Tag: Job
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Granite reaps $80M Texas farm-to-market highway job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Rural roadway improvementValue: $80 millionLocation: Forney, TexasClient: Texas DOT Granite Construction has cemented a contract with the Texas DOT to improve one of the state’s historic “farm-to-market” highways. The $80 million infrastructure project on Farm to Market Road…
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Herzog, FlatironDragados nab $997M LA light rail job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Early enabling work for light railValue: $997 millionLocation: Los AngelesClient: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or LA Metro A Herzog and FlatironDragados team has won a $997 million contract to help build the Southeast Gateway…
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Rental Snapshot – From Family to Job Site: Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.
Q. How did you first get your start in the rental industry? Art’s Rental was started in Newport, Ky., in 1967 by Arthur Arlinghaus. Art ran the company with his six sons, who now own and operate the business. Art’s began renting small tools to homeowners.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc. in its Newport location, 1968.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.…
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McCarthy starts $326M Phoenix airport job
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos. recently began construction of the $326 million concourse in Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona, the construction firm announced on April 7. The new concourse will add approximately…
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The Benefits of Portable Bathroom Rentals for Events and Job Sites
Portable bathroom rental has become a practical and necessary solution for a wide variety of temporary needs, whether it’s for outdoor events, festivals, weddings, or construction sites. Royal Flush Toilets offers premium portable bathroom rental services designed to deliver both comfort and convenience to any location where standard plumbing isn’t accessible. With clean, well-maintained units…
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iBuild Central Florida hosting trade competition, job fair
iBuild Central Florida is on a mission to change how students approach graduation. With that graduation date approaching, iBuild Central Florida plans to celebrate students and adults pursuing careers in the construction industry and giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. The 501c3 nonprofit will do that by celebrating trade-bound students that don’t always…
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Granite nabs first border wall job under Trump 2.0
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Border wallValue: $70 millionLocation: Hidalgo County, TexasClient: U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded the first border wall contract of President Donald Trump’s second term to Granite Construction, according to a March…
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Construction job openings drop 42% YOY as labor churn accelerates
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: U.S. construction measured 236,000 open, unfilled jobs on the last day of January, a 42% drop from the same month in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released March 11. The…
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How Dumpster Rentals Improve Safety and Efficiency on Job Sites
Construction projects generate a significant amount of waste, from broken materials and excess debris to discarded packaging and hazardous scraps. Without an effective waste management plan, job sites can quickly become cluttered, leading to safety hazards, delays, and inefficiencies. A construction dumpster rental is one of the best solutions for keeping a worksite organized while…
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The Science of a Long-Lasting Paint Job: What Homeowners Should Know
A fresh coat of paint can transform a home, giving it a new look while also providing essential protection against the elements. However, not all paint jobs are created equal. Some start peeling and fading within a few years, while others maintain their vibrant appearance and durability for much longer. The key difference lies in…