Mental Wellness in Construction

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By Elizabeth Crowley Construction workers have always played a visible role in our nation’s prosperity and economic health. After all, they literally build our cities, go to heights where few other people venture and help modernize our world. Construction workers are known for their strength, determination and grit, but there is also a darker and, sadly, unconfronted reality to their work environment that needs more attention. Namely, the high rates of substance abuse, suicide and depression among our workforce. In fact, construction workers are five times more likely to die from suicide than from work-related injuries, and four times more … Read more

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Ground Broken on $131M Project at University of Texas at San Antonio

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Groundbreaking was celebrated at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Careers building, also known as San Pedro II. Turner Construction Company is the general contractor on the project. The seven-story, 180,000-square-foot facility located in San Antonio’s Tech District is designed by Overland | Gensler. San Pedro II will serve as a collaborative space for programs in business, computer engineering, hardware/software development and sciences. The building will prioritize fluid indoor-outdoor connections and flexible spaces, creating a versatile hub for students, faculty, staff and the downtown community. The facility will offer an abundance of amenities, including a café, … Read more

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Construction Industry in US, Canada Poised for Growth

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After a year of stabilization, the construction industry in the U.S. and Canada is positioned for success in 2024, thanks to strong demand and as the normalization of supply chains and material prices continue. JLL’s new U.S. and Canada Construction Trends 2024 forecast explores the opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry in the year to come. “The industry is ready to successfully meet the challenges of 2024,” said Todd Burns, president, Project and Development Services, Americas, JLL. “With immense housing needs, return to office strengthening and federally backed infrastructure and manufacturing accelerating, the industry is poised for growth despite … Read more

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ALL Crane Announces 42-Unit Link-Belt Purchase

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The ALL Family of Companies has ordered new equipment to be deployed across the markets of steel erection, general contracting, pipeline work and other applications to include rough terrain cranes, telescopic crawlers, lattice boom crawlers and hydraulic truck cranes in capacities ranging from 55 to 250 tons. The package is highlighted by 13 telecrawlers, including three 250 ton TCC-2500s. In addition, 10 traditional mid-range capacity crawlers have been added, along with eight truck cranes. Twelve rough terrain cranes, from 160 tons to 65 tons, have also been added. The purchase includes six each Link-Belt LS248HSL 200 ton crawler cranes and … Read more

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Sundt Promotes Lonnie Emmert to Field Superintendent

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Lonnie Emmert was recently promoted to field superintendent at Sundt Construction. Emmert supports Sundt’s work to improve the Nashville, Tennessee Metro Water Services KR Harrington and Omohundro Water Treatment Plants. “Lonnie’s diverse experience in progressive civil construction is an asset to our team,” said Sundt Project Executive Steve Van Loan. “He has been a general foreman for our craft team, and his skill and grit has resulted in our successful performance on this project.” Emmert has over 35 years of experience in civil construction as a craftsman, foreman and superintendent in the paper, solar and energy sectors. His background includes … Read more

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