McCarthy Holdings, Inc. Celebrates Craft Appreciation Week 

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McCarthy Holdings, Inc., dedicates Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 to celebrating the firm’s craft professional workforce. The company will be hosting events on jobsites across the country to recognize more than 3,000 craft professionals while highlighting the importance of construction careers to local communities and the nation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports more than 439,000 construction laborer job openings available across the country. The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 90% of firms hope to hire new workers in 2022. McCarthy is looking to hire 60-75 craft professionals in Texas this year to add to its approximately … Read more

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NexCore Names Eric Roark Executive Vice President of Design & Construction

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NexCore Group announced that Eric Roark has joined its firm as executive vice president, Design & Construction. Roark was previously with hospital system UCHealth for over 12 years, starting out as the senior internal auditor of construction and most recently as the senior director of design and construction. Some areas of expertise that he brings to NexCore are his experience in staff leadership and development, healthcare construction, budget management and more. Roark holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Construction Management, both from Colorado State University.

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Muckleshoot Casino Marks Milestone with Topping Off of Hotel Tower

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The final steel beam for Muckleshoot Casino’s resort tower was hoisted into place on Friday, Aug. 26, in Auburn, Washington. The 1,000-pound, 25-foot-long beam, adorned with the signatures of Muckleshoot Indian Tribal members, as well as the men and women who built the 18-story structure, glided into place accompanied with a splash of fireworks. Hundreds of onlookers, from tribal leadership and casino executives to community partners and construction workers, witnessed the milestone which included a blessing and cultural dance of celebration. The glass tower — which will boast approximately 400 guestrooms, expanded gaming, an indoor pool, spa services and a … Read more

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Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to Meet Online Sept. 14

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold an online meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT Sept. 14. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, also known as the Construction Safety Act, established the committee to advise the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on policy matters arising under the CSA, and the setting of construction standards. The meeting will include the following: Remarks from a representative from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Labor for … Read more

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Skanska Celebrates Topping-Out of Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

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Skanska has topped out at the Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia. Representatives from Skanska, Alexandria City Public Schools and Skanska’s construction partners commemorated the event July 27. When complete, the 150,000-square-foot school will accommodate spaces for classrooms, art and music rooms and physical education. Outside the walls of the school, the site will be home to new turf fields, pedestrian safe drop-off zones and driveways, basketball courts and playground areas. Scheduled to open in 2023, this new environmentally friendly facility will continue to serve students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, replacing the former 65,000-square-foot school. As a net-zero … Read more

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