RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI Corporation announces the release of its latest whitepaper, “The Federal Construction Sector: Understanding a Transforming Market.” Given the rapid transformations occurring in the federal construction sector, FMI examines the key forces accelerating these changes, as well as the effect on the industry. Highlighted topics include : The impact of a pronounced decrease in overall infrastructure funding The continued emphasis upon sustainability and energy efficiency in federal facilities The push for clean energy innovation The increase in small business initiatives Jackie Robinson-Burnette, associate director of the Office of Small Business, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, states: “In my … Read more

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Buric has been contracted by St. John Medical Center to help manage its $51-million capital improvement project that includes both renovations and new construction. Among its other responsibilities, Buric will work directly with the project manager and partners to develop and maintain the Critical Path Method master schedule, phased baseline schedule and look-ahead schedules for implementing work phasing, project sequencing and work flow on 22 separate renovations and expansion projects. St. John Medical Center's construction is part of a five-year modernization plan that includes building a two-story outpatient lobby; renovating the main lobby and upgrading first-floor common … Read more

Mark Core, vice president marketing and lifecycle management for Vermeer Corporation, Pella, Iowa, has been named chair of the 2013 International Construction and Utility Equipment exposition, to be held October 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Core leads the show’s managing committee, which represents a cross section of industry volunteer company executives to ensure the exposition meets the needs of all market segments. ICUEE is held biennially and is geared to the utility/construction industry, with a primary focus on the electric, phone/cable, sewer/water, gas, general construction, landscaping and public works sectors. ICUEE 2013 is expected to cover … Read more