Hourigan Construction Named Lead General Contractor for New Tower

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A new high-rise is set to take shape in downtown Richmond, Virginia for Dominion Resources, and Hourigan Construction was chosen by the power and energy company as the lead construction management firm for the project. Hourigan will direct all aspects of the structure’s Design-Build from preconstruction to final closeout. The project is a joint venture between Hourigan and Clayco, a strategic partner with experience in high-rises, deep-pile concrete foundations and curtainwall (structural) glass – all of which will be major elements for the building. Clayco most recently worked in Richmond on Gateway Plaza, an elegant 18-story … Read more

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Revised Scaffolding Assessment Now Available

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NCCER recently revised its Scaffolding written assessment and Performance Verification. Journey-level scaffold builders who successfully complete both the written assessment and Performance Verification can become Certified Plus, NCCER’s highest credential. Training prescriptions are provided to all individuals who take the written assessment. These prescriptions allow for upgrade training and provide scaffold builders the opportunity to acquire valuable skills while earning credentials for their training completions.

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AGC of Connecticut Honors Gilbane with 2015 Build Connecticut Award

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GLASTONBURY, Conn. – Gilbane Building Company was recently honored by the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut with its Build Connecticut Award for the construction of the new patient tower—Peter and Carmen Lúcia Buck Pavilion—at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. The new 13-story, more than 300,000-square-foot new patient tower, designed by The SLAM Collaborative, was a major initiative for Danbury Hospital, a regional medical center and university teaching hospital. All existing patient care functions remained active throughout construction of the new 13-story north tower clinical addition. The addition features three new 25-bed medical/surgical floors, a new 30-bed intensive care unit, a … Read more

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Thomas Promoted to Skanska Senior VP of Operations

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OAKLAND, Calif. – Brian Thomas has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for Skanska’s building construction unit in California. A 38-year veteran of the construction industry – including the last 21 with Skanska – Thomas leads the firm’s project personnel, including all of Skanska USA Building’s California superintendents, helping them find new ways to work efficiently and more safely. In 2015, he launched the company’s self-perform steel operations in California, giving the company a new way to provide value to its customers in sectors such as healthcare, aviation, higher education, life sciences and sports. Thomas began his career … Read more

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National Diversity Excellence Award Winners Announced

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Associated Builders and Contractors officials announced that National Diversity Excellence Awards have been awarded to four member companies: Hensel Phelps, Wu & Associates Inc., Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corp. and United Rentals Inc. Representatives from each company received the award on March 2 during ABC’s 26th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Associated Builders and Contractors honors the National Diversity Excellence Awards winners for making diversity a business priority and striving to achieve a fully inclusive and culturally competent workforce,” said 2016 ABC National Chair David Chapin, president of Willmar Electric Service, … Read more

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