Western Specialty Contractors Launches Program to Re-Evaluate Safety on Changing Jobsites

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The construction industry is fast-paced and ever-changing. Change can be exciting for workers and their supervisors, but it can also be challenging. Not taking the time to ask the right questions about safety when a job changes can potentially lead to unsafe choices, accidents and delays. Starting in May, Western Specialty Contractors launched its S-T-E-P-P-S (Stop, Think, Employees, Public, Property, Safety) Program designed to get workers to ask the right questions about safety during job changes and develop the answers that will prevent accidents. “Since their jobs change every day, Western is requiring that every worker and their foremen STOP … Read more

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Hyatt Regency Stonebriar Breaks Ground in Frisco

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The Hyatt Regency Stonebriar has broken ground in Frisco, Texas at Stonebriar Centre. The 18-story, 303-room hotel will feature a parking garage, conference center and a city library. The hotel developer is Sam Moon Group; contractor is Brasfield & Gorrie; architect is HKS, Inc. and Looney & Associates will manage the interior designs. The hotel will be attached to the Stonebriar Centre mall on the second floor and will be located between Nordstrom and Dillard’s. The project features a 54,585-square-foot conference center including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom and additional breakout spaces; an 800-space parking garage, of which 200 spaces … Read more

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Mortenson to Build $140M in Wind Energy for Illinois

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Mortenson recently added three new Illinois wind farm projects that will contribute an additional 289 MW of electricity to the state by the end of 2018 and an additional 194 MWs in 2019. “Illinois is an ideal state for wind energy, both because of its geography and its need for power due to major manufacturing centers and large population,” said Tim Maag, vice president and general manager of Mortenson’s Wind Energy Group. “Despite ranking sixth in the nation for wind energy, though, Illinois has to really ramp up energy from renewables very quickly to meet its goals.” “According to the American Wind … Read more

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Construction Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly, Higher Pay Levels Attract People with Recent Construction Experience

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Construction employment increased by 17,000 jobs in April and by 257,000 jobs over the past year while firms boosted pay to help recruit new workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted the increases in pay appear to be attracting more former construction workers back into the job market, but cautioned that labor conditions remain extremely tight. “Many firms are boosting pay and taking other steps to compete for a relatively small pool of available, qualified workers to hire,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “While these steps … Read more

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Bluebeam Revu 2018 Redesigned for Maximum Efficiency

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Bluebeam, Inc. has released Revu 2018, which features a new interface and enhancements designed to maximize productivity, improve predictability and fast-track new users while supporting existing workflows. Bluebeam Revu is a project-efficiency and collaboration solution tailor built for the AEC industry, and trusted by over 1.2 million design and construction professionals worldwide to improve project communication and streamline processes. Revu 2018 puts the tools and resources professionals need right where they need them, transforming the way projects are designed, engineered and built. Work faster with a responsive properties toolbar; focus on the work with improved panel views; boost efficiency by … Read more

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