Haskell Opens New Center of Excellence in Atlanta

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Haskell, based in Jacksonville, Fla., has announced the opening of a new office in Atlanta, Ga. This 17,500-square-foot facilityhas been totally redesigned and will provide a modern and comfortable workspace for its employees and clients. The new location hosts Haskell's Center of Excellence for packaging and material handling systems design and implementation, and is staffed by a team of 50 professionals previously located in Duluth, Ga. “The new facility is more centrally located, reflecting Haskell's desire to increase its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area and provide a space with upgraded amenities for its employees and clients,” … Read more

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Gilbane Leading Modernization of ConcoursesB and C at Port Columbus International Airport

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting in December 2013, travelers arriving and departing from Concourse C at Port Columbus International Airport will enjoy a fully modernized experience following the completion of a major renovation effort led by Gilbane Building Company, which was selected by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority to serve as construction manager at risk for the project. Simultaneously, Gilbane is managing the modernization of Concourse B, a process that is scheduled for completion in April 2015. “Thousands of travelers rely upon Port Columbus International Airport and its services. Drawing on our experience in airport concourse construction nationwide, we look forward … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases, Industry Remains Vulnerable

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Construction employment increased in 26 between July and August and in 35 states for the year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned, however, that construction employment remains below peak levels in most states and warned of the potential impact of a halt in federal construction investments. “While we would all like to see even more robust growth, it is encouraging that most states have a larger construction workforce today than they did a year ago,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association's chief executive officer. “It will take a … Read more

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Chooses McCarthy Building Companies as Construction Manager

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St. Louis, Mo.-based McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has been selected as construction manager for the $45-million expansion of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, originally built by McCarthy and opened in 2001. The 79,000-square-foot expansion is set to begin in early 2014. The space will include flexible research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as core facilities and additional growth chamber space. The expanded facility is expected to open in 2015. Plans call for building a three-story addition that will be attached to the west side of the Danforth Center’s existing building in Creve Coeur, making room for more than … Read more

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MySafetySign's HazardSpotting Releases 11th Post

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. —   MySafetySign's “spot the hazard” campaign to promote awareness of dangerous workplace safety hazards has released its 11th blog post. The campaign, launched in April 2013, is an ongoing effort by MySafetySign to open a dialogue with construction workers, contractors and their communities. MySafetySign is an e-commerce site that produces official Occupational Safety & Health Administration signs.   The 11th post features photographs of roof painters in dangerous conditions, including missing protective equipment like hard hats and safety glasses; slip, trip and fall hazards and deficient guardrails. The post details the specific OSHA violations. HazardSpotting uses social … Read more

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