Hill & Wilkinson names new CEO in executive shuffle
Construction Dive
JANUARY 12, 2024
COO Mike Oswald will succeed Paul Driscoll in heading the Richardson, Texas, general contracting firm, among other leadership moves.
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The Dotted Line: How contractors are finding and vetting subcontractors
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2019
General contractors risk violating contract clauses if they can't find labor, but savvy, well-established GCs have ways of finding subs, and it’s more about relationship-building than anything else.
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Amazon breaks ground on $1.5B Cincinnati airport hub
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2019
The joint venture of Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. will reportedly act as general contractor. and Kokosing Construction Co.
The Dotted Line: How to effectively manage an underperforming sub
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and for both the general contractor and sub to know their responsibilities and options.
Platinum Contracting of Nevada Selected as DR Horton Trade Partner
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 28, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, a leading independent full-service general contractor who specializes in underground utilities, is correcting infrastructure for new single-family and multifamily residential communities across Las Vegas through its new trade partnership with DR Horton, the largest homebuilder by volume in the U.S.
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Platinum Contracting Completes Construction on One of Southern Nevada’s Only Lakeside Communities
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Platinum Contracting has completed construction on La Cova in South Shore at Lake Las Vegas, expanding Southern Nevada’s largest lakeside master planned community. As the general contractor for the landmark project, the heavy civil construction firm successfully laid the groundwork for a premier residential subdivision.
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Seattle's Sound Transit awards $1.6B of contracts for $2.8B Lynnwood Link Extension
Construction Dive
AUGUST 25, 2019
The two contracts, both JVs, will use the general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) alternate public works project delivery method.
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Platinum Contracting Selected to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for Second Consecutive Year
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 14, 2024
Platinum Contracting of Nevada has been recognized among the 2024 Inc. In its second consecutive year on the list, the general contractor ranked #1703 with a 306% three-year growth rate. This company was built on hard work, grit and dedication,” said Dean Gettman, CEO and co-founder of Platinum Contracting. “We 5000 list, Inc.
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CB&I nixed from Louisiana plant project, lays off 370
Construction Dive
JULY 11, 2018
General contractor Toyo Engineering canceled CB&I's two remaining civil and dirt work contracts last month after reporting in March that it had lost $438 million on the PVC plant expansion.
AtkinsRéalis Continues Decades-Long Georgia Department of Transportation Support with $40 Million US Engineering Services Contract
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 6, 2024
(TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering services (GES) for the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT). The contract is for three years with an option to extend it to five years.
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Morgan Sindall lifts order book to nearly £9bn
Construction Enquirer
MAY 3, 2023
John Morgan, chief executive, said this year’s performance would be weighted towards the first half which has seen contract wins lift the order book 4% to £8.8bn. But the Property Services operation margin has been impacted by disappointing contract delivery despite an expected higher level of revenue.
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Platinum Contracting of Nevada to Advance Utility Distribution through Underground Installations
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 28, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, a leading independent full-service general contractor who specializes in underground utilities, is striving to advance Southern Nevada’s utility distribution through a series of underground installations.
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AtkinsRéalis Awarded $26M US Florida Department of Transportation Engineering Services Contract
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) services for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Montreal – AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX:
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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Celebrates Topping out of LEGOLAND California Resort Parking Structure 2
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 7, 2024
For this structure, McCarthy utilized a new concrete maturity monitoring technology that features embedded sensors that guided the team and provided insights not generally available in traditional concreate pouring.
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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Chino Valley Unified School District Administration HQ
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Site design and development for the concrete tilt-up office building included an amenity patio, generator system for emergency backup power and separation of public and employee parking. General contracting services for the project were provided by Xebec Building Company.
HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors
Construction Enquirer
MAY 17, 2023
landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl. To secure a place, visit hs2.org.uk/MTC23.
