COLUMBUS, Ga. — Brasfield & Gorrie opened the doors to its new office in Columbus, Ga. Although the firm has worked in the area for more than 20 years, this is its first office within the city's limits. Brasfield & Gorrie expects the office to generate work totaling up to $50 million in its first few years. “Throughout the past few years, Columbus has been a consistent source of economic development for the State of Georgia, and as we"ve continued to become more and more involved in work here, opening our own office just made sense. To be local, we … Read more

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Balfour Beatty Construction has earned LEED Gold certification for its southwest division office location in San Diego, Calif. The firm occupies the third floor of the Cush Plaza Office Building located in Scripps Ranch. Construction of the 22,100-square-foot space required full system design and implementation, as the existing structure consisted of the core only. Features of the office retrofit include conference rooms with advanced audio-visual technology, training rooms with retractable screens, a bistro-like kitchen/lunch room, support spaces, and offices to accommodate more than 70 people. Balfour Beatty Construction worked with design partners IR2 to design and … Read more

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health announces the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone application. This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as access useful tips for using extension ladders safely. The app is available for free download for both iPhone and Android devices. Falls from ladders are a common source of preventable construction injuries. Misjudging the ladder angle is a significant risk factor for a fall. If the ladder is set too steep it … Read more