Associated Builders and Contractors Celebrates National Safety Week

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors celebrates Safety Week 2017 with a call for the construction industry to pledge support for substance abuse prevention and implement additional safety processes that lead to world-class safety performance. According to a recent ABC report, member construction firms with a substance abuse program in place reduce their incident rates by more than one-third compared to the industry average, and those that implement proactive best practices in 20 key safety components reduce recordable incidents by up to 87 percent. “Associated Builders and Contractors believes that every jobsite incident is preventable, and that it is … Read more

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Architecture Billings Index Continues to Strengthen

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the March ABI score was 54.3, up from a score of 50.7 in the previous month. This score reflects a sizable increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 59.8, down from a reading of 61.5 the previous month, while the new design … Read more

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Construction Association Unveils Steps to Improve Worker Safety

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The Associated General Contractors of America unveiled a new study designed to improve the safety of construction workers as it announced that two-thirds of metro areas added construction jobs during the past 12 months. Association officials said the new safety study is designed to help construction firms prevent workplace fatalities and injuries. “We all share a common goal: getting to zero construction fatalities,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “This report offers the kind of data and recommendations needed to help construction firms achieve that goal.” The association unveiled the safety report at a time when construction employment is … Read more

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Gilbane Expands Team in Arizona with Strategic New Hires

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – Gilbane Building Company welcomes  Fred Lindenmuth, Jonathan Lien and Brad Murawsky to its Phoenix, Arizona team. Lindenmuth has joined in the role of project executive. He brings more than 25 years of experience to the team with a strong background in the healthcare sector. He is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Lien has joined the team as senior project manager. He brings more than 17 years of experience ranging from estimating to project management, and has worked in various international locations. Lien has extensive experience … Read more

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McCarthy Completes Construction of New Solar Facility in Southeast Georgia

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ATLANTA and Hazlehurst, Ga. – McCarthy Building Companies Inc., along with Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC, have completed one of the largest solar energy projects in Georgia. The new 52 megawatt solar facility in Hazlehurst, Georgia will provide clean power at cost-competitive rates to Green Power EMC for the next 30 years. Silicon Ranch Corporation selected McCarthy’s Renewable Energy Team as the Engineer Procure Construction contractor. The construction firm was responsible for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of the solar project to developer Silicon Ranch, which will own and operate the facility. Construction began in April 2016 on the … Read more

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