AWC Releases National Mass Timber Alternative Materials and Methods Guide

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The American Wood Council has released a national Mass Timber Alternative Materials and Methods Guide for use with the 2018 International Building Code. The AMM Guide is designed to help bridge the gap between the codes adopted in each state and the newer mass timber provisions in the 2024 IBC. Adopting the most recent edition of the Building Code, like the 2024 IBC, can be a slow multi-year process for states or jurisdictions. As a result, there is sometimes a gap between what is included in the currently adopted code in a state and what is allowable based on the … Read more

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New Survey Lists Toughest Jobs in America

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Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey. The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are trade workers), asking respondents what they believe the “toughest” jobs are and what comes to mind when they think of “tough jobs.” Police officers ranked No. 5, followed by EMTs and astronauts. While some listed unique professions, others shared descriptors of what makes a job challenging, like “solving other people’s problems all day with little to no help,” “constantly making quick decisions and being stuck in stressful situations daily” or “something … Read more

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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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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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