Tech-Savvy Teamwork

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How superintendents can lead the charge with technology By Jake Bowron Introducing new technologies in the workplace can produce bumpy rides even in the best circumstances. Integrating techno-tools into construction operations offers its own challenges. Here’s an unusual proposition: superintendents should volunteer for a bigger leadership role in helping project teams make the adjustment. I’m not suggesting that superintendents turn into gluttons for punishment. However, as a superintendent who recently accepted a position as director of field technology, I’m convinced that greater involvement by superintendents in introducing technology can produce big benefits. In the field, there’s no questioning technology’s ability … Read more

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Gilbane Moody Gardens Project Wins Award from Themed Entertainment Association

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HOUSTON, Texas — Gilbane Building Company’s Moody Gardens SpongeBob SubPants Adventure attraction was recently honored with the Thea award by the Themed Entertainment Association. The TEA Thea Award is considered one of the attractions industry’s greatest honors. TEA lauds the visionary project owners and the team that helped create something never done before. The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure attraction at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, has numerous elements including stereoscopic 3-D film, 4-D in-theater effects, real-time animation and multiple story paths that are all used to evoke the world of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants to quirky and comical effect, all in perfect … Read more

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Volunteer Contractors to Help Build First Handicap-Accessible Water Park

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Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. is partnering with local construction firms to help build “Morgan’s Inspiration Island,” a new handicap accessible water park addition to nonprofit Morgan’s Wonderland. As part of the charitable organization’s annual Operation Opening Doors effort, many construction firms will be donating time, expertise and money to build a first-ever handicap accessible water park in San Antonio, Texas. “We want to help build a special place where every child is free to splash around and have fun,” said Scott Williams, president of Hamilton Construction Company and the chairman of AGC Charities. “It isn’t every day we … Read more

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Superintendents Craig Ablondi, Herb Gaston Join Integrated Builders

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ROCKLAND, Mass. — Craig Ablondi and Herb Gaston have recently joined Integrated Builders as superintendents. Bringing a combined 48 years of industry experience, Ablondi and Gaston will oversee the day-to-day construction of Integrated Builders’ ongoing and upcoming projects, while also ensuring onsite safety, coordination and overall quality control. Ablondi brings a 30-year construction background to his role at Integrated Builders, having previously served as a project superintendent at Cutler Associates and a general superintendent at Barr & Barr. During his tenure at Cutler Associates, he oversaw the construction of a 200-bed residence hall for first-year students at Babson College. The … Read more

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HITT Contracting Enters Houston Market With Acquisition Of Trademark

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — HITT Contracting Inc. recently acquired Houston, Texas-based Trademark Construction, a full-service commercial contractor with more than 30 years of experience. The acquisition of Trademark will strengthen HITT’s position in Texas and expand the firm’s ability to service clients in key sectors such as corporate interiors, healthcare, technology and commercial-base building construction. The new 55-employee office will operate as Trademark HITT for the foreseeable future. Trademark HITT will recruit additional talented construction professionals to further expand operations. Across the nation, HITT Contracting Inc.’s notable projects include Intelsat’s administrative headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, featuring a six-level monumental stair and … Read more

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