National Construction Company Joins with Reputable California-based Construction Firm; Combined Entity Strengthens West Coast Foothold and Expands Opportunities for Future Growth BOSTON & SAN DIEGO & IRVINE, Calif.— Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., one of the top ten privately held construction firms in the nation, announced that it will acquire ROEL Construction of San Diego, California. ROEL, a family-owned firm with over 90 years of experience in the construction industry, has a strong track record and business and community ties in San Diego and Irvine, California. “I have been impressed with ROEL and its longstanding history of quality work, client service, … Read more

Eco-Friendly Office Space Awarded Highest “Green” Honor CHICAGO — McGuire Engineers today announced that its office space was officially awarded LEED Platinum Status, the highest designation awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.   Recently completed this past summer, the office was designed to showcase a wide variety of ideas that an average office can implement to lessen its carbon footprint and create a healthier, more productive environment for employees.   Everything from the paint to the flooring was carefully selected including sustainable, re-used, and recycled materials, efficient lighting fixtures and controls to monitor and adjust energy usage. A virtual … Read more

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has significantly updated its compact excavator safety manual and now offers a new Spanish/English version of the material. The AEM Compact Excavator Safety Manual was developed under the guidance of the association's Attachment Manufacturers Council and Compact Loader/Compact Excavator Council. AEM safety manuals illustrate typical worksite and equipment hazards as well as safe practices in equipment preparation, operation, maintenance and transport. They are ideal for group safety sessions on the job or in the classroom as well as individual usage. The AEM Compact Excavator Safety Manual expanded from 40 to 52 pages. Enhancements include … Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. — The American Institute of Architects unveiled its top four legislative priorities with the 112th Congress that convenes January 5. Each initiative focuses on creating jobs in a design and construction industry that accounts for one in nine dollars of Gross Domestic Product. “When architects work, the nation builds,” said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. “By following these four core principles, Congress has a chance to enact policies that unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of America's design professionals, create economic growth and rebuild our struggling communities and aging infrastructure.” The AIA's top legislative priorities are: >       … Read more