Rising Stars Program Launches Mentorship Alliance With New York-Based Partners

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The Rising Stars Program has announced the launch of its mentorship alliance in Brooklyn, which will equip young professionals with the tools they need to succeed in the construction industry. Designed to support participants as they navigate workforce entry, the mentor program will last up to a year after graduation. With plans to launch in April 2025, this will be a collaborative effort with two New York-based partners—Urban Green Council and RiseBoro Community Partnership. “Having a mentor helps ease the transition into the workforce and benefits recent graduates looking to receive guidance, support and insights from someone who understands the … Read more

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Survey Finds 46% of Americans Plan to Dig Without Calling 811, Risking Utility Disruptions, Hazards

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In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Common Ground Alliance has announced results from a recent national survey which found 27.2 million Americans planning digging projects in the next year will not contact 811, putting themselves and their communities at risk. Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities can lead to service outages, costly fines and repairs, and even serious injury or death. Accidentally striking gas, electric, communications, water or sewer lines can cause significant disruptions to homes and businesses. A free 811 request is available by calling 811 or submitting a ticket online. A dig request … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February

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National nonresidential construction spending increased .3% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled roughly $1.2 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased .4%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up .2% in February. “Nonresidential spending rebounded in February, rising to the highest level on record,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “A surge in highway and street spending accounted for more than 40% of the monthly increase, and … Read more

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Willmeng Completes Work on Outdoor Addition to Historic Piper Writer’s House at ASU

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Willmeng Construction has completed renovations of the President’s Cottage which housed Arizona State University’s presidents from 1907 to 1959. The house is now the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing. The Willmeng team led construction of a large, outdoor covered patio which provides the fondly referred to Piper Writer’s House with space to host larger gatherings, workshops and performances. The Piper Writer’s House was originally called the President’s Cottage and it served as the home for several university presidents until 1959 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its rich history includes visits from notable figures … Read more

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Balfour Beatty, Roseville City School District Break Ground on New Winding Creek Elementary School

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Balfour Beatty and Roseville City School District celebrated the groundbreaking of Winding Creek Elementary School on March 25 with a ceremonial dirt turning event. The new 71,130-square-foot facility will serve 650 students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, providing a learning environment designed to enhance educational opportunities for the Roseville community. The new two-story educational facility is being constructed on a 7.6-acre site. The school, designed by HMC, will feature flexible learning spaces including specialty learning areas, a library, multi-purpose building for indoor play, administrative support spaces, on-site sidewalks, playgrounds and landscaping. Construction is underway for the new Winding Creek … Read more

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