Hybrid Epoxy Adhesive Anchoring System Ideal for Cracked Concrete, Seismic Applications

Red Head Adhesive Anchoring Systems has introduced Epcon S7 Hybrid Epoxy Adhesive for cracked concrete and seismic applications. It is engineered for adhering threaded rod and reinforcing bar into concrete and has many advantages over the competition, such as a fast cure and high-flow nozzle, which drastically reduces installation time, saving the contractor labor time and money. The new epoxy features the high strength and reliable performance with the fast-curing characteristics of an acrylic. It is stronger than concrete and is the only fast cure ICC-ES listed adhesive for use in submerged and water-filled holes, as well as saturated and […]

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Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton Earns Two AGC Alliant Build America Awards

The Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton received two Alliant Build America awards from the Associated General Contractors of America, including Best New Building Project and the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering award. A joint venture of Clark Construction Group and McCarthy Building Companies delivered the design-build project six months ahead of schedule and more than $100 million below the Navy’s original budget. HDR Architecture and HKS, Inc. led the design team. Situated on a 70-acre site near the south entrance to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the hospital provides emergency, primary, intensive and specialty care. The […]

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Nevada Nonprofit Dedicates New Facility Built by Charity Group

Las Vegas, Nev.-based Horses 4 Heroes opened a new facility at the historic Tule Springs Ranch after volunteer contractors completed roughly $80,000 worth of work on the weeks-long project and donated an additional $20,000 for the group. Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc., with the leadership of Martin-Harris Construction, built a new riding center, mare motel and petting zoo as part of its series of renovation projects known as Operation Opening Doors. “The least we can do for our veterans and first responders is give them the kind of riding facility that will help them enjoy a few well-earned moments […]

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Army Prepares to Occupy New 4-Story Modular Building at Fort Sam Houston

Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas announced that construction is complete, and the U.S. Army is making final preparations for occupying the fifth and final phase of the MILCON Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing Advanced Individual Training Barracks at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The project was part of a multiple task order under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract previously awarded to the Southwest Division of Hensel Phelps Construction Co. in Austin, Texas.   Ramtech was designated as a strategic subcontractor for the 116,480-square-foot modular construction project, and was responsible for the manufacture, installation and specific finish-out of […]

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Forrester Construction Earns ABC National Excellence in Construction Award

Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Forrester Construction Company's work on the Smithsonian National Zoological Park Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit project in Washington, D.C. has earned the company an Eagle Award in the Other Construction – $4-100 Million category of ABC's Excellence in Construction Awards. Forrester Construction representatives received the award Feb. 11 during the 24th annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebration at the Grand Wailea in Maui, Hawaii. Forrester constructed a new seal and sea lion exhibit that includes six pools, ADA-compliant pathways, above- and below-ground water viewing areas, an amphitheater and a maintenance building that houses a […]

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