Pacific Wall Systems’ Leah Wimberly Becomes First Woman Appointed to WWCCA Executive Board in 124-Year History

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In a historic move that reflects the construction industry’s evolving leadership landscape, Leah Wimberly, principal at Pacific Wall Systems, has been appointed to the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association executive board of directors — becoming the first woman to hold the role since the association’s founding in 1901. Wimberly’s leadership reflects her belief in construction as a field full of opportunity. “This industry offers meaningful careers for everyone, and I’m honored to represent both my peers and competitors on the WWCCA executive board,” says Wimberly. “I look forward to working collaboratively with fellow members and labor partners to advance … Read more

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Early Design, Construction Delivered on Western Sydney International Airport

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Bechtel recently delivered the design and construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport on behalf of the Australian Government. This key milestone positions WSI to commence passenger and cargo flights in late 2026, welcoming up to 10 million passengers per year in its initial phase. The project is Australia’s first international, greenfield airport in over 50 years and has been a catalyst for economic development. The entire WSI project has created 11,650 annual full-time equivalent jobs, with over half coming from the local area. The hub will drive growth in Western Sydney’s visitor economy and is projected … Read more

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Joint Venture Awarded Front End Engineering, Design for Proposed Phase 2 Expansion of LNG Canada Facility

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Fluor Corporation’s joint venture with JGC Corporation has been awarded the contract to update the Front End Engineering and Design for a proposed Phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada facility located on the traditional territory of Haisla Nation in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. This award follows the commissioning of Phase 1 with the recent shipment of the project’s first liquefied natural gas export cargo. Since 2018, the JGC Fluor JV has been instrumental in delivering Phase 1 of the project by providing critical engineering, procurement, fabrication management, construction and commissioning services to build the facility and support safe startup. … Read more

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Team Tapped to Build ‘The Bridge’ at Utrecht Science Park in Netherlands

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The signing of the construction team agreement between Kadans Science Partner, and BAM Bouw en Techniek, officially marked the start of construction on the innovative transition building “The Bridge” at Utrecht Science Park in the Netherlands. Arcadis is serving as structural engineer and consultant for installations & BREEAM and cepezed as architects. The Bridge is being built on the shell of the former Earth Sciences building and will initially house institutes such as the Institute for Biodynamics and Biocomplexity, the Institute of Environmental Biology and part of the Bijvoet Centre during the renovation of the Kruyt Building. Afterward, the building … Read more

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Automatic Bandsaw Delivers Cost-Effective Cutting for Diverse Construction Applications

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BEHRINGER Saws’ HBE511A Dynamic, an automatic bandsaw, delivers high-performance saw cuts with very tight tolerances across a wide range of materials in the construction industry. The HBE511A Dynamic is highly versatile, efficiently handling profiles, tubes and solid materials. Its wide-opening full-enclosure design ensures uncompromising work protection without sacrificing accessibility, making it a safe and practical choice for various industrial applications. The bandsaw’s low-energy consumption contributes to energy-saving production, aligning with modern sustainability goals. The HBE511A Dynamic features in-house manufactured cast iron band guiding parts that provide superior vibration damping directly at the cutting edge, significantly extending tool life. The machine’s … Read more

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