Construction Workforce Leader Named ABC Vice President of Safety and Workforce

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Joel Thames has been appointed Associated Builders and Contractors’ new vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. As a key member of ABC’s executive leadership team, he will lead health and safety, environment and workforce development initiatives. Thames has 20 years of construction experience and a strong passion for workforce development. He has been an involved member of the association both nationally and locally, holding numerous leadership positions, including past chair of the Trimmer Construction Education Fund Board of Trustees, past board chair of the New Orleans Bayou chapter and past chair of the chapter’s education and training … Read more

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General Contractor Selected for Westcourt Orlando Mixed-Use Development

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Turner Construction Company was selected by JMA Ventures to serve as the general contractor for Westcourt Orlando, a 900,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Orlando, Florida adjacent to the Kia Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. The $500-million development will offer a Kimpton hotel, high-rise residential units, Class A office space, retail and a live entertainment venue. Designed to create a lively, walkable district, Westcourt Orlando will enhance connectivity and activity around one of the city’s premier sports and entertainment destinations. Construction of Westcourt Orlando is expected to generate significant economic impact across the region. Early site activity is underway as … Read more

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Construction Mental Health Alliance Launches Industry Pledge

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The Construction Mental Health Alliance, a newly formed  nonprofit, launched its Industry Pledge, now available on the organization’s website. The pledge includes measurable goals and invites construction leaders across North America to protect the physical and mental health of their workforce by committing to: Preventing traumatic brain injuries and head injuries Improving mental health and reducing suicide in construction Managing fatigue and reducing mental and physical stress Improving health, wellness and fitness. “For too long, our industry has asked workers to power through pain, both physical and mental, without the support they deserve,” said Scott Greenhaus, president of the CMHA. … Read more

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Ground Broken on New 750,000-SF Oregon Regional Warehouse Hub

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DVS – Global Transport and Logistics recently broke ground on its new Oregon Regional Warehouse Hub in Hillsboro. The 750,000-square-foot facility, larger than thirteen football fields, will serve as a purpose-built contract logistics space for DSV’s semiconductor customers throughout the state. The Oregon Regional Warehouse Hub represents a strategic expansion for DSV, as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. The new facility unites DSV’s three existing Oregon locations in Sherwood and Tualatin, which together total approximately 385,000 square feet, into a single, purpose-built hub nearly twice that combined size, giving DSV the capacity and infrastructure to grow alongside … Read more

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Construction Underway for New Life Time Athletic Country Club in Herriman

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Life Time officially broke ground on a new destination in the heart of one of Utah’s fastest growing communities. Herriman Mayor Lorin Palmer and city councilmembers joined Life Time and Jacobsen Construction leaders in the ceremonial turning of the dirt in Herriman, Utah, where the 103,000-square-foot athletic country club will offer high-end lifestyle, health and wellness amenities. The new athletic club will be Life Time’s second location in Utah (the first being in South Jordan, which opened in 2006). Across two levels, Life Time members at the Herriman location will have access to a spacious fitness floor for strength training … Read more

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