Plaza West Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening

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McCarthy Building Companies recently completed construction and celebrated the official opening of the new Plaza West Tower, an expansion of heart and vascular patient care, as well as radiology, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri. The 16-story, 660,000-square-foot Plaza West Tower is designed to enhance the experience for patients and their families under the expert care of WashU Medicine physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital clinical teams. With 224 private inpatient rooms and 56 private intensive care unit rooms, advanced imaging and the latest in surgical preparation and recovery, the tower provides modern clinical spaces and reinforces the region’s reputation as a hub for healthcare. The Design-Build Project, delivered by McCarthy in collaboration … Read more

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New $650M Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Enhances Healthcare in Texas

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Construction is complete on the new $650-million Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital campus, located in Texas, providing a facility designed to enhance healthcare access in the rapidly growing Cypress area. Campus demolition work began in February 2022 and campus construction was completed in March 2025. The project began with the demolition of 11 buildings previously occupied by Sysco Corp., totaling over 600,000 square feet. The new 570,000-square-foot, seven-story hospital features healthcare amenities including opening with 100 licensed beds, nine operating rooms and nine imaging modalities. The campus also includes an emergency department, critical care unit and birthing center. McCarthy and its … Read more

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New STRIKER Rock Breaker System Combines Versatile Boom Capabilities, Rugged Hydraulic Power

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In an effort to deliver maximum performance and reliability options, Toku America has recently developed its STRIKER Rock Breaker System comprised of heavy duty, mid-range and mobile system options. The efficient and robust systems feature a versatile boom that allows the powerful hydraulic breaker to reach into the crusher’s mouth — effectively reducing oversized boulders and clearing any blockages in the hopper. By incorporating Toku’s STRIKER Rock Breaker Systems, mines and quarries around the world can significantly improve safety, productivity and profitability in their crushing operations. All systems are custom engineered to meet specific crusher and aggregate material application demands … Read more

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West-MEC Breaks Ground on $13.5M Expansion Project

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Western Maricopa Education Center, a career technical education school district serving students in the Phoenix, Arizona West Valley, recently broke ground on a $13.5-million expansion of its Northeast Campus. The expansion will add two new training facilities, update equipment and create more space to serve additional students. The facility is a 16,500-square-foot advanced manufacturing and welding building that will feature an advanced manufacturing lab and cleanroom, both outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. The building will also contain a 2,000-square-foot cutting-edge electric vehicle bay that includes a teaching facility with car lifts and first-hand instructional areas. Advanced manufacturing, welding and electrical vehicle/hybrid … Read more

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BITEC Consolidates Coatings Under Storm Breaker Brand

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BITEC recently consolidated its roof coatings lines under the Storm Breaker brand, with the intention of promoting its extensive selection of silicone, SEBS, acrylic and urethane coatings under the Storm Breaker name. The tradename was acquired through the company’s acquisition of the Viking Products Group in 2024. BITEC will continue to promote its two aluminized coatings under the MAC brand and its line of adhesives under the PMA brand. Joel Shealey, president of BITEC, explains, “The Storm Breaker brand has gained wide recognition in the coatings market for its versatility and performance as a restoration coating. By integrating many of … Read more

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