries and fatalities in work zones.

Governor’s Highway Safety Program Warns About Dangers of Distracted Driving

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to share this important message: Put the Phone Away or Pay.