Closeout: Crossing Traffic
Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge in Portland, Oregon
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1 Million Work Hours Can’t Be Wrong
A fierce commitment to safety has helped Bosworth Steel Erectors reach an industry-leading milestone. And they don’t plan to stop there.
The Case for Skills-Based Hiring
Forget ‘education,’ ‘experience’ or ‘past employment.’ Filling the trades gap will mean identifying the specific skills you need for the projects you have—and hiring people with those skills.
Grabbing a Lifeline
Project developers and owners facing economic difficulties are looking for alternatives to traditional financing solutions. One possibility is rescue capital.
A Delicate Demolition
Building Knoxville’s new Public Safety Complex required a balancing act for Messer Construction: tear down seven buildings while preserving and renovating some of the historic neighboring structures.
Building Sophia’s Dream House
A young girl can’t play in the sun—so Consolidated Construction built her a playhouse. Thanks to their work, today she has it made in the shade.
Trust Is Not a Strategy When It Comes to Finding Fraud
Occupational fraud is more common than you think—especially in construction, where during every job a lot of people interact on a lot of different levels. Protecting yourself means implementing proper internal controls.
Strong Foundation: KBE Celebrates 50 Years by Giving Back
What started out as a way for KBE Building Corporation to celebrate its 50th anniversary has grown into a foundation that supports a range of charitable programs—and is powered by employee volunteers.
