The DeAngelis Diamond Companies Growing Rapidly

NAPLES, Fla. — DeAngelis Diamond Companies are growing rapidly this year with the addition of 41 new team members, consisting of 8 project managers, 17 superintendents, 6 field engineers and 10 support team members. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DeAngelis Diamond has offices in Fort Myers and Sarasota, Florida, as well as Birmingham, Alabama and an international presence in the Caribbean. The environment and culture of the workplace atmosphere is centered on motivating, encouraging and promoting team members and their talents.

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Construction Spending in July Reaches Highest Level Since 2008

All major categories of construction spending increased in July and total construction reached the highest level since December 2008, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials welcomed the robust spending figures, but cautioned that growing demand will put new pressure on an already tight labor market. “It is encouraging to see signs of a broad-based recovery in private construction along with a recovery—at least for now—in public construction investment,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Private nonresidential construction should remain strong through the rest of 2014 and beyond, while residential spending is likely … Read more

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Conn. Governor, KBE Building Corp. Celebrate Opening of $60.5M J.M. Wright Technical H.S.

STAMFORD, Conn. — J.M. Wright opened as scheduled on Aug. 27, with a fanfare ribbon-cutting attended by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy; state Technical High School System Superintendent Dr. Nivea Torres and KBE Building Corporation Senior Vice President and owner Simon F. Etzel, Jr. “My deepest thanks to KBE Building Corporation,” said Bud Salemi, deputy commissioner of the division of construction services, CT Department of Administrative Services, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We told you we needed this project completed in 15 months, and you stuck your neck out and said you would get it done. And you did. No one will … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Construction of College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience

ATLANTA, Ga. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced the completion of construction for the $68.5-million College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience in Atlanta, Georgia. “The ahead-of-schedule completion of this landmark attraction was made possible by the strong partnership between Atlanta Hall Management, Brasfield & Gorrie, Cousins Properties-Gude Management, tvsdesign, BenchMark Management and other team members,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Division Manager Chris Britton. “The commitment of each stakeholder was integral to this project’s success.” Adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park, the three-story, 94,256-square-foot attraction is designed to entertain and educate visitors and serve … Read more

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AGC Announces Tocci Building Companies as 2014 Safety Award Winner for 21st Consecutive Year

BOSTON, Mass. — The Associated General Contractors of America of Massachusetts and AON Construction Services Group of Boston recently awarded Tocci Building Companies with a 2014 National Safety Award. This marks the 21st consecutive year Tocci has received this award, demonstrating the superior safety standards the firm strives to exemplify. Charles Rosenthall, safety director at Tocci Building Companies, accepted the Safety Award on behalf of Tocci. The National Safety Award recognizes firms that have developed superior safety standards to implement onsite for each project. In order to qualify for a Safety Award, an AGC-member firm must participate in the AGC … Read more

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