Deborah Bradley, president and founder of Bradley Construction, has been honored by the New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction as a Woman of Achievement. Honorees of this award were selected for impressive career accomplishments and recognized for commitment to lead and mentor. “Shining the spotlight on the successful careers of the honorees is one of the best ways to show women there is a place in the AEC industry for them,” says Gina Rivera, executive director of Professional Women in Construction New York. “Bringing women together to learn from each other is a main focus of PWC.” Bradley … Read more
DBIA Honors Outstanding Leaders with 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards
The Design-Build Institute of America has announced the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the Design-Build project delivery method and promoting collaboration within the industry. This year’s honorees include: Rodney Pope, vice president, Brown and Caldwell (Industry Practitioner) Emily Galliers, design manager, Build Group Inc. (Young Professional) James “Tony” Parrott, CEO, Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (Owner) Each of these distinguished leaders has made a significant impact on the industry through their dedication to innovative solutions, commitment to Design-Build best practices and efforts to … Read more
NCCER Named DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient
The National Center for Construction Education and Research is a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to provide career and technical education programs and industry-recognized credentials to students through the High School Builder Program. With an estimated 500,000 open construction jobs unfilled, DEWALT’s Grow the Trades Grants aim to help close the skilled labor gap by supporting nonprofit organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople. Each year, the program awards funding and tool donations as part of a larger $30 million commitment over five years to close the skilled trades gap. NCCER was selected as one … Read more
Adolfson & Peterson Construction Awarded Austin Independent School District Projects
Adolfson & Peterson Construction was recently awarded the construction and renovation contract for Austin Independent School District’s Anderson and McCallum High Schools. Anderson High School, in Northwest Austin, Texas, was built in 1970. The renovation includes a 43,350-square-foot competition gym with an 1,800-seat capacity and locker rooms with coaches’ offices, training rooms, officials’ dressing rooms and laundry. Common spaces will feature a Hall of Honor and trophy cases, while the entry vestibule and front office will be reconfigured for security. This project is designed to accommodate the school’s 2,397 students. Opened in 1955, McCallum High School will expand its Science … Read more
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