Hilti Offers All-On-One Cordless Battery Platform

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Hilti North America has expanded the all-on-one Nuron battery platform with innovation that meets the needs of contractors, which includes the launch of its DD 150-U-22 Cordless diamond core rig, two DSH 600/700 cut-off saws and PR 4/40/40G-22 rotating lasers. The new DD 150-U-22 is a universal solution for both hand-held and rig-mounted coring. Powered by Nuron, it’s the first core rig on the same battery platform as handheld cordless tools, offering contractors the flexibility to use the same set of interchangeable batteries for all Hilti tools, whether for light or heavy-duty applications, without compromising on performance. Hilti is also … Read more

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Report Highlights Design-Build’s Role in Tackling Industry Challenges, Driving Growth

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FMI Corporation recently released an updated 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study projecting Design-Build will account for over 47% of U.S. construction spending by 2028, surpassing $1.1 trillion in total construction spending over the next five years. The findings emphasize the critical importance of skilled owner advisors in navigating complex projects and ensuring effective communication across teams. The study highlights the growing need to engage underutilized business enterprises to address scalability challenges and promote meaningful participation in Design-Build project delivery. The study also reveals how Design-Build’s early collaboration, innovative approaches and integration of UBEs provide unique opportunities to address supply chain challenges … Read more

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Benjamin Perry Promoted to General Superintendent at SOCO Construction Company

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SOCO Construction Company recently promoted Benjamin Perry from senior superintendent to general superintendent. With 41 years of experience, Perry understands all construction components such as working directly with clients, employee management, cost management, scheduling, quality control, safety and more. Perry started in the industry as a laborer and worked his way up to becoming a business owner, and now a general superintendent. His extensive experience includes a wide range of sectors such as residential, retail, higher education, corporate and industrial. Perry mentors those working to become superintendents by being a prominent figure in the company’s apprentice superintendent program. He’s known … Read more

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West-MEC Breaks Ground on $13.5M Expansion Project

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Western Maricopa Education Center, a career technical education school district serving students in the Phoenix, Arizona West Valley, recently broke ground on a $13.5-million expansion of its Northeast Campus. The expansion will add two new training facilities, update equipment and create more space to serve additional students. The facility is a 16,500-square-foot advanced manufacturing and welding building that will feature an advanced manufacturing lab and cleanroom, both outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. The building will also contain a 2,000-square-foot cutting-edge electric vehicle bay that includes a teaching facility with car lifts and first-hand instructional areas. Advanced manufacturing, welding and electrical vehicle/hybrid … Read more

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Cone Health MedCenter in Asheboro

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently celebrated the opening of the new Cone Health MedCenter in Asheboro, North Carolina. The $72-million, 51,500-square-foot facility features an urgent care, primary care, comprehensive cancer center and a pharmacy. The centerpiece is a $4-million linear accelerator. The device provides radiation treatments with submillimeter accuracy. When combined with equipment ensuring the patient is perfectly positioned, it provides the highest levels of safety, accuracy and treatment quality. The accelerator is housed in a room made of a special high-density concrete that is 6 ½ feet thick in some places. Robins & Morton was the general contractor and Perkins&Will … Read more

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