Category: News
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Skanska Tops Out at NCDEQ’s Reedy Creek Laboratory in Raleigh
Skanska has reached a major milestone at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Reedy Creek Laboratory in Raleigh, celebrating the topping out of the $65 million renovation and expansion project. The event marks steady progress on the complex upgrade, which continues even as research and lab operations remain fully active at the facility.…
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76 FENCE Cuts the Ribbon on West Georgia Growth
Community spirit was on full display as 76 FENCE celebrated its West Georgia debut with a ribbon-cutting at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the official launch of new territories in Douglasville and Newnan, led by local entrepreneur Matthew Skuodas. After decades in the corporate world—and ten years working abroad—Skuodas is channeling…
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Sisk CEO appointed Build UK’s new chair
Build UK’s chief executive, Suzannah Nichol OBE, said: “We are delighted to have Paul as our new chair. By bringing the whole industry together around the same table, Build UK has demonstrated that it can successfully respond to the issues we face, such as the new building safety regime, and Paul’s leadership and experience will…
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Clarion secures £26m of government funding to build affordable homes
Social landlord and Homes England strategic partner Clarion has been awarded £26m of government funding to build affordable housing as demand increases. The funding is channelled through Homes England’s latest £2bn bridge funding programme. The government agency has £9.23bn of cash to deliver at least 100,000 affordable homes outside of London by the end of…
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In pictures | Bespoke ground shoring supports major data centre project
Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has delivered a ground shoring system for the construction of London One, a 41,300 sq m data centre development in Slough. Altrad RMDK worked with contractor O’Halloran and O’Brien (OHOB) to develop a robust temporary works solution to support the excavation works required for three large cofferdams.…
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How Wylie & Rum is Using AI to Rethink Restaurant Operations
At first glance, Wylie & Rum looks like what you’d expect from a Caribbean kitchen and rum bar in Atlanta—warm colors, big flavors, and a rum list that stretches past 80 labels. But behind the scenes, there’s something decidedly modern stirring the pot. Father-and-son owners Tony and David Lewis, along with GM Marcus Merritt, have…
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The Family Promise of Hudson County Honors Urbahn Architects with ‘Mark the Moment’ Award
The Family Promise of Hudson County (FPHC) has recognized Urbahn Architects with its 2025 Mark the Moment Award during the third annual Mark the Moment: The Promise Awards event. The honor celebrates Urbahn’s leadership in sustainable community development and its contributions to New Jersey’s growth through civic and educational projects. FPHC, a nonprofit under the…
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McShane to Construct Build-to-Suit Manufacturing Facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin
McShane Construction Company was selected to provide design-build construction services for a 174,367-square-foot build-to-suit industrial facility. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the client will use the facility for manufacturing and warehousing metal products. “This facility is tailored to meet our client’s specific operational needs, from advanced manufacturing capabilities to streamlined logistics,” says Tom Beres, Regional VP…
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Construction fintech backs ISG subcontractors for class action
Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector, said: “For too long, subcontractors have been picking up the tab for the failings of others. We had Carillion and nothing happened. The numbers associated with ISG are again eye-watering, but between these two, there have been numerous failings that have felt like death by a…
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Contractor fined after collapsing wall kills ‘full of life’ employee
A building company has been fined £56,775 after an employee was crushed to death when a 1.8m-high retaining wall collapsed on him. Gary Anstey, 57, from Bristol, was working for H Mealing & Sons Ltd at a school construction site in Bath when the incident happened on 19 March 2019. An investigation by the Health…