Fifty-One Construction Professionals Receive New National Lean Accreditation

Fifty-one construction professionals received a new national accreditation in the use of Lean construction, a holistic practice aimed at minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency on construction projects. The professional designation offered by the Associated General Contractors of America, is a new assessment-based credential to recognize construction professionals on their ability to use the process. “This new program is the foundation for contractors to focus on continuous improvement to eliminate waste and deliver predictable project outcomes, said Victor Sanvido, senior vice president of Southland Industries.   “Earning this credential symbolizes a crucial first step to becoming a Lean champion in the … Read more

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Consigli Wins AGC Build New England Grand Honor Award for NMR Temple and Meditation Center

BOSTON, Mass. —   The Grand Honor Award for New England's top construction project was presented to Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and the Wat Nawamintararachutis Thai Temple and Meditation Center building team by the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts at the organization's biannual Build New England Awards Gala held on Oct 8 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Build New England recognizes outstanding project teams for their collaborative approach to planning, designing and building facilities that meet the vision and goals of the owner and enhance the community in which the project resides. Receiving recognition with Consigli for the … Read more

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Robins & Morton Wins Eight Awards from ABC of Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Robins & Morton received eight Excellence in Construction awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama at the annual Excellence in Construction Banquet on Oct. 15 at the Sheraton Birmingham hotel in Alabama. ABC recognized the following projects: Florida Hospital Tampa Emergency Department Relocation, Healthcare $50 Million to $100 Million, Excellence Award (First Place) Sierra Providence East Medical Center, Healthcare $25 Million to $50 Million, Excellence Award (First Place) HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, Healthcare $10 Million to $25 Million, Excellence Award (First Place) Embassy Suites Hotel, Commercial $10 Million to $25 Million, Excellence Award (First … Read more

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Construction Employment Declines in August, Reports AGC

Construction employment declined in 153 out of 358 metro areas between August 2014 and August 2015, nearly matching the 163 areas that added construction jobs, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the number of metro areas losing construction jobs is on the rise amid growing uncertainty about federal funding for construction programs and growing shortages of qualified construction workers. “The fact that fewer than half of metro areas added construction jobs at a time when there were gains in nearly three-fourths of the states suggests … Read more

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Clark Projects Earn USGBC National Capital Region Awards of Excellence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Green Building Council National Capital Region Chapter recently honored Clark’s Three Constitution Square and CityCenterDC projects during its Midsummer Night's Green Gala. Completed by Clark in 2014, the Three Constitution Square project earned the Project of the Year – Core & Shell award. Three Constitution Square is a LEED Platinum office building at the mixed-use Constitution Square development in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building offers abundant green space and was designed to maximize natural light in coordination with energy-efficient lighting to minimize energy use. CityCenterDC, also completed by Clark in 2014, earned … Read more

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