5 Reasons Construction Jobsites are Going Electric

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Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites. Its potential is evident. Its benefits are clear. Its long-term place in the industry is no longer up for debate. And, as electric vehicles continue to be more widely adopted by consumers, all that’s left to do is examine – and try to accurately determine – how the construction industry should prepare for the technology to … Read more

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Multispecialty Surgery Center, Medical Office Building Expands Care in Jacksonville

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Dana B. Kenyon Company and Gresham Smith have completed a new multispecialty surgery center, home to Jax Spine & Pain Centers and UF Health Jacksonville, under the direction of UF Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. in Florida. One of the largest freestanding multispecialty surgery centers in the region, the 54,000-square-foot facility was designed and constructed to offer specialized healthcare services, outpatient surgeries, interventional spine procedures and pain management. DBK delivered this facility using its design-build approach and partnered with Gresham Smith, the architect and interior designer, and ETM, the civil engineer. The new facility is a modern landmark on Jacksonville’s southeast side. … Read more

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Study Shows Significant Benefits for General Contractors Utilizing Technology to Manage Subcontractors

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A new study from Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with GCPay, reveals that only one in three (34%) of general contractors automate fewer than half of their subcontractor management processes. The report details data-based benefits of greater automation and digital transformation by general contractors, including increased productivity, profitability and cost performance. Most general contractors rely on subcontractors to generate successful projects, making managing subcontractors vital to their business. Many general contractors are also experienced in utilizing digital tools for these processes; however, as the Optimizing Subcontractor Management with Technology SmartMarket Brief reveals, many general contractors rely on a proliferation of older solutions, making integrating … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases In 42 States, D.C. From May 2022 to May 2023

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Construction employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in May from a year earlier, while only 24 states added construction jobs from April to May, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said firms are struggling to find new workers amid a lack of funding for construction education programs, keeping monthly employment gains lower in many parts of the country. Between May 2022 and May 2023, 42 states and D.C. added construction jobs, while industry employment declined in seven states and held steady in Vermont. Texas added the … Read more

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McCarthy Completes Largest Public Port Project on Texas Coast  

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McCarthy has completed construction of Berth 8 at Port Freeport, Texas. Part of the Velasco Terminal, Berth 8 features over 925 feet of berth and an associated roll-on/roll-off dock extension. The expansion represents the single largest project built by a public port on the Texas Gulf Coast. McCarthy began construction in 2020 and achieved substantial completion in May 2023. The scope of work included demolition of an existing concrete relieving platform, dry excavation, combi-wall bulkhead installation, construction of the new wharf, which included wharf piling, mechanical and hydraulic dredging, mudline/shoreline protection system and mooring and breasting system, plus the rehabilitation … Read more

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