Carpenter Contractor Trust Honors Union Tradesmen During National Construction Appreciation Week

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In celebration of National Tradesmen Day, Sept. 16, and National Construction Appreciation Week, Sept. 19-23, the Carpenter Contractor Trust is highlighting four union tradespeople who have dedicated their lives to building a better future for the United States. Michael Conner, Lauren LaForge, Layla Bibi and Abbey Agius all come from vastly different backgrounds and represent several generations of U.S. trade union builders. What unites them, however, is their commitment and dedication to their craft, which is paving the way for the future of the U.S. construction industry. Michael Conner is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a piledriver and a representative … Read more

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Doheny Eye Institute Opens its Headquarters in Pasadena, California

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The headquarters for Doheny Eye Institute, affiliated with UCLA Stein Eye Institute, is now open. Located at the former Avery Dennison campus, the new life science research center is dedicated to the conservation, improvement and restoration of human eyesight. It also fulfills the community’s hopes for the cherished 7-acre campus, which had sat vacant for several years. Life sciences are quickly becoming a powerful solution for empty workspaces across the US. However, offices aren’t built for the intricate needs of laboratories — highly sensitive to temperature, vibration and light, and often requiring special features like air balancing, biosafety cabinets, lasers … Read more

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Monthly Construction Input Prices Dip, But Are Up 17% From a Year Ago, Says ABC

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Construction input prices decreased 1.4% in August compared to the previous month, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 1.4% for the month, as well. Construction input prices are up 16.7% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 16.3% higher. Input prices were up in six of 11 subcategories on a monthly basis. Natural gas prices increased 35.3% (and are 457.9% higher than they were in February 2020), followed by unprocessed energy materials prices, which rose 13.5%. Crude petroleum prices were … Read more

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Ware Malcom Complete Construction of Bellevue Brewery in Washington

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Ware Malcomb announced that construction is complete on Bellevue Brewery in Bellevue, Washington. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the project. The 7,353-square-foot interior renovation includes a brewery, restaurant and commercial kitchen. The décor within the space pays tribute to the local area with reclaimed Douglas fir wood salvaged from historical buildings, such as a University of Washington police station and a covered bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon. The art gallery honors the brewery’s history through historical photos of beer drinkers from the late 19th century. Within the layout, the company designed both open and private areas … Read more

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S. M. Wilson & Co. Hires Four New Superintendents

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S. M. Wilson & Co. has added four new superintendents who will work in project delivery roles. These new team members will help deliver successful projects throughout the region for education, healthcare, warehouse and manufacturing, civic and retail clients. The new employees and respective titles are as follows: Assistant Superintendent David Amador has eight years of experience. He will be working for S. M. Wilson’s roofing company CWC in Naples, Florida.  Project Superintendent Greg Nanney has 20 years of experience. He will be working on Ladue School District projects. Project Superintendent Ryan Phipps has 22 years of experience. He will … Read more

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