Concrete Foundations Association Appoints Three Industry Leaders to Legacy Committee

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The Concrete Foundations Association has announced the installation of three distinguished leaders to its Legacy Committee: Lance Jordan, formerly of Stephens and Smith Concrete Construction; Mark Saldana of Saldana Concrete; and Van Smith of Hudson Valley Concrete Pumping, Inc. The appointments honor their significant contributions and long-standing service to the concrete foundation industry and the Association. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment throughout their careers, particularly during their service on the CFA Board of Directors. Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing the Association’s mission, supporting its members, and driving industry-wide progress. Each has left a lasting impact […]

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Ryan Companies Delivers Three Charter Schools in South Carolina, Louisiana

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Ryan Companies US, Red Apple Development and Charter Schools USA announced the completion of three new charter school campuses. Ryan served as general contractor in partnership with RAD, developer of record, to deliver innovative, future-ready educational environments that align with the academic and operational goals of CSUSA and its affiliated charter foundations. The new schools, which welcomed students this August, include: Discovery School at Myrtle Beach (Conway, SC): A CSUSA-managed K-8 facility developed in partnership with the Charter Education Board of South Carolina. The 45,000-square-foot campus features open, collaborative spaces, personalized learning plans and accelerated academic tracks for middle school students, […]

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Grand Canyon University, McCarthy Launch New Pre-Apprenticeship Program in AZ

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Grand Canyon University and McCarthy Building Companies have expanded GCU’s successful Center for Workforce Development to include four new trades — civil construction, mechanical/plumbing, HVAC and concrete — opening the door to more career opportunities for students and creating a pipeline of skilled talent for the construction industry. The Pre-Apprentice Construction General Pathway is launching this fall with civil construction and mechanical/plumbing, followed by HVAC and concrete in fall 2026. This pre-apprenticeship builds on GCU’s proven model that has graduated over 490 electrical pre-apprenticeship and manufacturing CNC machinist students since 2022. Many participants are first-generation college students or career changers seeking […]

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MAX USA Announces Participation at 2025 Tilt-up Convention & Expo

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MAX USA Corp. has announced its participation at the Tilt-up Convention and Expo taking place Oct. 1-3 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tilt-up Convention and Expo is the premier annual event uniting contractors, architects, engineers, developers, suppliers and students in the tilt-up construction industry today. In depth product highlights will include: WMC80 – Cordless Wire Mesh Cutter Cuts W1.4 (10GA.) up to W8 (2/0.5GA) mesh RB823T – X-Large Rebar Tying Tool ties #7 x #7 up to #14 x #14 with 19ga wire RB443T – Rebar Tying Tool Mesh x Mesh up to #7 x #7 with 19ga wire Stop by […]

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Balfour Beatty, School Districts Welcome Students Back with New, Modernized Learning Spaces

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Balfour Beatty has completed construction on Johnston County Public School’s $40 million Swift Creek Elementary School project. Delivered under budget, the project includes a newly constructed two-story facility that replaces the school’s existing mobile classroom units, reducing class sizes and improving campus safety. The school serves approximately 900 students and includes dedicated classroom wings for pre-K through fifth grade, a cafeteria with stage, gymnasium and media center — all designed to foster learning and community connection. In partnership with Wake County Public School System, Balfour Beatty delivered the 133,000-square-foot campus that accommodates 800 students from kindergarten to fifth grade in […]

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