Construction Complete at Grady Hospital in Atlanta

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Swinerton Builders recently completed two construction projects for Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, home to one of the largest trauma centers in the nation. With a combined budget of nearly $1 million, the construction scope encompassed the build-out of a new genetics lab, as well as renovation of administration office areas. A Design-Build renovation on the first floor of the institution adapted an existing office environment to better align with workplace needs. The construction scope converted two shared administration areas into two executive offices and an updated, shared administrative space. The compact but complex project demolished the existing built-in office … Read more

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Nearly 9 of 10 US Construction Workers Not Union Members, Says ABC

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According to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary, 11.1% of U.S. construction industry workers belong to a union, an increase from 10.3% in 2024, vs. 88.9% who do not. The BLS reported that 995,000 construction industry workers were members of a union, while 8 million chose to pursue their careers in merit-based construction in 2025. The construction industry grew to 9 million workers in 2025. “Merit shop construction employment reached an all-time high in 2025. This demonstrates that the overwhelming majority of construction workers prefer to work in an … Read more

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Dick Anderson Construction Names Rivers Anderson as District Manager of Arizona Operations

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Dick Anderson Construction, who recently acquired Chanen Construction in Phoenix, Arizona, has promoted Rivers Anderson to district manager of the company’s Arizona operations, marking a significant leadership milestone for the regional construction leader. Anderson recently led the $8-million renovation of the Mountain Modern hotel in Sedona, Arizona, the $32-million expansion and renovation of the Phoenix Theatre and the $95-million student housing project for Midwestern University. As district manager, he will continue to spearhead projects in the Arizona region with a focus on building higher education projects, hospitality renovations across the state including at Hilton at the Peak, as well as … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Showcases Innovation + Industry Momentum

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Spanning more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space and featuring over 2,000 exhibitors, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 drew more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries to Las Vegas, Nevada. Held March 3-7, the event brought together contractors, manufacturers, technology leaders and workforce advocates to showcase new equipment, emerging technologies and solutions designed to help the construction sector build more efficiently, safely and sustainably — while maintaining strong industry momentum. Highlights included: Innovations to define the next jobsite Across the show floor, manufacturers unveiled technologies and equipment designed to define the next generation of construction jobsites, while technology innovators across … Read more

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New DBIA Primer Provides Targeted Guidance for Progressive Design-Build Projects

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The Design-Build Institute of America has released its Progressive Design-Build Done Right: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices primer, providing specific guidance for owners and practitioners using Progressive Design-Build. PDB now represents roughly one-third of all Design-Build procurements, according to FMI’s 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. As Design-Build is projected to reach 47% of U.S. construction spending and exceed $1 trillion by 2028, PDB’s share continues to expand on projects facing technical complexity, cost volatility and evolving scope. This new publication builds on DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right Universal Best Practices and responds directly to PDB’s accelerating adoption. While grounded in the same collaborative … Read more

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