ABC Honors Best at Annual Excellence in Construction Awards

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — Associated Builders and Contractors’ officials announced the winners of its annual awards for best construction projects, safety performance, diversity initiatives and the Contractor of the Year. The awards were presented at the 28th annual Excellence in Construction Awards during ABC Convention 2018. Excellence in Construction Awards ACI Mechanical Named Contractor of the Year National Safety Excellence Awards National Diversity Excellence Awards ABC’s convention also features the National Craft Championships, the Construction Management Competition, keynote speakers and education sessions for ABC members and staff from 70 chapters, technology exhibits, networking opportunities and a national board meeting.

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Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction Wins Diverse Business of the Year Award

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San Francisco, California’s Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction was named as the first-ever Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials announced. The association also awarded Diversity and Inclusion Excellence awards to Auston Commercial, Bjork Construction, the Massachusetts Port Authority and the San Antonio Chapter of AGC. “These awards honor member firms and chapters that have established exceptional programs dedicated to expanding the diversity, and with it the strength, of the construction industry,” said Art Daniel, the association’s president and president and COO of AR Daniel Construction Services. “Launching these awards is … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Women in Construction Week

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie is joining the National Association of Women in Construction in observing Women in Construction Week March 4-10. Established by NAWIC, the week aims to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry, to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in construction and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. As part of the company’s observation of Women in Construction Week, Brasfield & Gorrie will host events and activities at its regional offices. Several Brasfield & Gorrie offices are hosting events and activities to foster dialogue on important … Read more

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KBR Honored for Veterans Recruitment and Training Program

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KBR’s “Camo to KBR: Veterans Recruitment and Training Program” has received a Workforce Development Award from the Construction Users Roundtable. According to CURT, the award recognizes companies for “extraordinary, exemplary and innovative recruitment, training and education programs, which encourage people to pursue careers in construction.” Camo to KBR is a comprehensive initiative to hire, train, develop and transition military service members into the next generation of craft professionals and create leaders for KBR and the overall construction industry. The initiative is one approach to address craft workforce shortage issues and develop strong military talent into future supervisors and leaders in … Read more

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MCA Honors Eight Outstanding Building Designs, 2017 Chairman’s Award Winners Unveiled

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Eight outstanding building projects from across the country were recognized by the Metal Construction Association. Selected by a panel of architects, the Chairman’s Awards are given to the year’s most exceptional building projects involving MCA member companies. Awards are based on overall appearance, significance of metal in the project, innovative use of metal and the role of metal in achieving project objectives. Announced at the MCA’s Winter Meeting held in January, the MCA Chairman’s Awards were given in eight categories: overall excellence; residential; metal roofing; education, primary and secondary schools; education, colleges and universities; institutional; municipal and commercial/industrial. 2017 Chairman’s … Read more

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