Associated Builders and Contractors Recognizes Best in Construction, Safety

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized the following contractors for excellence in construction and safety. Awards will be presented during the 30th annual ABC Convention on Aug. 18 in Nashville, Tennessee. SR Construction Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award Trellis Centennial, Las Vegas, Nevada Trellis Centennial is an all-new, 42,327-square-foot short-term rehabilitation facility featuring 72 private rooms. Patients will enjoy private bathrooms with private showers, rehabilitation gym, expansive common areas and a spacious courtyard. TDIndustries National Safety Excellence Merit Award The 2019 National Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms that achieved Diamond, Platinum and Gold status in … Read more

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Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s Built by Women Program Recognizes Long Beach Civic Center

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The recently completed Long Beach Civic Center has been recognized by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s Built by Women program. Women comprised 50% of the Design-Build team and played a significant role in the construction and delivery of the Long Beach Civic Center Project, located in California. The Built by Women program was created to recognize the significant but often overlooked work of women architects, landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, contractors and developers. This year’s competition was based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. “Los Angeles has always been a hotbed of American design and [the] jury demonstrated how women … Read more

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Lift & Move USA Showcases Stadium Project for Students at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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More than 350 students from Clark County School District visited the Workforce Solutions area at the recent CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lift & Move USA featured an interactive presentation about the role of crane, rigging and specialized transportation operations in the construction of Allegiant Stadium, new home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. A video series, From the Ground Up, narrated by Mike Rowe, was the inspiration for the presentation. “We highlighted things like how many trailers it takes to mobilize cranes, how a crane operator and signal person work together and the various career paths into our industry,” … Read more

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PCA Earns 2020 Energy Star Partner of The Year Award 

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The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, has received the 2020 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding collaboration with the Energy Star program and promotion of Energy Star tools. “PCA and its members have greatly benefited from participation in the Energy Star program to significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions,” said PCA President and CEO Michael Ireland. “According to Energy Star data, annually, cement plants have total source energy savings of 60.5 trillion Btu and reduced 1.5 million metric tons of energy-related carbon emissions.” The Energy Star Partner of the Year … Read more

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Strategic Partnership Streamlines Waste Services at Jobsites

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JE Dunn Construction and waste and recycling technology platform WastePlace have formed a strategic partnership to streamline waste and recycling services at jobsites across the country. The contractor has already implemented WastePlace’s platform on construction sites in several states, and is now set to further expand adoption. For JE Dunn’s project owners and superintendents, the partnership brings automation, transparency and cost savings to each jobsite, along with the backing of WastePlace’s account management team for onboarding and support. They are able to quickly get quotes from multiple haulers, choose the one that works for their site and manage any service … Read more

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