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
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
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
Construction Begins on University of North Texas Science and Technology Building
Construction has started on the University of North Texas Science and Technology Building on the university’s main campus in Denton, Texas. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2026. Skanska is serving as the project’s general contractor. The 110,000-square foot, $87 million new building will fulfill a critical need for more modern facilities that support collaborative and interdisciplinary research on campus. The building will also expand research space for areas such as biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, physics, data science, and computer science and engineering while creating experiential learning opportunities for students. The building’s distinctive multidisciplinary design will facilitate cross-training … Read more
Don G. Warren Receives DBIA 2024 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award
Don G. Warren, FDBIA, has been named the recipient of Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award. Warren, a founding father of DBIA and an instrumental figure in shaping Design-Build Done Right, has made a profound and lasting impact on the construction industry over his nearly five decades of service. Warren began his career at the age of 15, working on construction sites during the summers. His passion for construction and leadership led him through roles as an estimator, project manager and eventually president and CEO at Suitt Construction, where he grew the company to over $500 million … Read more