USGBC California Acquires the Contractor’s Commitment from Green Commons

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USGBC California has announced that it is assuming ownership and management of the Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices, the premier program for leaders in green commercial construction to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and improve their initiatives over time. The Contractor’s Commitment has been under the auspices of Green Commons’ Sustainable Construction Leaders Peer Network. Its acquisition by USGBC California provides a platform for fully operationalizing its growth. Created by contractors for contractors, the Contractor’s Commitment offers a smart way to both get started and to measure a company’s ongoing progress in sustainability. The five Areas of Impact offer these core … Read more

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Free Girls’ Construction Camps Empower Philadelphia Youth to Explore Skilled Trades Careers

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For the 16th summer, local girls entering grades 7 through 12 will get hands-on experience, mentorship and exposure to the construction and skilled trades industries – thanks to the Mentoring young Women in Construction program. This year, the free day camp has expanded its reach once again, with 84 students enrolled across two locations: MyWIC Northeast: June 16-27 MyWIC South: July 7-18 Organized by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation and supported by regional partners, including NEST, a national Integrated Facilities Management company based in South Jersey, MyWIC is designed to introduce young women to career paths they may not have previously … Read more

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Kraus-Anderson Completes $24 Million Windom Area Health in Windom, Minnesota

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Kraus-Anderson has completed a new $24-million medical building in Windom, Minnesota for Windom Area Health. Recognizing the growing needs of the region, WAH partnered with Sanford Health to develop a 52,000-square foot clinic expansion owned by the city of Windom and funded by WAH. The project creates a connection to the existing hospital while establishing a separate clinic identity. Designed by Pope Architects, the new building houses Sanford Health Clinic, Windom Specialty Clinics and a third-floor shell space to accommodate future growth. Specialty clinics include OB/GYN, orthopedics, general surgery, pain management, mental health, integrative health and foot care. The building … Read more

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

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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

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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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