Topping-Out Ceremony Held for Hackensack Meridian Health Facility at Transit Hub

Hackensack Meridian Health topped off construction of its health and wellness center at a transit hub located in Woodbridge, New Jersey. When it opens later this year, it will offer more than 60,000 square feet of healthcare services just steps from one of the state’s busiest mass transit hubs. Health services offered will include primary care, medical specialties, surgical specialties, sports and spine center of excellence, advanced imaging, phlebotomy, rehabilitation, retail pharmacy, occupational health and urgent care. The $200-million project will also consolidate Hackensack Meridian’s corporate offices, currently in Edison, within the upper floors of the Metropark facility, offering team … Read more

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March Construction Employment Up Just 1.8% Year Over Year

The construction industry added 13,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by a mere 143,000 jobs, an increase of 1.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 22,300 positions on net in March, with growth in 2 of the 3 subsegments. Nonresidential specialty trade added the most jobs, with a monthly increase of 19,300 positions, while heavy and civil engineering added 3,400 jobs. The nonresidential building subsegment lost 400 positions. The construction unemployment rate decreased to 5.4% … Read more

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AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Two Freestanding Emergency Departments in Florida

A groundbreaking ceremony for AdventHealth State Road 207 ER was held March 25 for what will be AdventHealth’s first facility in St. Johns County, and is set to open in early 2026. The 14,500-square-foot, 12-bed emergency department will provide the latest in medical technology and will bring high-quality, compassionate care to one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida. Additionally, a groundbreaking ceremony for AdventHealth Heathbrook ER was held April 2 in Ocala. The 14,500-square-foot, 12-bed facility is also scheduled to open in early 2026 and will include a bariatric room, an isolation room as well as an obstetrics-friendly room and … Read more

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New Format Announced for DBIA Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy

The Design-Build Institute of America has introduced a new format for its Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy, providing greater flexibility for AEC professionals looking to build critical leadership skills tailored to collaborative project delivery. Courses can now be completed through one of three streamlined options: Leadership mastery bootcamp: Complete all six courses in person over five consecutive days. Accelerated leadership bootcamp: Take three courses in person over three days, then complete the remaining three virtually. A la carte: Register for individual virtual or in-person courses based on personal or professional development needs. The academy includes six focused courses — Leadership, communication, … Read more

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Rising Stars Program Launches Mentorship Alliance With New York-Based Partners

The Rising Stars Program has announced the launch of its mentorship alliance in Brooklyn, which will equip young professionals with the tools they need to succeed in the construction industry. Designed to support participants as they navigate workforce entry, the mentor program will last up to a year after graduation. With plans to launch in April 2025, this will be a collaborative effort with two New York-based partners—Urban Green Council and RiseBoro Community Partnership. “Having a mentor helps ease the transition into the workforce and benefits recent graduates looking to receive guidance, support and insights from someone who understands the … Read more

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