American Concrete Institute Seeking Nominations for Arthur R. Anderson Medal

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The American Concrete Institute is seeking nominations for the Arthur R. Anderson Medal. The Arthur R. Anderson Medal was established in 1972 by the Institute in recognition of Arthur R. Anderson, Past President of the Institute, for his imaginative and outstanding leadership and insistence on excellence of concrete quality for engineering works. In 2025, the family of Arthur R. Anderson, along with the company that Arthur founded with his brother, Concrete Technology Corporation, is proud to continue sponsoring The Arthur R. Anderson Medal in his honor. The award is given for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge of concrete … Read more

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ASU Health’s HQ Forges New Frontiers in Health Care for Arizona

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Arizona State University announced plans for an estimated 200,000-square-foot building that will serve as ASU Health’s new headquarters. The multistory School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering facility will join the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and several biotech research companies at the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core. Following recent trends in Phoenix and across the country, the new ASU Health School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering building will have a clinical partner. In addition to housing ASU’s first-ever Phoenix medical school offering MD degrees and hosting select existing programs from the Health Solutions and Nursing schools, the building … Read more

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MAX USA Announces 2025 Free Webinar Schedule

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MAX USA announced its webinar schedule. MAX USA offers free live webinars for both customers and future partners. These sessions provide in-depth insights, expert tips and exclusive access to advice from its industry leaders. The webinars cover everything from the RB823T, MAX USA’s rebar tying tool with the largest jaw size on the market, to an extensive overview of its PowerLite product line. Each session will run in November and December with multiple times to choose from. Key highlights include: Gain insider knowledge from industry experts Learn tips to boost jobsite productivity and safety Stay up to date on the … Read more

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ABC Contractor Backlog, Confidence Slip in October

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 20-Nov. 4. The reading is down 0.1 months since September but unchanged from October 2024. Backlog was flat or increased on a monthly basis in each of the three industries considered in this survey. Backlog for respondents that do not primarily operate in any one industry—generally the smallest contractors responding to the survey—fell sharply for the month and stands at just 5.8 months. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for sales was unchanged in October, while the … Read more

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SMACNA Names 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year

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The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association named P1 Construction, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, as the recipient of its 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year Award. The honor, presented in collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance, honors the company which has demonstrated an innovative safety idea, concept or best practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program or culture. Greg Sweeney, P1 safety director, and Don Campbell, P1 vice president, accepted the award on behalf of the company at SMACNA’s Annual Business Meeting, the premier event of the year that gathers … Read more

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