National Hardware Show Goes Virtual this Fall

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The National Hardware Show announces its 2020 Show will take place virtually Oct. 12-15. The first-ever National Hardware Virtual Show will provide the global hardware and home improvement community with the tools needed to equip customers, empower businesses and engage with industry leaders from the comfort of their home or office. The National Hardware Virtual Show will feature a full slate of educational programming focused on today’s challenges and trending topics. In addition to educational seminars, there will be an all-star roster of keynote speakers including Do it Best President and CEO Dan Starr and other industry innovators at the … Read more

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CIS Offers WIOA-Approved Crane & Rigging Certification Program

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Crane Industry Services, LLC now offers an introductory crane, rigging, safety and operator certification class that meets Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requirements for financial aid. The program prepares individuals for great career options in power generation, electric, water and gas utilities, communications or commercial building. Individuals in the introductory classes are trained for OSHA-recognized certification and initial qualifications. In addition to the opportunity to earn crane operator certification, the WIOA-approved program includes training on rigging (connecting) skills, signal person, OSHA 10 safety and an introduction to craft skills. Students will also have opportunities to meet some area employers and … Read more

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2020 Design-Build Conference & Expo Goes Virtual

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DBIA’s annual Design-Build Conference & Expo is going virtual Oct. 28-30. With seven tracks of education, including targeted tracks for Water/Wastewater, Transportation and Virtual Design & Construction, federal sector pre-conference sessions, a virtual Technology Pavilion and more, DBIA’s virtual events will harness the best online conferencing tools available to deliver its most expansive program ever. America’s Design-Build teams are playing a critical role in the pandemic response and will be vital to our nation’s post-COVID-19 recovery. That’s why now, more than ever, it’s important DBIA provides the tools, resources and networking opportunities Design-Build project teams need to prepare for the future. … Read more

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Registration Open for Modular Building Institute-Sponsored Digital Expo

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Registration is open for the now-digital Offsite Construction Expo – Denver, sponsored by the Modular Building Institute. This two-day digital expo will run Sept. 16-17, closely following the format of previous in-person expos, and will feature educational presentations, digital booths from industry exhibitors and person-to-person communication over video and chat. This event will mark the sixth year that MBI has sponsored the Offsite Construction Expos. Attendees and exhibitors alike will benefit from the variety of modular vendors and component suppliers all in one virtual room. Past expo exhibitors have included offsite construction contractors, traditional contractors that have integrated offsite methods, … Read more

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1st Hyatt Centric Boutique Hotel Underway in Charlotte

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A Hyatt Centric hotel project for the upscale Apex SouthPark development in Charlotte, North Carolina, is underway with JE Dunn Construction as general contractor. The 135,000-square-foot Hyatt Centric SouthPark will feature 175 rooms and amenities including retail and restaurant on the ground level, bar and pre-function/ballroom on the second level and fitness and restaurant/bar on the ninth-level rooftop. As is customary for the brand, the new Hyatt Centric SouthPark boasts unique design features in both public spaces and guestrooms, including a monumental stair feature connecting the first and second levels. Beacon IMG is the developer of Hyatt Centric SouthPark. Apex … Read more

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