Construction Complete on New RTBF Headquarters Média Square in Belgium

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BESIX, Valens and In Advance, together JV VALBESINA, recently completed Média Square in Brussels (Belgium), the new headquarters and production company of Belgian Radio and Television of the French Community. The building covers a gross area of 38,000 square meters. Média Square is equipped with 18 studios, designed to share equipment between the teams, which optimizes resources and accelerates content production. This versatility meant the site teams faced unique structural and acoustic challenges during construction. “We constructed these studios as completely soundproof units,” said Tom Michiels, project director at BESIX. “Each studio is surrounded by multiple layers of sound-absorbing material … Read more

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Gripple Introduces TecLoc Conduit Claw Engineered for Fast, Versatile Seismic Stiffening

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Gripple introduces the TecLoc Conduit Claw, a revolutionary and innovative seismic rod stiffener designed to deliver a reliable, rapid and cost-effective stiffening solution. The TecLoc Conduit Claw is a fast and secure, IAPMO-approved seismic rod stiffening clip, designed to be quickly installed using pipe or conduit to secure suspended services and prevent buckling in seismic conditions in a variety of construction applications. One-of-a-kind, this groundbreaking new product has been specifically engineered to be retrofittable, allowing it to be installed after services are fully suspended. This makes it an ideal solution for late-stage modifications or unexpected changes during construction and a … Read more

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Redi-Wash System Transforms Concrete Washouts

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Jadair International has updated its Redi-Wash Washout System, a compact, closed-loop solution that streamlines concrete truck washouts while reclaiming valuable materials and recycling water. Designed for fast, efficient operation, the system enables drivers to complete a washout in minutes with a simple push of a button. The Redi-Wash unit separates sand, stone and cement fines from washout slurry. Recovered materials can be reused in lower-spec mixes or sold, providing additional revenue. The system also recycles and clarifies water for future use, significantly reducing waste and disposal costs. Unlike traditional settling ponds, Redi-Wash requires minimal space, eliminates messy sludge and reduces … Read more

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ASA Midwest Council Names General Contractor of the Year

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The American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council recently named McGrath & Associates the 2025 General Contractor of the Year Award. McGrath won this award in the $65-200-million revenue category. The contractor has won this award three times in the last six years. ASA-member subcontractors voted on general contractors based on such factors as bid ethics, project management practices, safety management and project scheduling. “Being chosen for this award by the regional subcontracting community is a testament to McGrath’s commitment to managing our projects safely and efficiently,” said Nicholas Knobbe, president of McGrath & Associates. “We are grateful to all our employees … Read more

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Field Notes: People-First Planning

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Lean-driven tools to drive on-time project delivery By Paul Studley Over the past three decades I’ve spent in the field, I’ve learned some incredibly valuable lessons. One: a toolbox says a lot about the person carrying it. Two: in this fast-paced, high-risk industry where change is the only constant, you need more than blueprints, Bobcats and boots on the ground to be successful. To get the job done right and delivered on time, you need the best tools at your disposal — from sophisticated, Lean planning resources, to emotionally intelligent operations leadership and a project-first team culture. Like any industry … Read more

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