Department of State Begins Construction on New US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria

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At a historic groundbreaking ceremony highlighting the enduring bilateral friendship and partnership between the United States and Nigeria, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently joined U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new, modern U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Located on a 12.2-acre site in the rapidly developing Eko Atlantic City on Victoria Island, the new U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will support diplomatic and commercial relations between the United States and Nigeria, and will provide U.S. and Nigerian Consulate employees with a safe, secure, sustainable and … Read more

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The International Code Council Joins Offsite Construction Industry at 2022 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow

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The International Code Council family of solutions will join modular construction professionals from around the world at this year’s 39th annual World of Modular Convention and Tradeshow hosted by the Modular Building Institute on April 25-28. The World of Modular Convention provides individuals in the commercial modular building industry with the opportunity to network, learn from high-profile experts, display new products and attend educational presentations about the latest trends in offsite construction. The event also extends the opportunity to discuss ongoing industry issues, including housing affordability and building quality and sustainability, and how the use of offsite construction is seen … Read more

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A Chat with Mike Mealor, Superintendent at Skanska

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Supporting the team from military helmet to hardhat By Chris Maday Schmidt Mike Mealor is a superintendent at Skanska with 11 years of experience in the construction industry. With a degree in construction management and two deployments under his toolbelt, he brings a unique perspective through serving in the military, as well as serving on the jobsite. He is located onsite full time during the construction phase and responsible for onsite activities, including supervising, sequencing and coordinating and monitoring all work to ensure it is completed to the highest quality of standards. Join Construction Superintendent as Mealor talks trends in … Read more

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World of Concrete 2022 Wraps Productive, Well-Attended Event Fueling Industry Connection + Advancement

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World of Concrete, Informa Markets’ exhibition serving the construction and masonry industries, concluded the event’s 47th annual event held Jan. 18-20 (Expo) and Jan. 1-20 (Education) – in Las Vegas, Nevada. Convening close to 37,000 registered professionals, the consistent foot traffic in the expo halls and high engagement with the comprehensive educational offerings underscore the industry’s critical need for in-person connection. World of Concrete took over 632,000 NSF of the newly expanded LVCC, hosting over 1,100 industry-leading suppliers in the expo hall, just over 150 of which were first-time exhibitors, offering attendees a wide range of brands to explore. “The … Read more

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USGBC Releases Top 10 States for LEED, Recognizes Leaders Committed to More Sustainable + Resilient Buildings, Cities and Communities

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The U.S. Green Building Council announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED, with Illinois once again topping the list and demonstrating leadership in green building. Illinois certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building program and was created by USGBC as a leadership standard defining best practices for healthy, high-performing green buildings. “Amidst the challenges of 2021, governments, companies and other organizations committed to taking bold actions to protect the climate, their employees and their communities,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, … Read more

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