Tag: State
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Construction Ready to Host 2026 CareerExpo & SkillsUSA State Championships
Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo & SkillsUSA State Championships on Feb. 19–20 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The two-day event delivers hands-on learning experiences for more than 6,000 Georgia K-12 and college students while connecting them with thousands of professionals across the skilled trades. Now in its 20th year, the CareerExpo has…
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BIG Wins to Design Hamburg’s New State Opera House
Selected by a unanimous jury, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group will design the new home of the Hamburg State Opera. Located on the Baakenhöft peninsula in HafenCity, the project will house the State Opera and the Hamburg Ballet, providing state-of-the-art production and performance facilities for the city, while opening new public spaces along the waterfront.…
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Pfluger Architects, Texas State University Unveil Stadium Renovations
Texas State University has unveiled its newly expanded Bobcat Stadium End Zone Complex—now named the Johnny and Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center—an 85,000-square-foot addition designed by Pfluger Architects and built by White Construction. The project elevates both player development and fan engagement through a host of new amenities, including upper-level hospitality spaces, banquet areas, and…
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Skanska Completes Virginia State University’s Largest Campus Building
Skanska has completed Virginia State University’s Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons—a 175,000-square-foot facility that unites the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Education under one roof. The new building now stands as a central hub for student activity and academic collaboration. “This project is an investment for the next generation of…
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Ayers Saint Gross Reveals Dynamic Environmental Graphics for Coppin State University
Ayers Saint Gross has unveiled a bold new suite of environmental graphics and branded signage across 55 key spaces at Baltimore’s Coppin State University, reinforcing campus identity and enhancing the daily experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The award-winning interdisciplinary design firm, which completed Coppin State’s Facilities Master Plan in 2022, collaborated with the…
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Ayers Saint Gross Unveils Graphics for Coppin State University
Award-winning interdisciplinary design firm Ayers Saint Gross has unveiled a campaign of vibrant environmental graphics and branded signage implemented into 55 key spaces across Baltimore’s Coppin State University. After completing Coppin State University’s Facilities Master Plan in 2022, Ayers Saint Gross worked closely with the university to identify prominent circulation routes, building entrances, and communal spaces in…
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Transforming Concrete: State of the Concrete Industry
Innovation in measurement technologies is transforming how we understand and control concrete performance in real time. These technologies reduce reliance on manual testing and allow for data-driven decision-making, improving quality control and reducing material variability. By capturing material behavior throughout the full supply chain, this opens the door for significant optimizations. Complementing measurement technologies, optimization…
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How Political Compliance Laws Vary by State: A 2025 Outlook
For any organization involved in political activity, advocacy, or public affairs, staying ahead of Political Compliance laws is no longer optional. Each state sets its registration rules, contribution limits, and reporting deadlines, creating a patchwork of obligations that can shift without notice. In 2025, the stakes are higher, and the consequences for noncompliance are more…
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Covering Tariffs in Concrete: State of the Concrete Industry
Peter Bigwood, general manager at Mecalac North America, shares his insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Bigwood over email in June 2025. Q. What have been the biggest challenges for concrete contractor suppliers so far in 2025? Peter BigwoodMecalac North AmericaThe usual…
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Growth & Contracting: State of the Concrete Industry
In 2025, not all concrete work is created equal; some segments are booming, others are pulling back. Segments in concrete construction seeing growth are in infrastructure and civil projects; data centers and advanced manufacturing; and tilt-up and precast. Public funding, digital infrastructure needs, and long-term demographic shifts are fueling growth. Meanwhile, high interest rates, evolving…