S. M. Wilson Promotes Devan Cobb to Project Superintendent

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S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Devan Cobb to project superintendent. Cobb joined the company in fall 2025 and has primarily worked on the firm’s commercial and retail projects, including construction of the new Target in Springfield, Missouri. “Devan has consistently demonstrated the attitude and expertise necessary to succeed in this new role of project superintendent,” said Sean Fuller, S. M. Wilson director of Field Ops. Cobb has 12 years of construction experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. His ability to guide and manage subcontractors and suppliers while effectively coordinating with owners and architects makes him well … Read more

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Design-Build Team Tops Out UC Davis Health California Tower

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McCarthy Building Companies, in collaboration with SmithGroup and UC Davis Health, recently celebrated the topping out of the California Tower at UC Davis Health, marking a significant construction milestone with the completion of the building’s structural steel frame. Project partners, field teams and leaders gathered on site to recognize the achievement, continuing the long-standing construction tradition of topping out and celebrating the collective effort that brought the structure to its full height, featuring 22,000 pieces of steel weighing 15,000 tons. The milestone also signals ironworkers are nearing completion of their work on the tower as the project transitions into its … Read more

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Mohammed VI Tower Sets New Benchmark for Skyline in Africa

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Construction is complete on the Mohammed VI Tower, a new architectural icon that stands as the tallest tower in Morocco. Rising 250 meters above the Bouregreg Valley in Rabat, the tower is a symbol of Morocco’s modern ambitions. Visible from 50 kilometers away, the 55-story tower emerges from a four-level podium, creating a striking rocket-like silhouette on Rabat’s skyline. Awarded in 2018 by O TOWER, BESIX delivered the project in a joint venture with its partner TGCC under a Design-Build contract, covering full responsibility for design, engineering, procurement and construction, including structural works, façades, advanced electro-mechanical building systems, luxurious finishes … Read more

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Iconic Bendor Island Project South of France Reopens

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After undergoing several years of renovation, Bendor Island officially reopened and will be open to the public May 1, operating under the Zannier Hotels brand. This iconic project, which was led by the Paul Ricard Company and carried out by a consortium headed by Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est, is the crowning achievement of an exceptional development combining heritage restoration, new construction and compliance with stringent environmental requirements. Just off the coast of Bandol, in the South of France, Bendor Island was acquired by Paul Ricard in 1950. It has undergone a massive transformation that has brought it up to date, while … Read more

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PCL Takes Home Two Toronto Construction Association Awards

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PCL Constructors Canada earned high honors at the Toronto Construction Association’s Best of the Best Awards, with two wins recognizing professional excellence and outstanding contributions to the GTA construction industry. Presented at the TCA’s 158th Annual General Meeting, PCL was awarded Project Achievement Awards for the Kingsway College Senior School Phase 2 renovation and George Brown Polytechnic’s Limberlost Place. The awards spotlight excellence across the GTA construction industry, recognizing those who set new standards for performance and professionalism and commending teams that excel through innovation, strong leadership and collaborative execution. Best of the Best Small Project Achievement Award: Kingsway College … Read more

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