CANTON, Mass. — LoJack Corporation recently released new data originating from the company’s annual Construction Equipment Theft and Recovery in the United States study. LoJack’s annual study and accompanying infographic reviews theft trends specific to construction equipment and tools equipped with the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System. Many equipment owners and rental companies in the United States do not realize that equipment is also one of the biggest targets when it comes to theft. LoJack’s 2013 study revealed that: California remains the highest-ranking state in terms of equipment theft as a result of many active construction projects, as well as … Read more

Mortenson Construction and partners Buffalo Sabres, Populous and ICON Venue Group, took part in a ceremonial “topping off” of the structural steel on the ice rink and parking ramp at HARBORCENTER in Downtown Buffalo, New York. Five months after erection of the structural steel commenced, the final beam was swung into place amidst a crowd of onlookers. “Today is the result of a tremendous effort by the entire HARBORCENTER team. With completion of this milestone, our team is poised to focus all their efforts on the enclosure and finishes of this landmark facility,” said Kendall Nielsen, construction executive at Mortenson … Read more

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Steel Erectors Association of America announces the winners of its annual Project of the Year competition. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges. Four companies were recognized in 2013. “Since the contest’s inception more than 10 years ago, SEAA has recognized complex and unique steel erection projects throughout the world. Past projects demonstrated successful completion while overcoming unusual conditions, tight time constraints or other challenges. The 2013 winners reflect the importance of safety while sticking to the job’s schedule,” said Tom Underhill, executive director. LPR Construction Co., Loveland, Colorado, for Denver Union Station Train Canopy. … Read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced the on-schedule completion of the $120-million Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas. The four-story, 364,000-square-foot hospital includes 22 emergency department exam rooms, three trauma rooms, four operating rooms, 16 intensive care unit rooms and 16 neonatal intensive care unit rooms. The facility is also designed for a two-floor vertical expansion. Located on a 56-acre greenfield site, the hospital is part of a wellness campus that will also feature community centers, green spaces, retail shops, restaurants, fitness center and day spa, all of which promote healthy lifestyles. “Designed to promote a whole-health approach, … Read more

McCarthy recently reached a construction milestone with the topping out the new building for Georgia State University College of Law. Being built to achieve LEED Silver, the facility is on John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, 1 block east of Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. The 200,000-square-foot Georgia State Law building is the university's first dedicated legal education facility, housed on a 2.42-acre site located on the downtown campus. This is the first phase of a multi-building university complex. The $62.8-million facility will include a conference center, a 230-seat ceremonial courtroom, areas for clinical practice and community outreach and an International Arbitration … Read more