ACPA Announces Safety Training for Contractors

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The American Concrete Pumping Association has announced its Coworker Safety Training program, scheduled to launch spring 2025. Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety Training program represents ACPA’s initiative to build a more educated, safer workforce not only for pumpers, but also for the contractors and others working on concrete pumping job sites. Developed in collaboration with the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Coworker Safety Training fills critical gaps in safety training on job sites and provides … Read more

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Survey Reveals Key Insights on Jobsite Electrification

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DEWALT has unveiled industry insights from its 2025 Power Pulse Survey. The company surveyed 2,000+ national construction professionals to understand the opportunities and challenges of electrifying jobsites. Top findings from the survey show 66% of construction managers and 59% of skilled workers say complete electrification on jobsites may be just two years away. While the pros surveyed cited power supply and tool durability (39% and 35%, respectively) as concerns regarding electric-powered tools, these concerns have decreased compared to last year’s survey (44% and 39%, respectively). Furthermore, 94% of construction professionals are confident their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition … Read more

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Keynote, Event Schedule Announced for CGA Conference & Expo

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Common Ground Alliance has announced that Shane Snow will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 CGA Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, which will be held April 7-10. Shane Snow is a journalist, global explorer, tech and media entrepreneur and bestselling author of three books on the science of human behavior. His keynote address comes at a pivotal time for the damage prevention industry, with rapid infrastructure development continuing across the country. Damage to underground utilities – including power, water, internet and natural gas lines – costs the U.S. at least $30 billion each year and can put lives … Read more

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McShane Completes Construction of Northbend in Tempe, Arizona

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Construction is completed at Northbend, a 310-unit community featuring three garden-style apartment buildings in Tempe, Arizona. McShane Construction Company built the development on behalf of repeat clients Banyan Residential and Milhaus. Designed by Todd & Associates, the property offers generous amenity space, including a 4,300-square-foot clubhouse. Residents can enjoy a resort-style pool and sun deck, a fully equipped fitness center and yoga studio, a trading post with outdoor equipment loans, and outdoor spaces including a courtyard with fire pits, an entertainment lawn and a dog park overlooking downtown Tempe. Each unit boasts an open-concept floor plan complemented by nine-foot ceilings … Read more

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Groundbreaking Held for Bowers Stadium Press Box at Sam Houston State University

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A five-story press box for Bowers Stadium at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas has broken ground. Hoar is serving as the general contractor on the project, which will also include general stadium improvements and is expected to be completed for the 2026 football season. Project partners include Page as the architect and DLR group as the advisory design partner. The project will replace the existing press box with a 47,060-square-foot, five-story building and a 13,300-square-foot covered exterior section, for a total of 60,360 square feet of construction. The press box will include updated concessions and restrooms, premium seating, … Read more

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