The Concrete Industry Management program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for its 2025 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m. “The proceeds from the 2025 CIM Auction will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee (NSC) and support the current CIM programs at Middle Tennessee State University, … Read more
Request for Proposals Sought for University-Affiliated Hotel in Ohio
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is seeking a development team to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain a university-affiliated hotel with food and beverage and fitness amenities on university-owned property. Miami University envisions a development team that will respond to the existing lodging demand in the area and create additional demand by providing a quality lodging alternative not available in Oxford. The university is working with JLL as its development advisor. Led by JLL Associate Vice President Ed Chatmon, the team will continue to advise through the solicitation and contracting process. “We are excited to bring this unique opportunity to … Read more
Howard S. Wright to Deliver Renovations for Alaska Airlines’ New Training Facility
Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, has been selected to renovate Alaska Airlines’ new training facility in Renton, Washington. In partnership with Alaska Airlines, Seneca Group and design partner, NBBJ, Howard S. Wright will renovate the North Building on the Longacres campus for the airline to centralize its operations and world-class training programs for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more. Alaska Airlines purchased 19 acres of the Longacres property from Unico Properties, which includes the North Building that Howard S. Wright will renovate for Alaska Airlines’ new facility. Howard S. Wright will work with its industry partners … Read more
2025 CGA Conference & Expo Call for Proposals Now Open
Common Ground Alliance has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2025 CGA Conference & Expo. CGA is seeking session proposals from industry professionals and subject matter experts to facilitate solutions-driven discussions and formulate decisive actions that can be implemented to reduce damages to underground utilities. The deadline to submit is Oct. 16. The conference and expo will take place April 7-10 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. It will bring together experts and decision-makers for a week of collaboration to address the top issues associated with underground utility damage. Key topic areas of interest to CGA members and conference … Read more
ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips .2% in July
National nonresidential construction spending decreased .2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.21 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased .4%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up .2% in July. “Nonresidential construction spending declined for the second consecutive month in July but remains just .4% below the all-time high established in May,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While Hurricane Beryl, which interrupted construction activity along … Read more