CIM Shatters Records, Raises $2.325 Million At 2026 Auction

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The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program announced that its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Wednesday, Jan. 21, raised more than $2.325 million in gross proceeds — a new record for the event. The auction featured a wide array of high-value items generously donated by industry leaders. Of special note, three concrete mixer trucks were generously donated through collaborative partnerships between Con-Tech Manufacturing Co. with both Mack Trucks and Peterbilt Motors Company and Revolution Concrete Mixers with Papé Kenworth and Kenworth Truck Company. These trucks were presold before the auction, with all proceeds from their sale contributed directly to the CIM Auction … Read more

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Registration Open for 2026 Post-Tensioning Institute Convention

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The Post-Tensioning Institute announced that registration is now open for the 2026 PTI Convention. Scheduled to take place May 4-7 in Long Beach, California, this premier industry event will serve as the centerpiece of the Institute’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration. This year’s convention offers engineers, contractors and industry stakeholders the opportunity to engage with the latest technical developments in the field. The event will feature a robust schedule of technical sessions, committee meetings and exclusive networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. Attendees can look forward to a special 50th Anniversary Gala and a series of commemorative events. A highlight … Read more

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Submissions Open for 2026 DBIA Project/Team Awards

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The Design-Build Institute of America has opened submissions for its 2026 Design-Build Project/Team Awards, recognizing the best Design-Build projects and teams across the country. The DBIA Project/Team Awards honor Design-Build teams operating at the highest level of the profession. Winning projects demonstrate exceptional collaboration, disciplined leadership and delivery practices that reflect Design-Build Done Right. The awards span multiple market sectors and include both Merit and Excellence awards, along with special recognitions highlighting exceptional achievement in areas such as innovation, owner leadership and advanced project practices. The program’s highest honors include the Chair’s Award and Project of the Year. Submissions are due … Read more

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Willmeng Names Michelle Rousseau Director of Trade Relations

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Michelle Rousseau has been hired as director of trade relations at Willmeng Construction. This newly created director-level position is designed to deepen relationships with key trade partners and enhance communication across the firm’s growing market sectors. Rousseau’s role was created to proactively grow the base of specialized subcontractor firms to serve expanded market sectors. This position is unique to general contractors and is specifically designed to drive deeper partnerships and mutually leverage the strengths of the companies. Rousseau will focus on being a dedicated resource for those trade partners to serve them from project preconstruction stages through warranty stages, as … Read more

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McCarthy Purchases Hotel, Plans New National Employee Development Campus

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McCarthy Building Companies announced the completion of its purchase of a 12-acre former hotel and convention site, which will become the company’s new campus for people development, innovation, leadership programming and company culture. The campus will host thousands of McCarthy employees from across the country annually for multi-day learning and development programs, team-build outings and company meetings. As a longstanding community builder, McCarthy will revitalize the 12-acre campus, preserving its distinctive architectural character while bringing a completely refreshed and modern aesthetic to the campus. The new Tempe center will host professional development programs, leadership and executive development and skill-specific coaching … Read more

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