Topping Out Held for Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital Expansion

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Construction firm Robins & Morton and Universal Health Services celebrated the topping out of the new Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The single-story, 68,593-square-foot, freestanding behavioral health facility is being built on the existing Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital campus and will include 90 beds, 30 of which will be for adolescents. The facility will also have a kitchen and dining area, half-court gym, activity therapy spaces and administration space. The project is scheduled for a 2026 completion. Robins & Morton is the general contractor for the project. Stengel Hill Architecture is the architect.

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MAX USA Releases Buy America-Compliant Wire

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MAX USA Corp., a manufacturer of industrial tools and accessories, announced the release of its Buy America-compliant wire, available in two models: TW1061T-USA (Black Steel) and TW1061T-USA PC (Poly-Coated). The TW1061T-USA and TW1061T-USA PC are manufactured in the United States to meet Buy America and Buy American requirements, supporting compliance on federal or federally funded construction and infrastructure projects. Both models tie wires are fully compatible with all TWINTIER rebar tying tools — including the RB441T, RB443T, RB443T-C, RB401T-E, RB611T and RB823T models — providing contractors the flexibility to maintain compliance without compromising productivity or tool performance. The TW1061T-USA and … Read more

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DBIA Announces 2026 Board Leadership to Optimize Design-Build Done Right Nationwide

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The Design-Build Institute of America announced its 2026 National Board of Directors leadership and new board members, a slate that reflects the full breadth of today’s Design-Build industry, including Owners, designers, builders, legal experts and federal leaders. DBIA’s 2026 National Board Executive Committee will provide leadership and oversight for the organization’s strategic priorities: Chair: Virginia McAllister, RA, LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ, DBIA; CEO, Iron Horse Architects (Denver, Colo.) Vice chair: Shannon Gustine, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA; Regional Vice President, Hensel Phelps (Denver, Colo.) Treasurer: Dave Triplett, DBIA; Chief Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Clarksburg, W.Va.) DBIA also welcomes the following … Read more

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NFPA Report Reveals Disconnect Between Organizational & Workforce Priorities

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Skilled Workers Look to Technology Amid Workforce Shortages and Codes & Standards Rollbacks The National Fire Protection Association released its annual “State of the Skilled Trades” report, which highlights workforce perspectives, sentiments and anticipated challenges as artificial intelligence, deregulation and labor shortages remain pervasive industry concerns. The report unveils what is driving uncertainty, where avenues for progress are opening, and how industry leaders can better align with their employees in the coming year. As AI reshapes work, employees want more training, not just more technology Most skilled trade professionals anticipate significant growth in AI usage throughout 2026, but many believe that improved training should be a higher priority. This reveals an emerging … Read more

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Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November

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Construction input prices increased 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall construction input prices are 3.4% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 3.8% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last month. Natural gas and unprocessed energy materials prices were up 10.8% and 1.4%, respectively, while crude petroleum prices were down 1.1% in November. “Construction input prices surged in November and are now up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis,” said ABC Chief Economist … Read more

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