Ribbon-Cutting Held for New Emergency Medical Services Base in Rolla, Missouri

A ribbon-cutting was held for Phelps Health’s new Emergency Medical Services base. Built by McCarthy Building Companies, the building replaces an aging EMS station and enhances emergency response capabilities in the region. Located on the main Phelps Health campus in Rolla, Missouri, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, approximately 105 miles south of St. Louis, the base was partially funded by a $4 million American Rescue Plan Act grant from the state of Missouri. Its strategic location brings EMS teams closer to the emergency department while maintaining easy access to I-44. The 17,500-square-foot facility enhances Phelps Health’s emergency response … Read more

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McCarthy Building Company Tops Out Casino Del Sol Grant Road Property in Tucson, Arizona

McCarthy Building Companies recently celebrated the topping-out milestone for Casino Del Sol’s new Grant Road casino, located in Tucson, Arizona. The new property is an investment for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe — bringing 1,000 new jobs and expanding the tribe’s economic footprint in Southern Arizona. The development will feature a 154,000-square-foot casino, with multiple dining venues and a 360,000-square-foot, four-level parking structure designed to accommodate 1,026 vehicles and a surface parking lot for additional parking. The new casino building will feature a lobby, high limit playing room, slots, sportsbook area, player’s club and table games, as well as a food court, … Read more

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Andy Higgins Appointed to International Code Council Board of Directors

The International Code Council appointed Andy Higgins, customer success division executive director for the city of Seattle, Washington, Department of Construction and Inspections, to its 2024-25 Board of Directors. Appointed by Code Council Board President David Spencer, CBO, and ratified by the full board, Higgins assumed a vacated director at large seat on June 10. Higgins brings over 28 years of experience in permitting, construction management and building inspection to the board. He holds many Code Council certifications including building code official and master code professional and has served on many Code Council committees, including the exam development committees for … Read more

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Gilbane Building Launches NextDirect, Appoints Suzanne Bennett as Business Leader

Gilbane Building has launched NextDirect, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on delivering direct procurement strategies for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. This new venture is designed to enhance schedule reliability, cost certainty and transparency for complex construction projects and supports long-term growth. Gilbane has appointed Suzanne Bennett as vice president and business leader of the strategic initiative. She brings extensive experience in construction, engineering and supply chain leadership, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, innovation and sustainable procurement practices. NextDirect has already supported several pilot projects and is actively engaged in planning and execution phases for … Read more

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McCarthy Project Director Bailey Ruff Named Chapter Chair of DBIA

Bailey Ruff, project director at McCarthy Building Companies, has been appointed as chapter chair of the Nevada Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America. A respected construction leader with nearly a decade of experience shaping Nevada’s public and private infrastructure, Ruff will lead the chapter’s efforts in advancing the Design-Build delivery method, supporting professional development and fostering the next generation of industry talent. As chapter chair, Ruff will oversee all facets of the organization, including strategic initiatives, industry outreach, education, student engagement and fundraising efforts that support scholarships and workforce development programs. Her appointment marks a continued commitment by DBIA … Read more

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