CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Associated General Contractors of America and Carolinas Associated General Contractors are urging commercial construction firms across the country to act on 13 specific steps to further improve workplace safety. Association officials said the new safety measures were needed to address a growing influx of new and inexperienced workers that is contributing to an increase in the number of construction fatalities nationwide and in the Carolinas. “As new, relatively inexperienced workers come on board, it is becoming increasingly clear that we need to do more as an industry to make sure these workers do not harm themselves … Read more

The Korte Company is beginning work on a new 2-story veterinarian hospital for VCA Decatur Animal Hospital, located at 1117 North Decatur Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new 5,527-square-foot facility will be built adjacent to the existing clinic, which will remain in place and operational during the construction. The new facility's design provides a modern veterinary hospital with interior finishes including skylights, tongue and groove ceilings and acoustical ceiling tiles which offer an open, aesthetic environment throughout the interior spaces. Once the new facility is completed, the existing facility will be removed and replaced with a parking area. A … Read more