WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the sixth annual list of the top 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star-certified buildings. The cities on this list demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits achieved by facility owners and managers when they apply a proven approach to energy efficiency to their buildings. The Top 10 cities on the list are: Los Angeles, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; New York, N.Y.; San Francisco, Calif.; Chicago, Ill.; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colo.; Philadelphia, Pa. and Houston, Texas. “Not only are the Energy Star top 25 cities saving money on energy … Read more

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Mo., has released a new Employee Safety Orientation DVD for concrete contractors. The training tool was developed by members of the ASCC's Safety & Risk Management Council and released at the World of Concrete 2014. “This 40-minute presentation on the basics of concrete construction safety topics can be used by concrete contractors to educate new employees, and as a refresher for seasoned workers,” says Janet Greco, SRMC chair. Shot on active concrete construction sites, the concrete safety DVD covers alcohol and substance abuse, PPE, pre-task planning, hand and … Read more

SAN FRANCISCO and SAN JOSE, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is opening a Silicon Valley office, effective May 15. Located in San Jose, the office will offer greater accessibility to McCarthy’s Peninsula and South Bay clients, such as Stanford University and the Irvine Company, and strategically position the company in one of the country’s fastest growing and most economically vibrant regions. Paul Erb, who has directed many of McCarthy’s marquee projects throughout the Bay Area, was recently promoted to vice president of San Jose operations and will lead the office. “Driven by growth in the technology and public sector … Read more