Menasha, Wis. — Associated Builders & Contractors recently honored Faith Technologies with a National Excellence in Construction award for its work on the ONEOK Field – Tulsa Drillers Stadium. The contractor was recognized at the ABC National Excellence in Construction Awards program at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Fla. ONEOK Field, the new home of the Tulsa Drillers baseball team in Tulsa, Okla., won an Eagle award in the Electrical-Commercial $2 million to $14 million category. The Eagle award is the most prestigious ABC project recognition. It was the project team, lead by Manhattan Construction, which made this an award-winning … Read more
Stone Construction Acquires Harden Constructors
HOUSTON, Texas — Stone Construction LLC, a design-build construction firm focused on mid — large-sized commercial construction projects, has acquired Harden Constructors, Inc. The two companies have merged their full-service project design and construction capabilities to assist owners of office, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, educational and religious facilities, and developers of such facilities in prime office parks. “We are thrilled to add the expertise of Harden Constructors to our offerings. They too have specialized in custom, top quality projects and both of our companies share a long history of giving owners and developer's single-source design and construction services,” said Chris … Read more
Carbon Footprint Calculator Offers Energy Awareness
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Reid Supply Company, one of the country’s leading suppliers of industrial products, now offers a free online Carbon Footprint Calculator and other calculators to help industry and education take proactive steps to lower their energy use. Many manufacturers and educators needed a resource to find Carbon Footprint Calculators, Fuel Cost Calculators, Performance Benchmarking Tools, Facility Assessment Wizards, Workplace Posters, Energy Posters, and more. By visiting ReidSupply.com and scrolling to the bottom of the page, anyone can find these and more in the free “Tools You Can Use” area under the Knowledge Base section of the website. “Many … Read more
Gilbane to Partner with Steel Orca to Build Ultra-Green Data Center
Gilbane, along with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, has been selected to partner with Steel Orca to design and build a 300,000-square-foot data center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania that will be powered entirely through renewable energy sources (gas, solar, fuel cells, wind and geo-thermal). “Our partnership with Steel ORCA and Gilbane on this environmentally-attentive project is such an incredible opportunity,” says Doug Rohrbaugh, co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Crabtree, Rorhbaugh & Associates. “We value our role in this design and the technology that supports our long-standing philosophy of sustainable design.” Notable elements of the project will include :> … Read more
AGC Recognizes Turner’s Safety Record and Training Programs
DALLAS, Texas — The Associated General Contractors of America recognized Turner Construction Company as one of the safest construction companies in the United States with a 2011 Construction Safety and Excellence Award (CSEA). This is the second time Turner, the nation’s leading general builder, has received a first place finish in the “Over Four Million Work Hours” category. “Turner’s company-wide commitment to safety ensures that every worker goes home from each of our jobs every day,” said Matt Papenfus, senior vice president, Turner. “Turner is proud to receive this award and to offer a safe working environment for its employees … Read more