Construction Volunteers Team Up to Build Walls for Habitat for Humanity House in Ohio

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AGC Charities Inc., Kokosing and United Rentals teamed up to lead dozens of volunteers from across the country to assemble the walls for a new house being built by Habitat for Humanity Delaware and Union Counties. The volunteer workday at Kokosing’s campus in Westerville, Ohio involved cutting wood and assembling the various pieces into prefabricated walls that will be erected on land owned by Habitat for Humanity for a deserving family. The volunteers who participated in the charity project are all members of the Associated General Contractors of America. Many volunteers arrived early into the area to participate in the … Read more

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New ACI/PTI Code-320-25 on Post-Tensioned Concrete Available for Purchase

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The Post-Tensioning Institute, in partnership with the American Concrete Institute, has announced the digital release of ACI/PTI Code-320-25: Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary. Available now in PDF format through the PTI Bookstore, this new joint committee code sets forth the minimum requirements for the design, materials and detailing of post-tensioned concrete structures, offering convenient digital access to industry professionals ahead of the forthcoming print edition. Key benefits and features of ACI/PTI Code-320-25 include: Consensus-based standard: Developed with input from broad industry representation under a rigorous review Comprehensive scope: Addresses critical aspects of post-tensioned concrete—including material properties, design, detailing and … Read more

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Leopardo Expands Healthcare Business Development Team

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Bethanie Smith has joined Leopardo as director of business development for its national healthcare market. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Smith will play a key role in driving growth and expanding the company’s relationships in the healthcare and senior living markets on a national level. Smith joins the company from Ryan Fireprotection, where she successfully generated and nurtured leads, developed contract proposals and managed accounts for both prospective and existing clients. Smith’s expertise in business development, relationship-building and strategic consulting make her an invaluable addition to Leopardo’s growing team.

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Construction Begins on Oklahoma State University Medical Center Expansion

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Construction has started on an expansion project in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. The project is part of a $600-million medical campus expansion that includes a VA medical center, an inpatient mental health facility and the OSU Pharmaceutical Research Lab and Clinical Center. It is one of the largest construction projects in downtown Tulsa since the Williams Center in the 1970s. Construction of the new 180,000-square-foot project followed a groundbreaking ceremony in early March. The four-story wing will connect to the new James Mountain Inhoff Veterans Medical Center via a 350-foot-long pedestrian sky bridge. Construction of the new expansion, which will … Read more

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Groundbreakings Held for Three Rehabilitation Hospitals in Florida

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Construction is officially underway on three new $30-million Exalt Health rehabilitation hospitals in Florida, with projects breaking ground in Wellen Park, Daytona Beach and Orange Park. Each hospital will feature 40 beds, delivering specialized programs for neurological, orthopedic and cardiac recovery, as well as comprehensive physical, occupational and speech therapy services. From advanced rehabilitation technologies to thoughtfully designed spaces, every detail is aimed at supporting the patient’s journey from admission through recovery. Once fully operational, the facilities are expected to provide over 500 new jobs within the next three years, contributing significantly to local economies and the broader healthcare infrastructure … Read more

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