ASA Midwest Council Names General Contractor of the Year

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The American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council recently named McGrath & Associates the 2025 General Contractor of the Year Award. McGrath won this award in the $65-200-million revenue category. The contractor has won this award three times in the last six years. ASA-member subcontractors voted on general contractors based on such factors as bid ethics, project management practices, safety management and project scheduling. “Being chosen for this award by the regional subcontracting community is a testament to McGrath’s commitment to managing our projects safely and efficiently,” said Nicholas Knobbe, president of McGrath & Associates. “We are grateful to all our employees … Read more

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Iron Workers, Partner Contractors Lead Construction Industry with Trailblazing Mental Health Initiative

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In response to the growing mental health crisis affecting workers across the nation, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers and its 4,000 partner contractors have launched a partnership with CredibleMind, a digital mental health platform. Ironworkers face a disproportionate burden when it comes to mental health, ranking among the top professions affected by suicide, trailing only behind first responders and veterans. IW’s new collaboration with CredibleMind aims to break down stigma, increase access to mental health resources and promote psychological well-being across the workforce. The initiative underscores a broader shift in the building trades: recognizing … Read more

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Post-Tensioning Institute Honors 2025 Project Award Winners

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The Post-Tensioning Institute announced the winners of the 2025 PTI Project Awards, which were presented during the annual PTI Convention held in Phoenix, Arizona. The awards recognize the project of the year, awards of excellence and awards of merit in the categories of post-tensioned bridges, buildings, industrial or special applications, parking structures, repair, rehabilitation and strengthening and slab-on-ground construction. The awards honor exceptional projects from around the world that demonstrate innovation, complexity, cost-effectiveness and aesthetics in post-tensioned concrete design and construction. The project entries are juried by an independent panel of industry professionals. This year’s winners are: 2025 Project Award … Read more

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ABC Names 2025 Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently announced its 2025 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked. The No. 1 2025 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group, followed by BL Harbert International, Brown & Root Industrial Services, Performance Contractors and MMR Constructors. “Competition is a healthy constant in the ever-evolving world of construction, and these companies believe fair and open competition based on merit fosters innovation, increases value and delivers results for the betterment of the individual, the industry and the … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG, The Utility Expo Partner with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo have partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Together, they will launch a multi-year initiative to provide mental health education, suicide prevention resources and training tailored specifically to the needs of the construction industry. The construction sector continues to face one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Through this collaboration, the trade shows will serve as a powerful platform to raise awareness and equip industry professionals with the tools to foster a culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being. “Our industry is built by people — and protecting their mental health is … Read more

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