Adolfson & Peterson Construction Awarded Austin Independent School District Projects

Adolfson & Peterson Construction was recently awarded the construction and renovation contract for Austin Independent School District’s Anderson and McCallum High Schools. Anderson High School, in Northwest Austin, Texas, was built in 1970. The renovation includes a 43,350-square-foot competition gym with an 1,800-seat capacity and locker rooms with coaches’ offices, training rooms, officials’ dressing rooms and laundry. Common spaces will feature a Hall of Honor and trophy cases, while the entry vestibule and front office will be reconfigured for security. This project is designed to accommodate the school’s 2,397 students. Opened in 1955, McCallum High School will expand its Science … Read more

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eBook – Rejecting Drywall’s ‘Hidden Costs’: Advancing Temporary Containment

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Winners Announced for CMAA’s 2024 Industry Excellence Honors

Winners have been announced for the Construction Management Association of America’s 2024 Industry Excellence Honors. CMAA’s Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses the best candidate(s) in each category. This year’s winners are: CMAA Distinguished Young Professional Award Recognizes and celebrates a full-time, individual member, for a commitment to the industry and outstanding professional accomplishments early in their career. 2024 recipients: Mark Hildreth | Pavarini McGovern/StructureTone Organization Karina Massey, P.E., CMIT | Jacobs Ruthwik Pasunuru, CCM | Program Controls … Read more

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Concrete Industry Management Program’s National Steering Committee Announces New Board

The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – recently announced the election of its 2024-26 officers and new or returning members to its board of directors. The NSC officers include: Chairman – Karl Watson, Jr., CEO, Baker Construction Enterprises Vice Chairman – Bruce Christensen, president, Master Builders Solutions U.S. & Canada Secretary/Treasurer – Heather Brown, vice president of QC/QA, Irving Materials Recognizing the need for people with enhanced technical, communication and management skills, the CIM program was developed in … Read more

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Turner Construction Crew Places Final Steel Beam on 5-Story Cancer Center in Tennessee

A topping out ceremony was recently held for the $76.4-million Midtown Medical Office Building and $25.4-million Tennessee Oncology tenant improvements in Nashville, Tennessee. The final steel beam was signed by the workers and clients during the topping-out celebration. When complete, the five-story cancer care center will combine imaging, medical and radiation cancer care specialists under one roof. The project includes technology investments focusing on cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Patients will have access to enhanced services such as nutritionists, social workers and navigators to provide coordinated clinical and concierge services. Turner Construction is serving as the general contractor for both … Read more

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