Central Arizona College Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Allied Health, Skilled Trades Buildings at Superstition Mountain Campus

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Central Arizona College celebrated the groundbreaking of the Superstition Mountain Campus expansion project in Pinal County, Arizona, which will provide new buildings for Allied Health and Skilled Trades, as well as renovations to the college’s existing C building. Design-build partners McCarthy Building Companies and Architekton are teaming up with CAC to complete the $40-million, 51,620-square-foot expansion. The Allied Health building will provide integrated learning classrooms and labs for massage therapy, aesthetician, nursing assistance, pharmacy, phlebotomy, medical assistant, radiology and sonography. Additionally, simulation centers will replicate realistic healthcare environments, including hospital and operating rooms and clinical settings equipped with advanced simulation … Read more

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New Report Explores Taking Action on Embodied Carbon in Buildings

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The U.S. Green Building Council and RMI released the report “Driving Action on Embodied Carbon in Buildings” to answer questions about embodied carbon emissions and outline key actions to accelerate decarbonization of the U.S. building construction sector. The two organizations draw from a comprehensive foundation of research based on the most up-to-date and relevant data and industry knowledge to establish a set of recommendations and actions for embodied carbon, including: The opportunity to reduce embodied carbon from standard building practices Current and emerging benchmarking standards The carbon intensity of specific materials Embodied carbon savings potential from reuse, recycling and circularity … Read more

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New Study Looks at General Contractor Use of Site Data as Analytical Tool to Improve Performance

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A new study from Dodge Construction Network and Versatile reveals that greater use of site data as an analytical tool allows contractors to surmount challenges. The new report, Measuring What Matters: Unleashing the Power of Site Data to Enhance Construction Performance SmartMarket Report, is based on a recent Dodge survey of over 200 general contractors across the United States. The findings show that most report significant performance improvements from their use of site data. Those who use automated technology to gather data and software to analyze it report above-average improvements compared with those still using manual methods. Although the tools … Read more

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NCCER Publishes Second Edition of Drywall Curriculum

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has published the second edition of its Drywall Level 1 curriculum, featuring the craft’s most current tools and best practices in a revised format. The second edition’s updates include: New content and artwork for greater industry relevance, readability and learner engagement. A rebalanced focus between wood framing and cold-formed steel framing, ensuring valuable coverage of both residential and commercial drywall applications. Drywall Level 1 is part of NCCER’s two-level drywall curriculum and covers introductory concepts, tools and skills for this important finishing craft. The curriculum’s second level, Drywall Level 2, which addresses more … Read more

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Purdue University to Launch Lab with Focus on Construction Management Technology

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Purdue University and Trimble are establishing a Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management technology in West Lafayette, Indiana. The lab is hosted by the School of Construction Management Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and will bring Trimble’s construction technologies into a dedicated learning environment for Purdue students to learn and innovate. The lab is expected to open in early 2024 and will be part of the institute’s evolving footprint at Dudley and Lambertus Halls. The connected buildings, which opened in April, house a mix of polytechnic and engineering labs, makerspaces and classrooms with the goal of fostering an atmosphere of collaboration … Read more

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