U.S. Department of Labor Releases Updated Technical Assistance Guide for Construction Industry Contractors

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released a comprehensive Technical Assistance Guide for the construction industry. The guide will assist contractors meet their legal requirements and responsibilities for equal employment opportunity by preventing violations before they occur. OFCCP published the TAG for the construction industry to reflect today’s regulations and provide practical, useful compliance assistance resources for contractors in the construction industry. This guide provides a valuable self-assessment tool for contractors to review the practices they have in place to eliminate discrimination and achieve their equal employment opportunity goals. At a minimum, this guide … Read more

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How to Recruit, Retain Veterans on Your Team

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Veterans on your team are a great asset, but they don’t just appear By: Julie Davis In the construction industry, servant leadership, teamwork, communications, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly are often considered top priorities in building a successful team. Construction supervisors would be hard-pressed to find a tighter grouping of those skills than in today’s U.S. military veterans. If you’re looking to add to your staff, here’s why veterans should be at the top of your list, how to recruit them and how to keep them once you have them. “I kept my … Read more

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A Chat with Shawn Morrison, Senior Superintendent at Haselden Construction

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Working toward common goal, encouraging accountability help garner team buy-in  By Chris Maday Schmidt Shawn Morrison, senior superintendent, has been with Haselden Construction for more than 20 years and is well-respected in the industry. In his role, he oversees all Haselden’s projects in the Western region. He earned his B.S. in management, is a LEED Accredited Professional and certified in stormwater management, CPR and first aid; he also holds Healthcare Construction Certification. Join Construction Superintendent as Morrison talks about his background on high-profile projects, as well as employment alongside his brother, unique challenges working in the Aspen area and how … Read more

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Hilltop Village Project to Revitalize Gateway to Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University recently selected Gilbane Development Company, the real estate development, financing, ownership and management arm of Gilbane Inc., with the intent to enter into a public-private partnership to design, build, finance, operate and maintain some or all of The Hilltop Village project on its main campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gilbane Building Company will serve as construction manager. The Hilltop Village will revitalize the gateway to WMU with improved amenities, facilities and access providing an enhanced user experience for students, faculty, staff and the greater Kalamazoo community. WMU plans to reimagine the entire southern portion of its main campus … Read more

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Specialist Hospital Under Construction in Sweden Tracking for Environmental Building, Silver Level

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Skanska has signed an agreement with the Region Västra Götaland, Västfastigheter, to build the new Högsbo specialist hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. The contract is worth approximately SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in Swedish order bookings for the fourth quarter 2019. The project includes a new hospital building and a supply building, totaling about 27,300 square meters, and an associated garage with 175 parking spaces. The hospital building will be five stories high and will contain operating rooms, reception and resources for imaging and sampling for both adults and children. The building will be certified in accordance with Environmental … Read more

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