National Institute of Building Sciences Opens Building Innovation 2025 Call for Speakers

The National Institute of Building Sciences has opened the call for speakers for Building Innovation 2025, which will be held May 19-21 at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia. Abstract submissions are due Jan. 3. Industry leaders with valuable insights, case studies, best practices, lessons learned and/or remaining challenges are encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences with a broad audience of building industry stakeholders. The conference theme is Thrive: Strategies for Resilient Communities. The conference will follow three tracks: Leaders, Practitioners and Technologists. NIBS seeks speaker abstracts for the following topics: Functional recovery Sustainable design and construction practices … Read more

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Hensel Phelps Awarded Concourse A Reconstruction Project at Nashville International Airport

Hensel Phelps has been selected to provide Construction Manager at Risk services for the Concourse A Reconstruction Project at Nashville International Airport by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. As part of the BNA New Horizon program, a long-term plan to accommodate Middle Tennessee’s rapid growth, this project marks Hensel Phelps’ fourth major contract at the airport. The Concourse A project will include the demolition of the existing six-gate concourse and old International Arrivals Facility, reconstruction of a new 16-gate Concourse A and a landside extension of North ticketing and baggage claim. The project is expected to complete the design phase … Read more

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Luis Delgado Named New Board of Directors Chair for CMAA

Luis Delgado, CCM, president and national group lead for STV’s program and construction management practice, recently became the new chair of the Board of Directors of the Construction Management Association of America. Delgado drives STV’s strategic plan vision leveraging his delivery expertise and business leadership skills acquired by managing extensive major capital programs and projects throughout his career. Prior to joining STV, he served as U.S. west region director of growth for a multinational engineering firm, where he oversaw more than $7.5 billion in projects across 32 states. He is a member of the CMAA North Texas Chapter. He has … Read more

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Skanska Reaches Construction Milestone for $34.69M Recreation Complex in Tampa, Florida

Skanska has successfully placed 270 structural frame and wall pre-cast pieces for the $34.69-million redevelopment and expansion of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park, marking the project’s topping out. Slated for completion in spring 2026, the 10.25-acre site in East Tampa, Florida will feature a diverse range of indoor and outdoor community spaces and recreational activities, including a senior center, recreation center, athletic field and exercise trail, all powered by over 500 solar panels. The project’s Design-Build team is led by Skanska as the builder, alongside architecture firms Howard + Associates and Convergence Design. Skanska’s scope of … Read more

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Call for CONEXPO-CON/AGG Education Session & Speaker Proposals Opens

Online submissions are being accepted for speakers, educational topics and session proposals for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. The show will be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Online submissions will be accepted until Feb. 3, 2025. Speakers discuss new challenges, industry growth and a diverse workforce. While contributing to the advancement of the rapidly evolving construction industry with up-to-date knowledge, experience and business development strategy. Speakers, educators and influences share a range of topics, including: Aggregates Asphalt Workforce Concrete Cranes, rigging and aerial lift Earthmoving and site development Emerging technology Equipment management and maintenance Safety and health Sustainability For more … Read more

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