Abbott Construction, STO Building Group Merger to Expand Geographic Reach

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Abbott Construction has merged with STO Building Group to become a member of the STO family of companies. The merger will allow both firms to leverage each other’s geographic reach to better serve clients with multiple locations and enhance the services and areas of expertise they can offer across that expanded footprint. Founded in 1983, Abbott is a West Coast commercial builder that works with clients in a variety of sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, education, nonprofit, retail and tenant interiors. Some of its most notable recent projects include the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and University of Puget Sound Welcome … Read more

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John Cherington Joins JE Dunn’s Raleigh Office as Life Sciences Superintendent

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John Cherington has joined the Raleigh, North Carolina office of JE Dunn Construction as Life Sciences Superintendent. Cherington is engaged in construction planning and sequencing during the preconstruction phase and continues into the field where he oversees safety, quality and construction trade partners through start up and commissioning, qualification and validation. Cherington brings 30 years of industry experience to JE Dunn, which includes MEP, instrumentation and controls, and process controls expertise. He will oversee the successful delivery of pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facilities, including greenfield and renovations in operational facilities. His portfolio includes a 176,000-square-foot expansion for PharmaForce in New Albany, … Read more

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One-Third Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs in Latest 12 Months

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Only 30% of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs in the past year, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said construction employment in most parts of the country was being impacted by the pandemic as businesses and local governments curtail planned construction projects. “The pandemic has devastated the finances for businesses, institutions and state and local governments, leading to widespread postponements and cancellations of construction projects,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “As contractors use up the funds from Paycheck Protection Program loans, even more job … Read more

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New Report Breaks Down Construction Costs, Innovations Spurred by Pandemic

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According to a new white paper published by Hoar Construction, new safety protocols and schedule adjustments spurred by the pandemic can cost an active project 2% of time every day per capita on a work site w/ 300 employees—that’s approximately 12 minutes of a 10-hour workday based off one construction site managed by Hoar in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although this estimate does not reflect actual cumulative time losses for that project or any other project, cumulative effects threaten to derail many projects, leading to the increase of tactics, such as pull planning for budget-conscious owners and developers who are tightening … Read more

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Innovative Construction Techniques, Unique Design Elements Create Exhibit Space for Modern Art

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Construction is complete on the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. This is the second phase of expansion for Texas’ oldest museum. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. served as the construction manager at-risk for both phases, working with the design team, Steven Holl Architects, from the project’s inception to ensure the vision of the museum came to life. McCarthy utilized innovative technologies to construct models and plan for the unique challenges, features and materials that come with building a home for global art and culture. The first phase of the MFAH project included a new 102,500-square-foot Glassell … Read more

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