TEXO Honors TDIndustries with Distinguished Building Award

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DALLAS, Texas – TEXO recently announced their 2018 Distinguished Building Award recipients. TDIndustries was acknowledged for its work on the Texas Health Resources Recovery and Wellness Center. TEXO honored the mechanical contractor for the Mechanical 1 category, which represents projects less than $5 million. With the accolade in hand, TD’s project advances to state and national competitions. The list includes a total of 30 categories. The Beck Group, which partnered with TD on the health center, also earned an award for the project in the Design-Build 3 (over $30 million) category. The TEXO awards “embody the skill, commitment, and passion … Read more

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Closing the Ranks: Merging Old-School Superintendent Ways With New-School Methods for Jobsite Cohesiveness

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By: Ken Cornell, general superintendent Consider this anecdote: The general superintendent’s computer chimes, signaling the arrival of a batch of new emails. One is correspondence from a young associate in the office right next door. The superintendent is astounded at the sender’s decision to compose an electronic message rather than pop in for a chat—or, alternatively, to simply bang on the wall and shout. Here’s another scenario: A trade partner is taken aback when a seasoned superintendent scoffs and yells and, ultimately, becomes overheated in dismissing the subcontractor’s attempt to offer a professional recommendation. Superintendents of all ages will recognize … Read more

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Strong Man Opens New Distribution Center in California

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Strong Man Safety Products has expanded to the West Coast with the opening of a new distribution center in Cerritos, California. This will be the third distribution center for the Pompton Plains, New Jersey-based company, with coverage now originating from their hometown, as well as a second distribution center in Houston, Texas that opened in 2012. When strong winds, bad storms and dangerous weather strike, construction crews need immediate access to materials to keep them, as well as the worksite and surrounding areas and pedestrians safe. The new Cerritos center is located near the Long Beach port with convenient access … Read more

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Making Room for Millennials at the Jobsite

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Construction has often been considered one of the last industries to embrace technology. That is starting to change, however, as construction companies look for new ways to change the mindset of those working at the jobsite. Enter the younger generation, otherwise known as millennials. They have grown up with apps and solutions to solve just about any system problem that arises. As the industry evolves, it will have to embrace more innovation in order to entice and appeal to millennials—and those even younger. Some of the emerging technology that millennials appear to be comfortable with that they might leverage on … Read more

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Adolfson & Peterson Earn National Excellence in Construction Awards

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s work on Preston Garage in Dallas, Texas; Silverthorne Performing Arts Center in Silverthorne, Colorado and USPI Midland ASC/MOB in Midland, Texas have earned the company first place national Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors in the following categories: Single-Family Projects up to $100 Million (Preston Garage) Institutional – $5 to $10 Million (Silverthorne Performing Arts Center) Healthcare – $10 to $25 Million (USPI Midland ASC/MOB) Representatives from the company received the award during ABC’s 28th annual Excellence in Construction awards celebration in March. Preston Garage is a 33,000-square-foot underground parking garage for … Read more

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