Construction Complete for $120M Long-Term Care Center for Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

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Construction firm Robins & Morton completed a new $120 million, 131,000-square-foot long-term care facility for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority in Cherokee, North Carolina. The facility — called the Tsali Care Center — stands two stories and contains 120 private resident rooms. It is devoted to the care of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and will feature skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care services, in addition to a dialysis center. To provide residents and visitors with ample outdoor space, the center has four courtyards, as well as a spacious Friends and Family Room and communal dining options. The … Read more

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McCarthy Named One of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

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McCarthy Holdings, Inc. has once again been included in an organization named one of the 2024 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The Heathiest 100 honors the “best of the best” in corporate health and wellness. McCarthy is comprised of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Castle Contracting LLC. The Healthiest Workplaces award program recognizes people-first organizations that prioritize the well- being of their employee population. Companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings. Each company included on the Healthiest 100 list participated in the local Healthiest Employers application process. The categories, scoring … Read more

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Favorable Financing Creating Construction Tailwind as Labor Shortage Continues

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More favorable interest rates and materials prices are colliding with an ongoing labor shortage, bringing a mix of challenges and opportunities for construction project owners, according to DPR Construction’s latest Market Conditions Report. Labor shortages are a critical issue with 77% of contractors reporting increased difficulty in filling skilled craft positions compared to a year ago. While post-election economic policies are still being determined, lower interest rates and inflation are opening financing options for construction project owners. “Factors like interest rates and inflation will continue to play a significant role in determining financing options for construction projects,” said Matt Murphy, … Read more

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Robins & Morton Continues Work on Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center

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Construction firm Robins & Morton is making progress on the new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. The 200-bed, $232 million facility, being built on a 54-acre site, will offer short- and long-term treatment for psychiatric patients of all ages. It will include a crisis stabilization unit, outpatient center, amenities and a community education center. The facility is being developed by the Texas Facilities Commission and will be operated by a new entity co-sponsored by Midland County Hospital District and Ector County Hospital District. The project is funded by the State of Texas and a wide variety of … Read more

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ABC: Wisconsin is Top State for Construction

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Wisconsin is the No. 1 state for construction, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard. The scorecard, released annually since 2015, ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that better career pathways in construction, further workforce development and strengthen fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded construction projects. Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Florida rounded out the top five states in 2024, in ranking order. Wisconsin has been a high-performing state year after year, but takes the top spot for the highest scores on fair and open competition policies prohibiting … Read more

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