Ground Broken on 725,000-SF Riverport Trade Center

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Ground was recently broken on Riverport Trade Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. NorthPoint Development contracted Poettker Construction for the project, which includes three distribution warehouse buildings totaling over 725,000 square feet. The Class A warehouse complex will consist of three rear-loaded buildings that are 249,500 square feet, 160,000 square feet and 312,000 square feet. All three facilities will feature 40-foot-tall concrete tilt-up walls with a capacity of nearly 100 loading docks and will be tailored to fit the needs of today’s industrial users. Preparation of the nearly 50-acre development will entail demolition, site clearing, stabilization and drying of existing soil, … Read more

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ABC Unveils Safety Technology Guide

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Associated Builders and Contractors has issued its online Safety Technology Guide, a resource for contractors looking to implement construction technology for the best possible safety performance. “Executing on ABC’s commitment to world-class safety on jobsites requires ABC member contractors to continuously innovate,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. “To keep contractors on the pulse of technology, ABC provides its members numerous resources like this guide to help them not only build the workforce of the future, but also ensure that they achieve optimal safety through the STEP Safety Management System, a world-class safety program founded … Read more

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Robins & Morton Chairman Emeritus and Former CEO Barry Morton Dies

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Robins & Morton chairman emeritus and former CEO Barry Morton died Dec. 3 at the age of 83. Morton was instrumental in the growth of the Birmingham, Alabama-based construction company that bears his name, guiding its growth as a commercial builder and leader in healthcare construction. Morton began his career at Robins Engineering as an apprentice carpenter, working alongside his father, Boyette Edgar “Sunshine” Morton, a concrete finisher. After graduating from Auburn University in 1960 with a degree in Building Science, Morton joined Robins Engineering full time. Over the decades, company founder Todd Robins saw in Morton the hardworking and ethical … Read more

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JE Dunn Welcomes Jared Propst to Savannah Office

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JE Dunn has hired Jared Propst to the role of senior superintendent in its Savannah, Georgia office. Propst has been in the construction business for 16 years. He previously worked in commercial construction in San Francisco, California where he worked on various high-rise residential projects. He is currently the superintendent on the Chatham County Courthouse project. As senior superintendent, Propst oversees overall field management, including schedule development, safety management, logistics planning and coordination between trade partners and designers. He will also have direct supervision over all field operations. Propst enjoys spending time with his family and going to the gym … Read more

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Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute Accepting Entries for 2022 Awards Program

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute is accepting entries through Feb. 18, 2022 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel and recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry. The 2022 CFSEI awards will be presented in three categories: Projects/Design Excellence, Creative Detail and the John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. Winners will be announced at the 2022 CFSEI Expo, which will be held May 17-18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. The rules of eligibility and entry instructions for … Read more

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