Local San Diego construction industry benefiting from profusion of stimulus projects At a dusty construction site at Camp Pendleton, about 40 masonry workers climb scaffolding and maneuver around rebar to set the concrete-block walls of a $24.6 million Wounded Warrior barracks. The 200-bed facility, designed to help Marines and sailors wounded in combat recuperate, is one of a slew of new barracks projects on military bases in San Diego County. Moreover, the boom in military construction will grow even larger with the Obama administration’s economic stimulus package. The military work is providing a much-needed boost for the local construction industry, … Read more

In Excess of 1,000 LEED Accredited Professionals on Staff; Record Volume of Green Buildings New York, N.Y.— Turner Construction Company has achieved a significant milestone as a result of the company's commitment to Green Building practices. Turner now counts 1,186 LEED Accredited Professionals (APs) on staff. Building Design and Construction has recognized Turner as having more LEED APs than any other firm in the architectural, engineering and construction industry and with the company's $3 billion of green construction volume in 2008. Turner was additionally recognized as the leading Green builder in the publication's 2009 Giants 300 rankings. Turner had 42 … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Hendrick Construction, Inc., Charlotte, N.C., maintained a safety record that has earned the company recognition in the General Contractor category of ABC's National Safety Excellence Awards. Hendrick Construction's representatives received the award June 24 during the 19th annual Excellence in Construction awards celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. “ABC is proud to congratulate Hendrick Construction for its success in maintaining the highest level of construction workplace safety in 2008,” said Kirk Pickerel, ABC president and CEO. “Hendrick Construction has truly demonstrated its dedication to ensuring a safe environment … Read more

The Blue Book has announced the dates and locations for their Fall 2009 GC Showcase events. Taking place in seventeen cities this September and October, these free networking opportunities provide a unique forum for general contractors to exhibit their companies and pre-qualify local subcontractors and suppliers for their current or future projects. The companies who attend have the opportunity to meet with buyers and decision-makers responsible for hiring subcontractors and buying supplies for construction projects in their area. There is no cost to exhibit or attend and an exhibit space is provided for participating GCs. “It is more important than … Read more