Beyond Seasonal Surges

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Year-round internships to mentor next-gen superintendents in real-world settings By Miguel Arguelles The construction industry has been facing a well-known crisis — a shortage of qualified workers that continues to grow. Last year, Associated Builders and Contractors projected the industry needs to hire over a half-million workers to meet the growing demand — assuming the pace of work doesn’t slow down. While hiring more workers seems simple, there often isn’t enough education or awareness about the diverse roles within the construction industry and the viable career opportunities it offers. Internships play a crucial role in bridging this knowledge gap and … Read more

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Bechtel Celebrates Opening of Riyadh Metro Project

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The official inauguration of the Riyadh Metro network was recently celebrated. As Saudi Arabia’s first underground railway project, it is expected to initially serve 1.2 million daily passengers, with ultimately a planned maximum capacity of 3.6 million passengers daily. The project was delivered by the BACS consortium, which includes Bechtel, Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company and Siemens. The consortium was responsible for the design, construction, testing, commissioning and integration of the network’s Blue Line (line 1), officially operational, and the Red Line (line 2), scheduled to soon commence passenger operations. The BACS consortium also built the Red Line which … Read more

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Alamein Downtown Towers Main Structure Tops Out

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The main structure of the Iconic Tower in Egypt’s Alamein Downtown Towers, constructed by CSCEC, recently topped out, marking the complete structural topping of the project. Located on Egypt’s northern Mediterranean coast, about 100 kilometers west of Alexandria, the New Alamein City is set to become a central hub for culture, services and tourism along the northern coast. As the starting point and core of New Alamein City’s development, this project includes the design and construction of four super high-rise residential buildings and the Iconic Tower. Standing at 291.82 meters with 67 floors above ground and two underground, and a … Read more

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Construction Complete on Zero Carbon-Ready Building in Ontario

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Construction is complete on a new industrial property on Mississauga Road in Mississauga, Ontario (Canada). Ware Malcomb provided architectural design services for the 270,738-square-foot industrial building, located on a redeveloped 14-acre site. The industrial project, known as Meadowvale South, was developed by CanFirst Capital Management on behalf of CanFirst Industrial Realty Fund VII LP. The project features a 40-foot clear building height, 42 dock-level doors, two grade-level doors, 50-foot-wide by 54-foot-deep bays and a 60-foot staging bay. The site accommodates parking for 226 cars, including 12 EV charging stations, as well as 37 trailer parking stalls. LEED Gold certification is … Read more

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DOL Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE in Construction

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions. “I’ve talked to workers in construction, particularly women, who have spoken of personal protective equipment that didn’t fit or was simply unavailable at the jobsite in their size,” said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker. “PPE must fit properly to work. I’m proud of the broad support from both employers and unions for OSHA’s … Read more

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