Faith Technologies Incorporated Receives Mental Health Visionary Award from Construction Working Minds

Faith Technologies Incorporated received the Mental Health Visionary Award at the third annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. This award recognizes construction organizations and leaders advancing employee well-being through mental health promotion and suicide prevention programs. “Achieving the Mental Health Visionary Award as a first-time applicant demonstrates FTI’s commitment to the total health and well-being of our team members,” said Alyssa Kwasny, wellness program director at FTI. “Through our Culture of Care, we continuously enable a positive and stigma-free environment where workplace mental health conversations are normalized.” FTI was recognized in the “Large Construction Company” category, designated … Read more

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‘She Builds Nation’ Report Reveals Women in Construction Face Lack of Safety Equipment, Restroom Accessibility Gaps

Lumber, a construction workforce management platform, has released the 2024 “She Builds Nation” report, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in the construction industry. The report was developed from a survey of over 100 women construction owners, executives and decision makers, delving into critical issues impacting women in construction. Among the notable revelations: 67% of respondents cited the dearth of gender-friendly (smaller-sized) safety equipment such as PPEs, safety harnesses, hard hats, etc., with 85% expressing concerns over the absence of maternity-friendly safety gear. Additionally, 64% of women reported the absence of women’s restroom facilities at construction sites, highlighting … Read more

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NCCER Offers Free Preview of Construction Superintendent Certification Program

The National Center for Construction Education and Research is offering a free preview of its Construction Superintendent Certification Program. The 16-course program assists contractors in developing and certifying qualified construction superintendent professionals who oversee the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. The online program provides expert insight to learners, whether current project leaders looking to hone their skills, craft professionals seeking advancement or recent graduates beginning their career. The preview can be downloaded at https://tracker.pardot.nccer.org/cscp-course-preview. Each course in the Construction Superintendent Certification Program engages participants with text, audio and “interview with the experts” videos that provide practical … Read more

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World’s 1st TRUE-Certified Construction Project Delivered at GENESIS Marina

Webcor recently completed the world’s inaugural Total Resource Use and Efficiency-certified construction endeavor at GENESIS Marina, an expansive laboratory and office campus, which is approximately ±560,000 square feet across three buildings in Brisbane, California. GENESIS Marina was awarded TRUE Gold in February 2024, underscoring the contractor’s commitment to pioneering sustainable construction practices and advancing zero-waste goals across the industry. Webcor built the GENESIS Marina campus for life science developer Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Inc. in partnership with Bain Capital Real Estate and in collaboration with architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. TRUE certification, a program administered by Green Business Certification … Read more

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Jesselton Twin Towers Project in Malaysia Passes Acceptance Inspection

The Jesselton Twin Towers project in Kota Kinabalu, constructed by CSCEC, successfully passed the acceptance inspection. The project is located in Sabah, Malaysia (Asia), with a total construction area of 210,000 square meters and a building height of 192.15 meters. It comprises two towers, A and B, each with 56 floors, along with a three-story commercial annex. Upon completion, it will become a new landmark in Sabah and the tallest building in the eastern region of Malaysia to date. During the construction, the project actively promoted technical knowledge-sharing activities among employees and implemented various competitions and technical training programs, cultivating … Read more

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