Shawmut Design and Construction Advances Vital Role of Women Leadership in Construction

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Shawmut Design and Construction recently hosted impactful programming for Women in Construction Week, held March 3-9. The firm’s WIC Week activities were curated to align with this year’s theme: celebrating the strength and knowledge of women and their vital role in shaping the future of the construction industry. This year marks Shawmut’s ninth year participating in the national celebration, which recognizes the accomplishments and leadership of women in construction. Throughout the week, Shawmut employee-owners nationwide engaged in open and honest discussions about how the industry can increase female representation, celebrated the progress that has been made and hosted panel discussions, … Read more

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Construction Costs Set to Increase by 3-6% in 2024

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U.S. construction costs are set to increase by 3-6% in 2024, following an average increase of 4% in 2023. Cost escalation will challenge construction firms, which will need to develop new processes and capabilities to keep costs under control and projects on track. The findings are shared in How to navigate 2024: Balancing challenge with opportunity, a report published by Currie & Brown. The company also forecasts significant variation in cost escalation between major cities. For example, construction costs in Chicago, Illinois are predicted to rise 3.5% in 2024, compared to 6% in Phoenix, Arizona. This means that a $10-million … Read more

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Beyond Physical Deterrents

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6 ways superintendents can help prevent jobsite theft By Janan Guillaume Construction theft is a serious problem that negatively impacts jobsite productivity and profitability. Based on recent FBI data, statistics show that almost 12,000 construction site thefts occurred in 2022, with loss estimates ranging from $300 million to $1 billion annually. Unfortunately, most stolen items are never recovered. While difficult to quantify, the total impact of construction theft is even greater when the hidden costs are considered, including jobsite delays and work stoppages. A study conducted by two East Tennessee State University professors and presented at the 2019 ACS International … Read more

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ABC Announces 2024 Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

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Associated Builders and Contractors has released its 2024 Top Performers lists that recognize its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked. The No. 1 2024 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; followed by Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tennessee; BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Alabama; Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Performance Contractors, Baton Rouge. “These top contractors build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, and their leadership teams and employees have thriving, growth-centric mindsets, strategic plans … Read more

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PPP Delivers Six Schools for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland

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One of the nation’s largest school districts, Prince George’s County Public School System, recently opened its sixth new school as part of its “Blueprint Schools” program. Located in Fort Washington, Maryland, the Colin L. Powell K-8 Academy opened to students in November 2023, and held its ribbon cutting Feb. 21. The additional five schools — Sonia Sotomayor Middle School at Adelphi, Drew-Freeman Middle School, Hyattsville Middle School, Kenmoor Middle School and Walker Mill Middle School — opened in September 2023. The program was delivered as a 30-year public-private partnership by the Prince George’s County Education & Community Partners consortium comprised … Read more

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