Regents Approve More than $328M in New Construction at Texas A&M

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The Texas A&M University System’s meteoric growth was fueled as regents voted to approve spending more than $328 million on capital projects across the state. The university system has more than $4.1 billion worth of construction projects in planning and design, construction or development in Texas. Funding for projects approved included: *$8.4 million for the Bain Athletic Expansion Project at West Texas A&M *$17.6 million for a Student Services Building at Texas A&M University-Commerce *$29.3 million for student housing at Texas A&M University–San Antonio *$7 million for infrastructure at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan *$83.2 million for the Student-Athlete Academic … Read more

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Lee Building Industry Association honors Stevens Construction as Contractor of the Year for 10th year

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Stevens Construction Inc. earned five awards at the Lee Building Industry Association Industry Awards event on Nov. 17. Stevens Construction earned the highest honor of the evening, winning the Contractor of the Year. A panel of nationwide judges named Stevens Construction Contractor of the Year based on criteria such as the company’s achievement of goals, client relations, professional certifications and community responsibilities. This is the 10th year Stevens Construction has received this honor, the company won in 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011 and 2007. The company won a Summit Award for the best healthcare project in the … Read more

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AEM Hall of Fame Inducts Genie’s Sherman Ward ‘Bud’ Bushnell

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers inducted Sherman Ward “Bud” Bushnell, founder of Genie, into its Hall of Fame for a broad range of contributions in developing and advancing technologies that support the construction and agriculture industries worldwide. The AEM Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and the community’s quality of life. The award was presented to Genie President Simon Meester at AEM’s Annual Conference Nov. 18 in Napa, Calif. Bushnell (June 13, 1921 – Nov. 14, 2020) founded Genie Industries, which is the Genie brand of Terex Corporation, a … Read more

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Harkins Announces Expansion with Opening of New Central Virginia/Tidewater Office

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Harkins announced the opening of its new office in Richmond, Virginia, a geographic expansion that reflects the company’s growth into Central Virginia/Tidewater. The new office will be led by Senior Project Manager Damion Pizarro. In his role, Pizarro will manage, develop, maintain and oversee all functions of assigned projects in the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases. The expansion plans include hiring opportunities to build a team of construction professionals working alongside several seasoned Harkins’ employee-owners.

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ABC Elects 2023 National Chair, Executive Committee

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ABC Elects 2023 National Chair, Executive Committee Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was elected the 2023 ABC national chair at a board of directors meeting held in conjunction with the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Coronado, California. The members of ABC’s 2023 Executive Committee, who will take office on Jan. 1, are: Chair of the ABC board of directors: Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chair-elect: Buddy Henley, president, Henley Construction Co. Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland Secretary and Southeast region vice chair: J. David … Read more

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