CMAA Honors 20 Outstanding Construction Management Projects in 2022

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The Construction Management Association of America has recognized 20 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2022 Project Achievement Award winners are: Environmental: Construction value less than $50 million Soldier Canyon Filter Plant Expansion Owner: Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority Project Team: Ditesco Services, Stantec, BCER, Houston Engineering Environmental: Construction value less than $50 million Middle Fork Nooksack River Fish Passage Project Owner: City of Bellingham Project Team: HDR, Walsh Group, Collins Engineers Education: Construction value greater than $50 million Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Owner: Austin Independent School District Project Team: AECOM, R-O Construction, O’Connell Robertson … Read more

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Power Tool Institute Cautions Tool Buyers against Counterfeit, Knock-Off Batteries

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When it comes to buying power tool batteries, going cheap can have potentially disastrous consequences, which is why the Power Tool Institute strongly cautions tool buyers to only buy batteries manufactured by their tool’s original equipment manufacturer. The costs related to a single fire caused by a counterfeit or knock-off battery will quickly reveal the lower initial purchase price to be no bargain at all. Fires and injuries cost much more than buying quality OEM batteries. Spending a little more up front for a product that will perform well and for a longer period of time is a smart investment. … Read more

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New Standard to Help in Design of Barriers in Building Construction

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A new ASTM International standard will describe in detail the design and specification process for water vapor transmission properties of water-resistive barriers and air barriers in building construction. ASTM’s performance of buildings committee developed the new standard, which will soon be published as E3127. ASTM International member Danko Davidovic says that the new standard will explain how WRB/AB systems perform in different wall and roof assemblies in various climates when the moisture migration by water vapor diffusion is taken into consideration. The standard reflects the best building science practices with regard to how water vapor transmission properties of WRB/AB impact … Read more

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Teens Sign on for Careers in Skilled Trades

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Boldt recently hosted a signing day to celebrate its youth apprentices committing to pursue a career in the skilled trades or attend a post-secondary institution. Following the signing day, the company hosted a new career event called BuildX, an interactive day-in-the-life experience to connect industry leaders and high school students curious about a career in construction, architecture or engineering. Boldt’s youth apprentices signed letters of intent to either an area university, or union, where they will pursue a career in the skilled trades – a sector in high demand due to large labor shortages. According to the Associated Builders and … Read more

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Construction Industry Round Table Announces Board Elections & New Chairman

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Peter Emmons, president, CEO and founder of Structural Group, Inc., has been elected as the 2022-23 chairman of the Construction Industry Round Table. Emmons was elected during CIRT’s annual spring conference in Washington, D.C., which also welcomed new directors. Emmons has over 47 years of experience repairing, restoring and protecting infrastructure. He is a frequent speaker at the World of Concrete, past president of the International Concrete Repair Institute, past chairman of ICRI TAC and numerous ICRI and American Concrete Institute committees. He is also author of Concrete Repair and Maintenance, Illustrated, as well as other industry papers and presentations. … Read more

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