Gilbane Building Company Announces Graduates of Gilbane Rising Contractor Program

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Gilbane is proud to announce the Mid-Atlantic Spring 2024 Gilbane Rising Contractor Program graduates. This year’s class includes 23 firms from across the Mid-Atlantic that offer services ranging from utilities and excavation to electrical plumbing and HVAC. To participate, each firm is required to apply for the program, where they are evaluated on requirements similar to Gilbane’s prequalification process. From there, they participate in a 12-week program led by the company’s subject matter experts on topics like safety, sustainability and risk management. Upon completing the program, participants enter a one-year formal mentorship agreement with a senior-level representative. During this process, participants prequalify with the company in preparation for bid opportunities. The … Read more

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Swinerton Hires New Regional Director of Preconstruction

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Lisa Podesto, P.E., has joined Swinerton as regional director of preconstruction ― mass timber and sustainable construction Innovation. With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, Podesto brings unparalleled expertise in mass timber and industrialized construction to the team. Podesto will continue championing low carbon structural solutions like mass timber and guiding clients through the early stages of project development. Podesto is a leading authority in mass timber construction in the U.S., contributing to industry advancement through advisory roles in organizations like Tallwood Design Institute, the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the California Board of Forestry and Fire … Read more

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.2 months in March from 8.1 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20-April 3. The reading is down 0.5 months from March 2023. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for March. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog is down over the past year for every region except for the Middle States, which now has the second largest backlog of any region. The South continues to have the largest backlog despite a large decline … Read more

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Topping Out Ceremony Held for New Care Tower at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

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A topping out ceremony was recently held for the $450-million care tower on the campus of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The milestone event signifies the completion of the structural framework of the 350,000-square-foot building. Over the past 17 months, hundreds of construction workers, putting in more than 268,000 work hours, placed more than 2,200 tons of reinforcing steel into more than 19,200 cubic yards of concrete, which is equivalent to around 1,920 truckloads, to complete the structure of the building. The care tower will include an upgraded emergency department, state-of-the-art operating rooms and … Read more

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John R. Webb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3285 Selects Contour Construction for Construction of New Building

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars in Frederick, Maryland has selected Contour Construction for the construction of its new post home. This decision marks a significant milestone in the VFW’s journey toward enhancing its facilities to better serve veterans and the community. The new building will not only serve as a hub for veterans’ activities but will also provide a welcoming space for community events and gatherings. It will be a post home for all combat veterans and their families. Construction is set to begin soon with completion projected for the end of 2024.

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