Tackling Burnout in Construction

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How mental strain can increase safety risks in the field By Dan Lester Over the last 30 years, the construction industry has made significant strides in reducing jobsite injuries, which have declined 83% since 1995. Yet as the industry continues striving toward a zero-incident culture, it’s equally critical to prioritize psychological safety alongside physical safety to address a deeper, often hidden mental health crisis — one that affects not only workers’ personal lives, but also jobsite safety and performance. This is especially important given that construction workers experience higher rates of depression, substance misuse and suicide than many other professions. … Read more

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Willmeng Completes Second Facility for United Foods International

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Willmeng Construction celebrated the completion of a tenant improvement project for United Foods International. The 129,172-square-foot shell building has been transformed into a food preparation and packaging facility for the global firm. The completion of this facility was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on May 7. The event underscored the collaborative effort required to first attract major international companies and then deliver the facilities they need to succeed. UFI, a U.S. affiliate of the Japan-based Senba Group, is a global company with affiliated production sites across Asia. The company handles manufacturing for custom, high-quality products, including natural, organic, kosher and … Read more

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Helix Electric Joins $390M SMForward Parking Garage 2

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Helix Electric has joined in the construction of a new six-story, 5,500-space parking garage at Sacramento International Airport, located west of Terminal B. The project, part of the airport’s $1.3 billion SMForward capital improvement program, is on track to open in late 2026 and will significantly expand parking capacity for the region’s fastest-growing airport. Helix serves as the managing electrical contractor on the project, working in coordination with general contractor Otto Construction. The new garage replaces the existing Hourly B Lot and adds 5,500 close-in parking spaces for passengers and visitors at SMF. The structure features a parking guidance system, electric vehicle charging … Read more

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S. M. Wilson Adds Project Engineers Kaeleb Franken, Keishawn Baucom

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S. M. Wilson & Co. has added Project Engineers Kaeleb Franken and Keishawn Baucom. In this role, Franken and Baucom are responsible for working with a project’s design professionals, consultants and owners to establish and track the flow of information, approvals, meetings, reporting, shop drawings, submittals, material deliveries, LEED checklists and other support activities through the duration of a project. Franken brings 12 years of construction project management experience, most recently as a milling superintendent. He will be working on projects at Jefferson City School District. Baucom has nearly three years of both commercial and residential construction experience managing daily … Read more

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Jacksonville School District, S. M. Wilson Break Ground on New Elementary School

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Jacksonville School District #117 has selected S. M. Wilson & Co. as General Contractor for its new 40,000-square-foot Murrayville-Woodson Elementary School. Scheduled to open for the 2027-28 school year, the new campus will replace the current 108-year-old building and is designed to accommodate future expansion. Last week, district officials, community leaders, faculty, staff and students came together to break ground on the new school. S. M. Wilson’s scope of work includes site work, construction of modern classrooms and learning spaces and improved safety and security features. The new school will be constructed on an eight-acre parcel of land located four … Read more

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