Tag: builds
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JLG Builds Skilled Trades Pipeline with School and Workforce Programs
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is addressing skilled labor shortages in U.S. manufacturing and construction by investing in workforce development and creating a pipeline of trained professionals. Through partnerships with high schools, technical colleges, trade associations, and industry organizations, JLG helps students and current workers gain hands-on experience in welding, painting, assembly, robotics and…
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Fed’s rate cut boosts existing construction projects, more needed to spur new builds
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors sensed growing momentum across the construction market after the Federal Reserve again lowered interest rates Wednesday, its third cut of 2025. The central bank trimmed its benchmark rate by another 25 basis points, which extends a…
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National Career Month: Mitsubishi Builds Tomorrow’s Workforce
This National Career Development Month, Mitsubishi Electric United States (MEUS) is spotlighting how it’s tackling the manufacturing skills gap – from local innovation in Boston to national workforce initiatives. At its Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs (MERL), MEUS brings in about 100 college interns each year, giving students hands-on experience in AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing…
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How Innovative Fire Tech Is Transforming Modern Builds
Innovation in modern construction is not just about smart layouts, sustainable materials, or energy-efficient systems. One of the most transformative shifts in recent years is happening in an area often overlooked: fire safety. Technology has brought radical improvements to how buildings are designed, protected, and maintained, helping developers create safer, smarter, and more resilient structures.…
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Supporting Injured Workers Boosts Recovery, Lowers Costs and Builds Stronger Teams
Injuries can disrupt jobsite momentum — pulling workers off projects, delaying timelines and putting pressure on margins. Research shows that employees who experience traumatic workplace injuries have higher rates of anxiety, depression and mental health concerns compared to those injured outside of work. Individuals who display early risk indicators — such as chronic pain or…
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Couple builds dream oak-frame house in Essex
For Marian and John Nash, the dream of owning an oak-frame home began over 40 years ago – that’s when they came across a brochure on homebuilding and were captivated by an open-plan bungalow that featured in it. “We always kept that and said to each other that one day we’d build an oak-frame home…
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Golden years: specialist contractor Kori Construction builds expansion on later-life schemes
The rapid rise of the care home market has catapulted Kori Construction into double-digit growth. Nicky Roger reports on the firm’s success. Christ Church Apartments in Leatherhead, Kori Construction’s largest project to date. Image: Kori Construction The care home and later-living market is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK: investment into care homes…
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Bax Engineering Builds on Family Legacy with New Leadership
Bax Engineering Company today announced a planned leadership transition as Dan Bax, son of company founder Harold Bax, will assume both majority ownership and the role of President effective January 1, 2026. Dan will work closely with Jeff Simmons to guide the company’s future growth and client service. Simmons will also take on an ownership…
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Skanska-Fay JV Builds Howard Street Tunnel Modernization Ahead of Schedule
A joint venture between Skanska and Mid-Atlantic builder Fay S&B USA Construction, has reached substantial completion on CSX’s $450 million Howard Street Tunnel modernization project in Baltimore—months ahead of schedule. The upgrade is part of CSX’s capital improvement program to eliminate clearance restrictions for double-stack trains along the Baltimore-to-Philadelphia corridor. By increasing the 8,700-foot tunnel’s…
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Skanska-Fay JV Builds Howard Street Tunnel Modernization Ahead of Schedule
A joint venture between Skanska and Mid-Atlantic builder Fay S&B USA Construction, has reached substantial completion on CSX’s $450 million Howard Street Tunnel modernization project in Baltimore—months ahead of schedule. The upgrade is part of CSX’s capital improvement program to eliminate clearance restrictions for double-stack trains along the Baltimore-to-Philadelphia corridor. By increasing the 8,700-foot tunnel’s…