McCarthy Named One of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

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McCarthy Holdings, Inc. has once again been included in an organization named one of the 2024 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The Heathiest 100 honors the “best of the best” in corporate health and wellness. McCarthy is comprised of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Castle Contracting LLC. The Healthiest Workplaces award program recognizes people-first organizations that prioritize the well- being of their employee population. Companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings. Each company included on the Healthiest 100 list participated in the local Healthiest Employers application process. The categories, scoring … Read more

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Robins & Morton Continues Work on Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center

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Construction firm Robins & Morton is making progress on the new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. The 200-bed, $232 million facility, being built on a 54-acre site, will offer short- and long-term treatment for psychiatric patients of all ages. It will include a crisis stabilization unit, outpatient center, amenities and a community education center. The facility is being developed by the Texas Facilities Commission and will be operated by a new entity co-sponsored by Midland County Hospital District and Ector County Hospital District. The project is funded by the State of Texas and a wide variety of … Read more

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Mass Timber Requirements Added to Free Heights & Areas Calculator

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The American Wood Council, International Code Council and WoodWorks have joined together to release an updated version of the free app to calculate maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction. The Heights & Areas Calculator is based on the provisions in the 2021 and earlier editions of the International Building Code, which includes the Type-IV mass timber construction types. The app now also includes the heights and areas specific to the 2019 California Building Code, including mass timber types of construction. Users can input the proposed building height and area for any … Read more

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National Fire Protection Association Releases Annual Industry Trends Survey Results

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The National Fire Protection Association has released its third-annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the state of labor, training and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025. The skilled labor shortage continues to be a top concern in 2025. Exactly half of skilled tradespeople identified a shortage of qualified candidates as the top challenge for workers this year. Skilled labor shortage concerns primarily stem from worker retirement and workforce retention challenges. As a result, the skilled labor shortage will … Read more

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B.PUBLIC Prefab, Santa Fe Institute Announce Partnership for New Lecture Hall

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B.PUBLIC Prefab has announced its first commercial project with the Santa Fe Institute. The collaboration will bring to life a new lecture hall on SFI’s Miller campus in Tesuque, New Mexico, designed to serve as a focal point for the institute’s academic and research activities. The new lecture hall will provide a venue for lectures, seminars and collaborative sessions. Project highlights include: Design and sustainability: The new lecture hall will incorporate B.PUBLIC Prefab’s modular design principles, ensuring a construction process both efficient and environmentally conscious. The structure will feature sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems and a design that integrates seamlessly with … Read more

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