American Society of Concrete Contractors to Hold Annual Conference in September

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The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 2 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio. Concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers and other industry professionals will gather for three days of educational events and networking. Seminar tracks include tech, business management, decorative/polished concrete and safety. Topics include “Techniques to Reduce Carbon Footprint,” “Transitioning Your Company to the Next Generation,” “Intro to 3D Printing,” “Lessons in Leadership,” and a panel discussion on constructability: “What’s My Role and What do I Want it to be?” Attendees can take advantage of the ACI Flatwork Finisher Certification and the ACI … Read more

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Gilbane, Urban Health to Break Ground on New Health Center in New York

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Gilbane Building Company joined Urban Health Plan, a Federally Qualified Health Center in New York State, to break ground at 1095 Southern Boulevard to celebrate the development of their newest site. The 52,000-square-foot-healthcare facility, will expand access to quality primary and specialized healthcare and house programs designed to address some of the most critical health issues impacting Hunts Point and Longwood residents. Expected to open in the spring of 2024, the modern, five-story health center will also bring economic development and environmental health benefits to the community. For decades, the site occupied a dry cleaning business, which was later damaged … Read more

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Renovations Begin on Downtown Office for Hoffman Media

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Hoffman Media recently held a groundbreaking-style event to commemorate the project kick off, share architectural renderings and publicly announce plans for its new downtown headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. The project team includes construction firm Robins & Morton and architect Williams Blackstock Architects. The property will be called “The Hoffice” and was the previous office of the Waldrep, Stewart and Kendrick law firm, which has since relocated to Homewood. Plans for the building include the addition of video and photography production studios, state-of-the-art test kitchens and corporate office space. The existing building was demolished to the exterior wall, allowing the interior … Read more

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ABC Honors Careers in Construction Award Winners

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of the 2022 National Craft Championships and the ABC Construction Management Competition. The winners were honored on the last day of ABC Convention 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. ABC Names the 2022 National Craft Champions ABC Honors 2022 Construction Management Competition Winners The 2022 NCC featured more than 175 of the nation’s best carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, plumbers, welders and other construction craft professionals vying for top honors in 15 competitions with skills on display across 12 crafts. Showcasing the industry’s premier skilled trades profession, NCC recognizes the men and women who are building … Read more

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SEAA’s Craft Training Program Benefits Member Companies

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Three companies have joined the Steel Erectors Association of America’s network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. These companies are All Forms Fabrication, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; GMF Steel Group, Lakeland, Florida and SL Chasse Steel Fabricators and Erectors, Hudson, New Hampshire. The program grants SEAA member companies access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers, riggers, crane operators and signal persons. Because of SEAA’s affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the craft training materials, assessments and certifications for all of NCCER’s craft training curriculum. “The SEAA/NCCER training program gives member companies access to quality training and workforce … Read more

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