Suffolk Construction is launching a new comprehensive program designed to enhance the capabilities of Supplier Diversity Office-certified businesses. The Suffolk Construction Subcontractor Development Series is a seven-session program that assists subcontractors in cultivating long-term growth; strengthen the capacity of disadvantaged, minority and women business enterprises and foster relationships. The program is provided at no cost to 30 selected participants. The Subcontractor Development Series is part of the company's Learning & Development program. It is offered exclusively to 15 union and 15 non-union subcontractors certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise or Women Owned … Read more

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — The Construction Management Association of America (Southern California Chapter recently awarded Project Achievement Awards to four McCarthy Building Company projects. The awards were presented at CMAA's 20th Annual Awards Banquet in Los Angeles, Calif. to the firms responsible for managing the construction process of each respective project. The purpose of this industry award is to recognize and promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process. Awards are given to the projects that best reflect this mission. The McCarthy projects that were honored by the CMAA include : Soka University Performing Arts Center and Associated … Read more

RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI released the second quarter 2012 Construction Outlook Report. FMI's forecast calls for 3 percent growth for construction put in place by the end of 2012 and another 7 percent in 2013 for a total of $882.4 billion. This is $92.6 billion more than the lows of 2011. Despite the constant confusion of news from Europe and uncertainty and inaction in the U.S. Congress, there are some positive signs in the economy. As one might expect, improving housing construction is helping to lead the way, especially multi-family housing. However, power construction is another strong point, and even … Read more

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Topcon Positioning Systems announces the “Topcon is Everywhere” photo contest — inviting participants from around the world to share a look at where and how Topcon products are being used. “Topcon is a global company and our equipment is "everywhere" from high-accuracy monitoring in a large-scale London tunneling project, to mapping flood-affected areas in Australia to leveling a field in South Carolina,” said Scott Langbein, TPS director of product marketing. “Topcon products can be found on the jobsite, saving time and increasing productivity around the globe and we invite the public to share those photos with cash … Read more