ABC 2025 National Chair, Executive Committee Announced
By ABC
November 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that David Pugh, a partner at Bradley in Birmingham, Alabama, was elected 2025 chair of ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizo...
Evaluating the Effect of Historic Masculinity on the Construction Industry's Future
By Evelyn Long
November 21, 2024
Traditional masculine societal norms have historically prioritized physical strength, emotional suppression and self-reliance, values that are still prominent within the male-dominated construction industry. While the industry has increased efforts towards inclusion, diversity an...
New Names and Faces: October-November 2024
By Construction Executive
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RUPPERT LANDSCAPE APPOINTS BOB JONES AS CHIEF SALES OFFICER
On Oct. 2, Ruppert Landscape announced the appointment of Bob Jones as chief sales officer. In his new role, Jones will oversee business development efforts across the company's North and South Divisions, driving growt...
Dirt Nerd: How Aaron Witt Built His Multimillion-Dollar Construction Media Company Before Age 30
By Maggie Murphy
November 4, 2024
Aaron Witt has been a dirt enthusiast for as long as he can remember. Like many little boys, as a child he was fascinated by dump trucks, tractors, excavators, bulldozers—anything heavy equipment. If it pushed dirt, he was into it.
On his 6th birthday, Witt’s dad arranged a part...
'Ten Toes Down': Excel Construction's $15,000 Annual Donation
By Jordan LeGras
November 4, 2024
Excel Construction of Florida has, once again, stood ten toes down on its commitment to uphold its company mission—“Stand for What Counts”—and give back to its community, announcing the launch of applications for its annual nonprofit grant earlier in June. Now in its second year,...
How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader
By Chad Prinkey
October 16, 2024
The U.S. construction industry today is operating in a difficult-to-navigate environment. Though 2025 will likely usher in more rate cuts, financing for construction projects remains tight, and the costs of essential building materials continue to run high. Worker shortages and s...
Circuit Training: Wesco's Electrical Trades Scholarship Program
By Jordan LeGras
September 27, 2024
As the largest electrical distributor in the U.S., Wesco is no stranger to meeting the needs of the construction industry—and that includes prioritizing workforce development. Earlier this year, the FORTUNE 500® company announced the launch of its $200,000 Wesco Cares scholarship...
New Names and Faces: September 2024
By Construction Executive
September 27, 2024
BRADLEY PARTNER JOHN SPANGLER ELECTED FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
On Sept. 12, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that partner John I. Spangler III has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He will be among the...
How Safety Culture Can Cause a Ripple Effect From Construction Company to Broader Community
By Eder Garcia
September 12, 2024
At its essence, a safety culture becomes ingrained in an organization's ethos, shaping its values, practices and daily operations. It reflects a collective dedication to prioritizing the health, safety and wellbeing of every individual associated with the company.
A robust safet...
Construction Executive Named 2024 Folio Award Finalist
By Construction Executive
September 10, 2024
Construction Executive magazine is excited to announce it was named a finalist for the 2024 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, in both the Eddie and Ozzie categories:
Eddie: Single Issue, November 2023
Ozzie: Website Redesign
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