McCarthy Building Companies Announces New Leadership for Central Region

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has announced a new leadership team for its Central Region, positioning a team of internal executive promotions to guide the company’s continued growth and success across 28 states. Based in St. Louis, the Central Region spans the U.S. east of the Rockies and represents a significant portion of the company’s expanding footprint in key market sectors, including healthcare, education, science and technology, commercial, industrial, water/wastewater and mission critical facilities. The appointments of Ryan Sawall as regional CEO, Chris Anvik as Regional President, Doug Mangers as Regional Chief Operating Officer, and Josh Gaghen as St. Louis Business Unit Leader reflect McCarthy’s dedication to promoting … Read more

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Vertical Construction Begins at Mack Innovation Park in Scottsdale

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Willmeng Construction has begun vertical construction on the first phase of Mack Innovation Park – Mack Real Estate Group’s latest project in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The first phase of MIP Scottsdale consists of two buildings comprising 305,400 square feet, while the site as a whole accommodates 1.2 million square feet across 11 buildings. The design for MIP Scottsdale, led by Butler Design Group, pays homage to the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright and his Taliesin West, which is located just five miles away. The design is characterized by integration with the surrounding landscape, use of natural materials and emphasis on … Read more

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ABC: Data Centers, Manufacturing Make Up 94% of Construction Spending Increase in 2024

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased .2% in December 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.241 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased .1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down .5% in December. According to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu, public sector nonresidential spending fell sharply in in the last month of 2024, but that decline, he said, was likely a short-term phenomenon as the transition between presidential … Read more

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PTI Announces New Code, Certification Program for Post-Tensioning Industry

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The Post-Tensioning Institute has announced ACI-PTI 320-25, Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete, as well as a new certification program for multistrand and bar post-tensioning systems. ACI-PTI 320-25 code release The ACI-PTI 320-25 Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete is scheduled for release in early 2025. This new version represents the joint efforts of PTI and the American Concrete Institute to create a comprehensive code covering the design and construction of post-tensioned concrete structures. The code offers practical solutions and long-term benefits to enhance the quality and consistency of construction practices. It also provides a unified framework for … Read more

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GE Johnson to Operate Under DPR Construction to Serve Customers in Mountain States

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GE Johnson Construction Company will officially operate under the DPR Construction brand moving forward. This integration follows the successful acquisition of the company by DPR in 2021 and reflects the completion of key milestones, aligning both organizations to deliver enhanced capabilities and resources to customers in the Mountain States. Since joining the DPR family of companies, GE Johnson has operated as a standalone entity, maintaining its strong regional reputation and local focus. The integration marks the next phase in delivering on the promise of combining GE Johnson’s market expertise and building ingenuity with DPR’s national reach, global customer relationships, and … Read more

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