Category: Featured
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Turner completes $105M Tennessee oncology build
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. With a nod to the struggle cancer patients face during treatment, Turner Construction on Monday marked the opening of a $105 million oncology facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee Oncology’s five-story, 311,881-square-foot Midtown Medical Office Building will bring…
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Turner completes $105M Tennessee oncology build
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. With a nod to the struggle cancer patients face during treatment, Turner Construction on Monday marked the opening of a $105 million oncology facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee Oncology’s five-story, 311,881-square-foot Midtown Medical Office Building will bring…
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Common building equipment used in Louvre heist
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. At 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, what appeared to be a crew of workers parked a truck with a ladder and furniture lift next to the world’s busiest museum, the Louvre in Paris, according to news reports. On…
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Bechtel lists factors in jobsite deaths, details fixes
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction giant Bechtel has publicly released findings and announced internal safety changes stemming from three fatalities at its Port Arthur, Texas, liquified natural gas project in April. The Reston, Virginia-based contractor identified seven major factors…
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Webcor inks deal to buy data center builder
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: As the advanced technology and data center construction markets continue their white-hot streak, San Francisco-based builder Webcor has reached a deal to acquire GCON, a construction management firm with broad exposure to mission critical, data…
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Makeover Takeover: Jess’ Colorful Yet Calm Bedroom Reveal
We meet again! I first just want to give you all the biggest thank you for all of the kind comments on my living room. I’ve been walking on a cloud for two straight days. You’d think after six-ish reveals that the nerves wouldn’t get to you, but surprise, they never do. But maybe that’s…
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Government’s skills report signals reform for construction training
A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction. The Post-16 Education and Skills report flags the urgent need for an overhaul of training, recruitment and employer engagement, including the introduction of a new vocational pathway at level 3. According to…
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Cold-Weather Concreting: Technical Guidance for Preventing Winter Damage
As construction timelines stretch deeper into the colder months, concrete contractors are increasingly expected to deliver high-performance placements under challenging conditions. Cold weather can slow hydration, delay strength gain and significantly increase the risk of early-age concrete damage. Without proactive measures and technical know-how, cold-weather concreting can lead to compromised structural performance, costly repairs or…
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How employee wellness can boost your firm’s profitability
When your employees feel supported – whether that’s flexibility when needed, recognition for their graft, or opportunities to grow – they stick around. That loyalty saves you thousands in recruitment fees, training time and the hidden costs of turnover. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Job spotlight: senior consultant, Turner & Townsend
Shifa Isa explains why supporting others on their career journey is just as rewarding as her own personal achievements at Turner & Townsend. What attracted you to a career in the built environment? One of the key drivers in my career is witnessing the real, measurable impact that our efforts have on the communities and…