Brasfield & Gorrie Selected to Build Newest Addition to Toringdon Development

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Trinity Capital Advisors will begin construction of Toringdon 7 this month, the seventh and final office building in South Charlotte, North Carolina’s Toringdon Office Park. The eight-story, 198,195-square-foot building’s shell construction is scheduled for completion by summer 2019. Toringdon 7 features nearly column-free floorplans, floor-to-ceiling windows and a four-per-thousand parking ratio, along with unmatched visibility from I-485 and Community House Road. The general contractor is working on several projects in the area for Trinity Capital Advisors, including 2200 Perimeter Park, Perimeter Five, Perimeter Six and Syneos Health Headquarters.

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Mortenson Earns General Contractor of the Year Award

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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association has named Mortenson as its General Contractor of the Year. This honor recognizes Mortenson’s commitment to inclusion and diversity in construction and the efforts of Mortenson’s Chicago, Illinois office, in particular, to advancing these goals. One contractor that Mortenson met through HACIA is Escarpita Construction Co., which specializes in drywall and ceiling systems. Escarpita has worked on such Mortenson projects as the Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois, The University of Chicago Jeanne Gang-designed Campus North Residential Commons and the Northwestern Welsh Ryan Arena renovations. Mortenson works with subcontractors to … Read more

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Pilot Program at Middle School Introduces Students to Skilled Trades

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C.A.C.T.U.S. (Careers in Architecture, Construction and Trades Uplifting Students) is a pilot program after-school club bringing students and construction professionals together to learn about the exciting career pathways available. Students at Madison Park Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona are working with owners, presidents, project managers, superintendents, various trade professionals and more to learn about the design and build process in the built environment. Six teams of students have designed and built dog houses throughout the semester using plans, tools and hands-on learning experiences. Madison Park Middle School is hosting its annual student Maker Faire from 5-7 p.m. on May 17 … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Safety Week 2018

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie today is joining with other construction industry stakeholders in sponsoring Safety Week 2018, an industry-wide initiative that aims to raise awareness of safety in construction. During the week of May 7-11, the company will observe Safety Week with events and activities at its offices and jobsites. Centered around the theme, “Teamwork Makes Safety Work,” Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts seek to increase employee engagement in safety. The company’s Safety Week initiatives include a fundraising component to benefit Kids’ Chance, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to children who have been affected by workplace injuries. To … Read more

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Mi-T-M Corporation Celebrates 20 Years of Water Treatment

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PEOSTA, Iowa – This year Mi-T-M marks the 20th anniversary of its Water Treatment Division and working with customers to protect the environment. From recyclers to clarifiers and pretreatment systems to recovery systems, Mi-T-M offers water treatment systems for many applications such as rental yards, heavy equipment dealers, trucking facilities, ship yards, rental fleets, oil fields, municipalities and golf courses. One of the first units installed in 1998 is still going strong today. A Mi-T-M biological system was installed at the legendary Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and has recycled millions of gallons of water for reuse. Today, Mi-T-M offers … Read more

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