Safety Council Recognizes Gilbane for 10M Safe Hours in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Gilbane Federal has been recognized by the National Safety Council, USA, for topping a safety milestone: 10 million safe work hours without any recordable or lost time injuries on projects for the Royal Saudi Air Force on several air bases located throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Gilbane and its local partner Yuksel earned the award while managing numerous infrastructure projects at Royal Saudi Air Force facilities in conjunction with the United States Air Force. “Safety is a deeply held commitment at Gilbane,” said Heidi DeBenedetti, executive vice president and Gilbane federal leader. “We believe that nothing is more important […]

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Joint Venture Team Delivers Modernization, Expansion Phase I at Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry

The modernization and expansion program at the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry has achieved a major milestone – the completion of Phase 1. Atkinson Construction, in a joint venture with Clark Construction Group, is leading construction efforts at the busiest commercial port of entry in California and the third busiest border crossing in the nation. The massive undertaking involved the construction of five new facilities, including the commercial annex building that will house the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection enrollment center and other CBP operations, the primary and exit inspection canopies, the hazmat inspection building with associated […]

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Cancer Center and Research Institute at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Tops Out

The Northeast Texas Cancer and Research Institute in Tyler, Texas recently topped out. A Cottonwood Development project, the 85,000-square-foot research facility is located on the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler campus and will provide outpatient care to surrounding communities. General contractor McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. broke ground on the project in May 2021 and is expected to complete construction in September of this year. The Northeast Texas Cancer and Research Institute will consist of specialized areas for Texas Oncology, including 30,000 square feet of clinic space for medical, radiation and gynecologic oncology services, and nearly 3,000 square feet dedicated […]

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Caterpillar Launches Bigger, More Competitive Global Operator Challenge

Caterpillar Inc. invites machine operators around the globe to put their skills and precision to the test in the 2022-23 Global Operator Challenge. The challenge allows men and women to prove their excellence in safely and efficiently operating Cat machinery. “More than 80 Cat dealers will host local, one-of-a-kind competitions, celebrating equipment operators and enabling them to showcase their exceptional skills in fun and dynamic ways,” said Tony Fassino, group president of Construction Industries. “Whether their expertise lies in digging a trench, moving aggregates or managing demolition, our Global Operator Challenge will be demanding for even the most experienced operators.” […]

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HostDime Corporate Headquarters, Data Center Reach Construction Milestone

HostDime and construction firm Robins & Morton recently celebrated the topping out of HostDime’s new Orlando-area corporate headquarters and data center in Eatonville, Florida. When finished, the seven-story, 100,000-square-foot building will house the only enterprise Tier IV public data center in Central Florida, as well as adjoining offices, client-focused and community meeting spaces, sports court and a history of the internet museum. Tier IV is the highest level of reliability, with multiple levels of redundancy in a structure designed to withstand Category 5 hurricane-level winds. “The technology ecosystem in Orlando has grown so much. We’re proud to bring this innovative […]

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