Drones Benefit Earthmoving Operations

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Contributed by: CONEXPO-CON/AGG Drones – the aerial eye of the jobsite – have become a very versatile tool for earthmoving operations. Among the benefits, increasing efficiency, productivity and accuracy on jobsites. In addition, drones help reduce unplanned costs and rework throughout a project by providing a steady stream of jobsite progress data. As drone technology evolves, the greater the return of investment in employing them, points out Zach Pieper, director of operations and co-owner of Quantum Land Design, a company that manages and prepares 3D data required for construction projects of any scale. “That is why it is important for those in the construction industry, … Read more

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MAX USA Corp. Announces Winners of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards for Outstanding Achievements

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MAX USA Corp. announced the recipients of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards, which recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their specialty. Best territory sales growth: Gary Tharp grew his territory by 42% compared to last year. Great effort in his sales activities to gain new business made him successful in growing his territory. Best region sales growth award: Southeast Region, Robbie Worrell’s territory had great growth of 31% compared to last year. Continuous growth of the region made a big contribution to the overall company’s sales growth. Best salesman of the … Read more

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Jeff Tubb Promoted to Senior Operations Manager at The UP Companies

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Jeff Tubb was promoted from operations manager to senior operations manager of the Square UP Builders division at The UP Companies. Tubb will lead, direct and coordinate day-to-day company field operations across multiple projects through multiple foremen, field managers and operations managers. He oversees the development and implementation of efficient and effective core company processes and workflows that result in best-of-class levels of project performance and customer satisfaction. As senior operations manager, he ensures qualified people on the right jobs with the necessary resources and accountability structure to maximize safety, quality and productivity. Tubb was originally hired by UPCO in … Read more

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Carpenter Contractor Trust Honors Union Tradesmen During National Construction Appreciation Week

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In celebration of National Tradesmen Day, Sept. 16, and National Construction Appreciation Week, Sept. 19-23, the Carpenter Contractor Trust is highlighting four union tradespeople who have dedicated their lives to building a better future for the United States. Michael Conner, Lauren LaForge, Layla Bibi and Abbey Agius all come from vastly different backgrounds and represent several generations of U.S. trade union builders. What unites them, however, is their commitment and dedication to their craft, which is paving the way for the future of the U.S. construction industry. Michael Conner is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a piledriver and a representative … Read more

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S. M. Wilson & Co. Hires Four New Superintendents

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S. M. Wilson & Co. has added four new superintendents who will work in project delivery roles. These new team members will help deliver successful projects throughout the region for education, healthcare, warehouse and manufacturing, civic and retail clients. The new employees and respective titles are as follows: Assistant Superintendent David Amador has eight years of experience. He will be working for S. M. Wilson’s roofing company CWC in Naples, Florida.  Project Superintendent Greg Nanney has 20 years of experience. He will be working on Ladue School District projects. Project Superintendent Ryan Phipps has 22 years of experience. He will … Read more

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