Q&A with Dave MacPherson, Senior Superintendent at Commodore Builders

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Team communication, excellent people skills are key By Chris Schmidt Dave MacPherson, senior superintendent at Commodore Builders, is active both on and off the jobsite. When he’s not working on projects varying in scope and complexity in various markets—including new builds and renovations of both hotels and healthcare facilities—he’s vacationing with family, riding dirt bikes, competing in ski races and salt water fishing. Join Construction Superintendent as MacPherson shares his passion for life through his work in construction, his thoughts on continuing education, safety and more. (Q) You”ve completed projects in institutional, life science, healthcare, residential and commercial market sectors. … Read more

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State of Connecticut Awards Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse Project to KBE Building Corp.

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TORRINGTON, Conn. — After decades of planning and discussion, the state of Connecticut has chosen KBE Building Corporation to design and build the long-awaited Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse in Torrington, Connecticut. KBE is the design-builder and constructor   for the $67.8-million construction project, which encompasses the new construction of a 183,600-square-foot L-shaped building containing a south wing with three stories and basement and a north wing with four stories and basement. The courthouse will accommodate 386 vehicles via an attached two-story parking structure and onsite parking at grade level.       The design-build team includes The DLR Group as … Read more

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Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reports on 2013 New Business Volume

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — New business volume grew 9.3 percent in the equipment finance industry in 2013, according to the 2014 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The growth in volume was down from the 16.4 percent increase reported for 2012 and the 16.5 percent increased reported for 2011, but well above the 3.9 percent increase reported for 2010 and the 30.3 percent decline in 2009. The SEFA, which is based on responses from 109 ELFA member companies, covers key statistical, financial and operations information for the $827-billion equipment finance industry. The report, as … Read more

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Construction Economists Optimistic About 2014-15 Commercial, Industrial Growth

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist David Crowe recently provided a collaborative economic forecast combining their expert economic analysis on leading, present and lagging economic indicators. “A combination of low interest rates, wealth effects stemming from a booming stock market and rising home prices, surging energy production and expanding industrial output has helped position the U.S. economy for more rapid growth during the next several quarters,” said Anirban Basu. “This will lead to more robust recovery in the U.S. … Read more

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McCarthy Holdings to Acquire Castle Contracting, CastleGPS

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — McCarthy Holdings, Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire St. Louis, Missouri-based Castle Contracting along with its subsidiary CastleGPS. Castle provides turnkey civil services, utilities, earthwork and trenchless technology directly to owners, general contractors and mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors. Additionally, Castle’s GPS technology provides industry-leading subsurface 3-D utility mapping. “McCarthy is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and we continue our forward-looking approach that has helped the company thrive over the years,” explained McCarthy Central Division President Scott Wittkop. “Civil and infrastructure needs in our communities continue to grow. Our clients are asking … Read more

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