OSHA Appoints New Director for its Construction Directorate

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels has selected Dean McKenzie as the new director of the agency’s directorate of construction. McKenzie served as director of OSHA’s Office of Construction Services from 2012-13, then became the deputy director in 2013, and has been the acting director since January of this year. With more than 40 years of experience in the field of construction, McKenzie has an exceptional understanding of the safety and health issues facing the industry. He started out in the steel mills of Gary, Indiana as a journeyman millwright in … Read more

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Construction Employment Declines Amidst Qualified Worker Shortages

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Construction employment slipped from July to August for the fourth time in five months, but year-over-year job gains and recently released spending data suggest the recent weakness is due to firms having a hard time finding workers rather than lack of demand, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said its recent survey that found two-thirds of contractors are having a hard time finding qualified craft workers underscores the need for measures to boost recruitment and training on new workers. “A variety of indicators suggest contractors would be adding to headcount if they could … Read more

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Knutson Adds Assistant Superintendent Tim Jacobson to Rochester Office

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ROCHESTER, Minn. – Knutson Construction welcomes Tim Jacobson in the capacity of assistant superintendent in its Rochester, Minnesota office. Jacobson has over 24 years of industry experience and has spent the last 16 years as a superintendent for a Minneapolis drywall and plaster contracting company. His portfolio includes work for the University of Minnesota Bio-Med Discovery District, the Mall of America and the Mall of America Office Tower. His most recent work included partnering with Knutson on the Mayo Civic Center addition, where he played an instrumental role in maintaining the building’s aggressive schedule. “Tim brings an impressive amount of … Read more

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Linbeck Group Finishes Sunset Coffee Building Rehabilitation

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HOUSTON, Texas – Linbeck Group has recently completed downtown Houston, Texas’ historic Sunset Coffee Building located at Allen’s Landing near Main and Commerce streets. Purchased by Buffalo Bayou Partnership in 2003, as part of its master plan to transform a 10-mile stretch of the neglected Buffalo Bayou into a thriving waterfront, the 12,700-square-foot former coffee-roasting facility required extensive work to rehabilitate the 1910 industrial building. It is now a recreational and cultural center that features a rooftop terrace for events, an outdoor plaza, a canoe, kayak and bike rental facility, café and office space for BBP. Total cost for the … Read more

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Construction Complete on Bethune-Cookman University Residence Halls

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Hensel Phelps has completed the construction of four new residence halls for Quantum Equity One LLC at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The four brand-new residence halls provide an additional 1,204 beds for students. The design and construction of this project was a collaborative effort between Hensel Phelps’ Development Group and Construction Group. Hensel Phelps Services Group has recently signed a contract with Bethune-Cookman to provide post-occupancy services to the university, thus integrating a total project solution for this landmark project. The project was completed in two separate phases. Phase 1 consisted of two new buildings totaling 154,580 square … Read more

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