Volume 20 Issue 6 Archives - Construction Today

Reflecting on 30 years of success, Hourigan Construction’s CEO discusses leadership, growth, and future endeavors

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:03:27 +0000

This year, Hourigan Construction (Hourigan) celebrates 30 years in the building industry. It’s a reflective time for the business, particularly for its CEO, Mark Hourigan. Construction Today recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark to discuss the year gone by, the pride he has in his team, and the milestones his company has undergone to achieve its success. “I had the benefit of…

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How TrueNet Communications supports the telecommunications market

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00:55 +0000

Renowned for its expertise in infrastructure engineering across North America, TrueNet Communications Inc. (TrueNet) stands as a prominent specialty communications contractor. As one of America’s leading companies in the field, TrueNet serves a wide range of industries, including broadband, telecom, and wireless markets. With a comprehensive understanding of various network types…

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How Service Contracting Solutions’ inspirational leadership is creating a culture of appreciation

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:55:40 +0000

One of Florida’s largest painting contractors, Service Contracting Solutions (SCS) is celebrating 40 years in business. It boasts a team of specialists whose combined understanding of architecture, engineering, estimating, financing, and project management guarantees a full-service perspective on every project. We sit down with the Co-Owner & President of SCS, Liz Perez-Lavin…

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Caton Construction Group delivers high-quality projects without compromising on safety

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:38:56 +0000

Caton Construction Group (CCG) is a family-owned company offering full-service construction across Virginia and North Carolina for federal, state, local municipality, and private customers. Priding itself on providing quality products without sacrificing workplace or public safety, CCG boasts an unwavering commitment to safety initiatives and continuous training. Based in Troy, Virginia…

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Tackling lead time has never been this easy, as Danielle Champ hears from building conversion expert, Tallal Bhutta

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:33:39 +0000

Lead time has quickly become one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry. Fortunately, one specialist in the sector is working twice as hard to get ahead of the curve for his clients. Specializing in conversion and the renovation of existing buildings, Tallal Bhutta is an expert in getting the job done quickly. He features as this edition’s main interview for cracking the…

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Change and progress has ignited a digital renaissance in construction, writes Steve Dell’Orto

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:28:49 +0000

The construction industry is in the midst of a digital renaissance, where traditional challenges are being transformed into triumphs through the power of technology and innovation. In this era of change and progress, construction professionals are harnessing the full potential of digital solutions to overcome long standing obstacles and achieve unprecedented success. With more than two decades…

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When it comes to sustainable and resilient infrastructure, Lori Hufford highlights that digital twins are the sharpest tools in the shed

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:21:04 +0000

A quick glance at any newspaper around the world will reveal stories of drought, excessive temperatures, water shortages, extreme flooding, storms, fires, and all sorts of climate-related catastrophes. As communities, businesses, and governments cope with these events, we need to acknowledge the infrastructure that we build plays a big part in addressing our relationship with our planet.

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Dan Tangherlini and Omar Karim share how the modular retail development has transformed Southeast Washington, D.C.

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:16:45 +0000

While modular or prefabricated construction practices are not new, they are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to a number of factors ranging from the rise in digital capabilities, need for new sustainability measures, and the ability to build on an accelerated timeline with increased cost savings. What is still relatively new to our industry is the development of modular structures that…

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Safety, quality, and efficiency of construction projects cannot be left to chance with imprecise instruments or calculations says John Bogart

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:10:26 +0000

Whether measuring the moisture content of concrete, framing, drywall, insulation, or the composition of other building materials, it is critical to use precise, high quality analytical instruments designed to meet the application’s specific requirements with accurate, repeatable results. Unfortunately, instruments are often incorrectly selected for the job, improperly calibrated…

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