Platinum Contracting of Nevada Elevates Status to Unlimited Bid Company
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Nevada State Contractors Board grants Platinum Contracting of Nevada unlimited bidding capabilities LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, an award-winning general contractor specializing in underground utilities, has been granted an Unlimited Monetary Bid Limit on behalf of the Nevada State Contractors Board.
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HNTB celebrates completion of SunRail commuter rail program with Florida Department of Transportation
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
As the general engineer consultant for FDOT’s District 5, HNTB also supported the safety and security elements of the program and the trains’ systems communication work including schedule and contract management, inspection work and fare collection systems management. “It
Platinum Contracting of Nevada Starts Construction on Floating Docks for Shoreline Community
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Las Vegas contractor installs series of water docks for luxury-enclave Shoreline Platinum Contracting of Nevada, an Inc. Helping to make lakeside living a reality in the Las Vegas desert has allowed us to showcase our versatility and commitment to advancing the local community,” said Dean Gettman, CEO of Platinum Contracting of Nevada.
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£500m Suffolk construction framework winners
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 6, 2023
Suffolk County Council has picked 14 general contractors and 7 building services specialists for its latest framework deal running to May 2027. It has been adapted to suit a variety of contract types including JCT and NEC forms of contract, along with single and two-stage procurement routes for traditional and design & build projects.
C.W. Driver Companies Completes $59.8M Visual Arts Campus for CSU Fullerton
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W. Ranked in Engineering News Record’s Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W.
C.W. DRIVER COMPLETES MENIFEE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT SALLY BUSELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A $54.5M FACILITY
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 13, 2024
As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W. Ranked in Engineering News Record’s Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W.
Platinum Contracting Completes Major Underground Infrastructure Project for Summerlin West Expansion
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 21, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting, a leading Las Vegas contractor specializing in heavy civil and underground utilities, has completed a large-scale underground infrastructure project in Summerlin. Its delivery of reliable underground infrastructure supported its recognition as the only Nevada-based general contractor to be named to the Inc.
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MoD awards £150M contract to provide ‘technically advanced’ military bridges
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Stockport-based KNDS UK (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter) has signed a £150M contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide military-grade general support bridges. The post MoD awards £150M contract to provide ‘technically advanced’ military bridges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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KAI Designs and Builds New Urban League Senior Living Center in St. Louis
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 7, 2024
KAI provided architectural, MEP engineering, and general contracting services, collaborating with structural partners SSC Engineering to create the three-story senior living apartment complex.
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Experts Line Up to Tackle Key Industry Challenges at 2023 Arizona Construction Workforce Management Summit
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Keynote speakers include: Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for Associated General Contractors of America, will discuss his forecast for the construction industry at a national and state level. We’re proud to tap some of the industry’s brightest minds to lead these conversations.”
MBCEA Announces 2024 Building of the Year Winners
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 13, 2024
APX Construction Group of Mankato was the general contractor for the 96,114 square-foot facility. Zoellner Construction of Perryville, MO, served as the general contractor for the 86′ x 70′ fire station with four truck bays. Building of the Year: The Truck Center Companies sales and service center in Mankato, MN.
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It’s a very good year for contractors to partner with government
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Supporters will work together to find initiatives to attract private sector firms, and the ongoing effort will offer significant contracting opportunities, especially in infrastructure, research development and environmental sustainability. The project is anticipated to attract $20 billion in private investments over the next decade.
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C.W. Driver Cos. Tops Out $270M Jamul Hotel for Jamul Indian Village
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2024
As a leader in general contracting and construction management, C.W. As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W. Ranked in Engineering News Record’s Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W. The design partner is JCJ Architecture. Driver Cos.
REMEDI8 Highlights Mobile Containment Unit for Dust Control
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
These features are designed to make the DUST-10C a seamless integration into contracting and building environments—offering users flexibility and adaptability without much downtime. Additionally, its One-Step Lift and Lock mechanism makes it easy for one person to move the unit within a building and set it up again in less than 30 seconds.
Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 15, 2022
Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts. Generally, most states that have addressed the issue allow “pay if paid” clauses so long as there is clear and unambiguous language shifting the risk of non-payment to the subcontractor.
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Be certain, be specific and be clear: milestone judgment for liquidated damages
Practical Law Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The case of Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd v Peel L&P Investments and Property Ltd provides yet another example of what can happen if there is any ambiguity in the drafting. The contract included a bespoke LDs provision and a schedule (schedule 10) that set out the LDs regime. This blog takes a closer look at this case.
Port of Brisbane appoints Ventia for road maintenance services
Roads Online
APRIL 10, 2024
The Port of Brisbane has awarded a Road Corridor Maintenance Services contract to Ventia, to support the long-term and sustained operation of port infrastructure. The contract will help to ensure that the Port of Brisbane’s road network remains safe and highly efficient. Close to all containerised freight is moved via these port roads.
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The Benefits of Growing Your Network in the Construction Industry for General Contractors
Contruct Connect
MAY 23, 2023
In the world of commercial construction and especially working as a general contractor, networking and building relationships are vital and necessary skills that spur leads and drive revenue.
Unlocking AECO Knowledge with GPT: Natural Language Queries for Document Management
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
From early design sketches to finalized contracts, and comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, stakeholders are inundated with reams of paperwork and digital documents. This implies that while GPT can provide a vast general knowledge base and even industry-specific insights up to its last update.
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Leah Almog Arazi Shattering Gender Stereotypes and Building a Future for Women in Construction
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 15, 2024
OOR Design Build is a New York-based general contracting company focused on high-end apartment renovation, brownstones, and landmark buildings. You must explain almost every day that you’re the general contractor and that the company was founded by you and not by your husband. of women work in the construction field in 2022.
C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W. Ranked in Engineering News Records Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W.
$107M contract awarded for Ocean Reef infrastructure delivery
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The contract for works on the Ocean Reef Marina Development in Western Australia has now been awarded, with Georgiou set to deliver the construction of public infrastructure. The $107 million contract comprises the delivery of public infrastructure such as boat ramps, marine walls, as well as recreational spaces.
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LEGO appoints key leader, general contractor for $1B+ Virginia factory
Construction Specifier
MARCH 1, 2024
Photo courtesy The LEGO Group recently appointed the program leader and general contractor to manage the construction of its more than $1 billion manufacturing site project in Richmond. Photos ©2024 The LEGO Group Gray|Hourigan, a joint venture (JV) known for sustainable industrial facility design, has been selected as the general contractor.
Nominate Outstanding Women in Construction 2024
The Construction Business Owner
JULY 8, 2024
From general contractors to CEOs to specialty trade workers, we aim to showcase exceptional female professionals making significant advancements in the construction industry. If you know a woman who is making a remarkable impact in the construction industry, we want to hear about her!
R.D. OLSON CONSTRUCTION BREAKS GROUND ON WARNER CENTER AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WOODLAND HILLS
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
Olson Construction , an award-winning general contracting firm in California, has broken ground on a new 238k square-foot, seven-story affordable housing apartment complex in Woodland Hills, CA. Olson Construction commemorates 45 years of building and is one of the top 40 general contracting firms in California.
Home Prices Hold Steady Despite Falling Sales
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Inventory has increased slightly, but demand has been affected by high mortgage rates, with fewer new contracts compared with previous years. New contracts dipped as affordability is out of reach for so many. Supply of homes for sale is very low, and most of the year we’ve had more buyers than sellers. This week continues that trend.
PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer complete WSSC Water’s $271M Piscataway Bioenergy Facility
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
About PC Construction PC Construction offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
C.W. Driver Companies Completes $38M STEM Building at Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Menifee Campus
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 6, 2024
The building, which features expansive windows and a generous atrium, houses science labs and lecture rooms, general classrooms, math and general studies labs, and faculty offices. As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W.
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