McCarthy Completes Fountain at Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park

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McCarthy Building Companies has completed the installation of the Nancy Best Fountain at Klyde Warren Park, a water feature that will be one of the highlights of the 5.2-acre park located in the heart of Dallas, Texas. By day, the fountain will serve as an interactive play area and respite as the fountain features a 5,000-square foot splash pad, which can accommodate hundreds of children. Every night, the fountain will display a choreographed water, light and music show, which will change monthly. The fountain’s design, created by Fluidity Design Consultants, features three stainless-steel “trees,” 14 “rosebud” bubblers and 106 small … Read more

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NCCER Launches ‘The Builders’ Table’ Podcast

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research announced its first podcast, The Builders’ Table, is available for download. This podcast features construction industry leaders and professionals to educate, empower and engage listeners on the importance of the industry. The podcast addresses the need to inspire the next generation of craft professionals through in-depth conversations and develop solutions that will move the industry forward. The podcast is hosted by Jennifer Wilkerson, NCCER’s vice president of innovation and advancement. As a former high school teacher and part owner in a welding company, Wilkerson has a passion for education and construction that … Read more

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McCarthy Begins Mobilization of Construction Workforce, Hiring for Solar Project in Texas

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McCarthy Building Companies has contracted with Leeward Renewable Energy as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for a utility-scale solar farm in Pearsall, Texas. The company is responsible for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the 200-megawatt facility. McCarthy’s renewable energy & storage team is hiring approximately 150 craftworkers to construct the Horizon Solar project, with new crews starting work in October. The project will have 300 construction workers onsite at peak construction. The majority of the workers will be recruited from the local area and the military veteran community. Area residents and military veterans interested in working on … Read more

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Hilmerson Safety Granted U.S. Patent for Multi-Use Stair/Slab Grabber

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Hilmerson Safety has been granted a U.S. patent for its multi-use stair/slab grabber. This is the eighth patent issued to Hilmerson, which began designing and manufacturing construction-grade safety products in 2001. Made of corrosion- and damage-resistant galvanized steel, the products are used to install fall protection on 5-16-inch-thick concrete slabs and for securing handrails on stairs. An anti-slip grip pad, swivel design and quick-adjust handle solve age-old challenges. Hilmerson Safety also holds multiple patents for its Guardrail System and Safety Rail Cart System, as well as patents for its Barrier Fence Saddle Mounting Bracket, Dual Post Base Plate and its Current Cover. The stair/slab … Read more

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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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