Construction Milestone Reached on Plano ISD Fine Arts Center Project

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An important milestone in the construction of the Plano ISD Fine Arts Center, located in Plano, Texas, has recently been reached with the completion of the project’s architectural concrete walls. The tall and carefully designed walls are focal points that the rest of the center’s design was largely based upon. McCarthy Building Companies, the general contractor, is self-performing the concrete work in this facility that features a 1,500-seat multi-purpose performance hall with an upper-level balcony and lower-level orchestra pit, a 250-seat studio black box theater, a rehearsal studio for music and dance and a visual arts gallery. The concrete package … Read more

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History Unearthed at San Pedro Creek Culture Park

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It’s common for Texans to “Remember the Alamo!” with the Spanish mission being by far the most storied landmark in San Antonio, if not the entire state. However, there are many other parts of San Antonio’s 300-year past that also bear remembering. Sometimes it just takes some digging—with historical records or, in the Sundt-Davila joint-venture project team’s case, a Cat 308 mini excavator—to bring them to the public’s attention. During earth work on what will be a public entertainment plaza, part of Phase 1.2 of the San Pedro Creek Culture Park project, the project team recently uncovered the foundation of … Read more

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JE Dunn Houston Excels in ABC Safety Management System

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JE Dunn Construction has achieved Platinum Level in the Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP safety management system. Founded in 1989, STEP participation demonstrates safety leadership and a cultural commitment to safety performance. STEP applicants measure their safety processes and policies on 24 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents. JE Dunn excelled in the training category, as not only are frontline employees trained in safety, but training extends to trade partners as well. This safety culture starts with top management and permeates through all levels of the company. Despite … Read more

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Joint Venture Begins Construction on Port of Entry Modernization, Expansion Project

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Atkinson/Clark, a joint venture of Guy F. Atkinson Construction and Clark Construction Group, recently began on the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry Modernization and Expansion project. Being developed by the U.S. General Services Administration, the project will help modernize and expand California’s busiest commercial truck border crossing to address dramatic growth in traffic volumes. One of three ports of entry for commercial and pedestrian travelers between San Diego and Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry processes 1 million trucks, 6.6 million vehicles, 3.6 million pedestrian travelers, $18 billion worth of exports and $34 billion worth of … Read more

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The UP Companies Hires David Schwetz as General Superintendent in New Kansas City Office

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David Schwetz was recently hired by The UP Companies to serve as general superintendent in the company’s new Kansas City, Missouri office. Through UPCO’s Square UP Builders division, Schwetz will primarily focus on carpentry projects and will also support Regional Director David Murrell with expansion efforts in the Greater Kansas City area. “In his new position, Dave will be responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining field personnel in the Kansas City area. He will also work to maximize productivity and efficiency on jobsites while creating and maintaining a workforce safety culture,” says Murrell. Schwetz has 25 years of industry experience. … Read more

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