CityCenter’s Aria and Vdara First Las Vegas Hotels to Achieve LEED Gold Certification

ARIA Resort Now World’s Largest LEED(R) Gold Certified Building LAS VEGAS — Sept. 14 — CityCenter announced today that it has received three Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED((R))) Gold Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council for: 1) ARIA Resort’s hotel tower; 2) ARIA Resort’s convention center and theater; 3) Vdara Hotel. ARIA and Vdara will open in December on the Las Vegas Strip and are the first of CityCenter’s developments to be LEED certified. CityCenter anticipates Gold or Silver LEED certification for its remaining developments which include Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental; Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and … Read more

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ABC Launches Construction Employment Website

New job board connects construction professionals with employers Washington, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today launched Construction Job Network, an online service that connects construction professionals with available job opportunities in the construction industry. The web-based career center allows employers to submit job postings, and job seekers to post their résumés and, in some cases, apply directly online for jobs. The new site is accessible online at www.ConstructionJobNetwork.com. “Our association promotes construction industry knowledge, networking and excellence,” says ABC President and CEO Kirk Pickerel. “Launching an online career center for professionals and contractors in the construction field is … Read more

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Makita Releases New Jobsite Miter Saw

La Mirada, CA — Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its new Jobsite Miter Saw Stand, model 195083-4. The new jobsite miter saw stand adjusts to five positions with a spring-loaded mechanism for quick and easy set ups in seconds. It also includes a large platform base and material support extensions with feed roller to support long crown molding. The new stand is equipped with a large rubberized handle and solid rubber 12” wheels for easy jobsite portability. “Makita's new LS1016L miter saw is the result of … Read more

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DFW International Airport Embarks on 8-year Terminal Development Program to Renovate Original Terminals

Four terminal buildings to undergo needed upgrades to optimize the DFW passenger experience DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas — Sept. 3 — DFW International Airport’s Board of Directors today began an eight-year process aimed at renovating the Airport’s four original terminals, by approving the first major expenditure for the DFW Terminal Development Program. The Board approved a $20.75 million package for the URS Corporation of Dallas to begin the preliminary design work for the renovation of Terminals A, B, C and E, which opened with the Airport in 1974. Final costs for the Terminal Development Program are still in review, but … Read more

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Husqvarna Soff-Cut Saws Make their Sports Debut

The Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is a sports and entertainment facility currently under construction. The Meadowlands Stadium is the future home of the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL teams and is one of the main attractions for the area. Husqvarna Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entryâ„¢ saws were selected to help complete certain elements of the project. A total of more than 600,000 square feet of concrete will make up the sidewalks that encircle the stadium. Skanska Construction is the general contractor on this project and chose a local subcontractor, Commodore Construction Group, to cut the … Read more

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