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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Restoration Complete of Iconic Adagio Mermaid Fountain at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida

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The Adagio Fountain, featuring a statue of two mermaids in an adagio pose atop a 25-foot pillar, has greeted visitors to Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs State Park since it was unveiled in 1966. Made of vintage masonry, the 56-year-old sculpture was experiencing cracks, spalling, deterioration and other damage when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection reached out to Western Specialty Contractors to resolve the issues. The fountain’s mermaids were created by retired Weeki Wachee “mermaid” Diane Whatt McDonald, 91. McDonald and other women performed as magical mermaids for audiences in the spring’s underwater theater – a roadside attraction that started … Read more

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MAX USA Corp. Announces Winners of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards for Outstanding Achievements

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MAX USA Corp. announced the recipients of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards, which recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their specialty. Best territory sales growth: Gary Tharp grew his territory by 42% compared to last year. Great effort in his sales activities to gain new business made him successful in growing his territory. Best region sales growth award: Southeast Region, Robbie Worrell’s territory had great growth of 31% compared to last year. Continuous growth of the region made a big contribution to the overall company’s sales growth. Best salesman of the … Read more

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