New $650M Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Enhances Healthcare in Texas

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Construction is complete on the new $650-million Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital campus, located in Texas, providing a facility designed to enhance healthcare access in the rapidly growing Cypress area. Campus demolition work began in February 2022 and campus construction was completed in March 2025. The project began with the demolition of 11 buildings previously occupied by Sysco Corp., totaling over 600,000 square feet. The new 570,000-square-foot, seven-story hospital features healthcare amenities including opening with 100 licensed beds, nine operating rooms and nine imaging modalities. The campus also includes an emergency department, critical care unit and birthing center. McCarthy and its … Read more

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Site Safety Innovations

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Balancing technology, human connection + upgrading basic protection By: Kyle Kirkpatrick Construction superintendents face a daily challenge: maintaining safety across complex jobsites with multiple trades, varying skill levels and tight schedules. The most effective safety programs combine technological innovation with human-centered leadership practices — a balanced approach that creates safer work environments while improving productivity. Automation that protects workers On large construction sites, workers perform physically demanding tasks that require careful attention to proper techniques and safety protocols to prevent potential injuries. While tools and technology can reduce risk, workers and their supervisors must keep safety at the forefront. Take … Read more

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New STRIKER Rock Breaker System Combines Versatile Boom Capabilities, Rugged Hydraulic Power

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In an effort to deliver maximum performance and reliability options, Toku America has recently developed its STRIKER Rock Breaker System comprised of heavy duty, mid-range and mobile system options. The efficient and robust systems feature a versatile boom that allows the powerful hydraulic breaker to reach into the crusher’s mouth — effectively reducing oversized boulders and clearing any blockages in the hopper. By incorporating Toku’s STRIKER Rock Breaker Systems, mines and quarries around the world can significantly improve safety, productivity and profitability in their crushing operations. All systems are custom engineered to meet specific crusher and aggregate material application demands … Read more

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LATICRETE Launches NXT Pedestals for Elevated Exterior Floors

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LATICRETE has unveiled a new option for elevated floors in its NXT Pedestal System, a versatile and durable answer for raised decking, paver and tile installations. NXT Pedestals are designed for easy installations on rooftop decks, terraces, plazas, pool surrounds and more. The NXT Pedestal System can support a variety of finish materials and uses triple-screw thread technology for precise height adjustments. With just three interchangeable components, the pedestals can reach heights of up to 41½ inches and slopes of up to 5 degrees. The two primary pedestals — the Max and Mini — are comprised of weather-resistant materials and … Read more

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Trimble Tech Turns Excavators into Precision Construction Tool

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Trimble’s Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for tilt bucket attachments is now available. By integrating the full range of motion of the tilt bucket’s cutting edge into the Siteworks machine guidance and layout software, field operators can achieve precise grading and leveling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and complex slope work. This allows for construction of contoured landscapes and effective operation in confined spaces, saving time and preventing costly mistakes. The Siteworks Machine Guidance system is designed for seamless transitions between tasks. Operators can utilize the same system for both surveying and machine control, moving it effortlessly between machines … Read more

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