Carpenter Contractor Trust Honors Union Tradesmen During National Construction Appreciation Week

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In celebration of National Tradesmen Day, Sept. 16, and National Construction Appreciation Week, Sept. 19-23, the Carpenter Contractor Trust is highlighting four union tradespeople who have dedicated their lives to building a better future for the United States. Michael Conner, Lauren LaForge, Layla Bibi and Abbey Agius all come from vastly different backgrounds and represent several generations of U.S. trade union builders. What unites them, however, is their commitment and dedication to their craft, which is paving the way for the future of the U.S. construction industry. Michael Conner is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a piledriver and a representative … Read more

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S. M. Wilson & Co. Hires Four New Superintendents

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S. M. Wilson & Co. has added four new superintendents who will work in project delivery roles. These new team members will help deliver successful projects throughout the region for education, healthcare, warehouse and manufacturing, civic and retail clients. The new employees and respective titles are as follows: Assistant Superintendent David Amador has eight years of experience. He will be working for S. M. Wilson’s roofing company CWC in Naples, Florida.  Project Superintendent Greg Nanney has 20 years of experience. He will be working on Ladue School District projects. Project Superintendent Ryan Phipps has 22 years of experience. He will … Read more

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Meta, DPR Construction Launch Skilled Trades Training Program in Arizona

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Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta’s nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta’s Mesa Data Center in Arizona. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. The program is run in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District and the nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa. Meta has been part of the Arizona community since breaking ground on its Mesa Data Center in 2021. According to DPR Construction, there will be 2,000 construction workers on site per day at peak. A recent report from the Associated Builders and … Read more

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McCarthy Holdings, Inc. Celebrates Craft Appreciation Week 

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McCarthy Holdings, Inc., dedicates Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 to celebrating the firm’s craft professional workforce. The company will be hosting events on jobsites across the country to recognize more than 3,000 craft professionals while highlighting the importance of construction careers to local communities and the nation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports more than 439,000 construction laborer job openings available across the country. The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 90% of firms hope to hire new workers in 2022. McCarthy is looking to hire 60-75 craft professionals in Texas this year to add to its approximately … Read more

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NexCore Names Eric Roark Executive Vice President of Design & Construction

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NexCore Group announced that Eric Roark has joined its firm as executive vice president, Design & Construction. Roark was previously with hospital system UCHealth for over 12 years, starting out as the senior internal auditor of construction and most recently as the senior director of design and construction. Some areas of expertise that he brings to NexCore are his experience in staff leadership and development, healthcare construction, budget management and more. Roark holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Construction Management, both from Colorado State University.

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