Prefab Delivers New Freestanding Emergency Department in North Carolina

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A ribbon-cutting was held for Atrium Health’s new freestanding emergency department in Concord, North Carolina. The 11,021-square-foot project was built entirely using modular construction. The 10-bed facility was completed in less than 10 months. The offsite construction method offers several advantages, including faster project timelines, improved quality control, reduced onsite workforce, reduced waste, and minimized site disruption. Because much of the work occurs simultaneously – site preparation and module fabrication – projects can often be completed more quickly than with traditional construction methods. Robins & Morton was the general contractor for the project. Blox was the architect and manufacturer.

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MOU to Drive Resiliency, Sustainability Throughout Global Built Environment

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NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and the Resilience Action Fund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding documenting a shared commitment to advancing the adoption of resilient construction practices that will enhance the service life of structures that include concrete or potentially increase the use of concrete in the new and/or existing built environment. NEU and RAF staff will work together to develop and implement mutually acceptable procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with the intent of this MOU in establishing any joint activities. Specifically, NEU and RAF will identify opportunities for the construction industry on … Read more

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Surges in May, Contractor Confidence Slips

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from April and 0.7 months from May 2025.  View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index for May. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog for the month increased in every region except for the South. Despite the monthly movement, the South remains the region with the longest backlog and the largest year-over-year increase in backlog. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit … Read more

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SEAA Honors Steel Construction Projects Showcasing Precision, Execution

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The Steel Erectors Association of America announced the winners of its 2026 Projects of the Year, recognizing excellence in reinforcing steel and structural steel construction. Reinforcing Steel is a new category. Other categories include Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals. This year’s winning projects took place across Florida, Texas and Alaska, highlighting the versatility and problem-solving capabilities of steel erectors working in vastly different environments — from dense urban high-rises and active airports to remote national park infrastructure. “These projects demonstrate the ingenuity and adaptability required to deliver steel construction in today’s complex environments,” said Pete Gum, executive director of SEAA. … Read more

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DPR Construction Opens New Office in Philadelphia

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DPR Construction has expanded its footprint in the mid-Atlantic with the opening of a new office in the Philadelphia suburb of Radnor, Pennsylvania. The office brings DPR’s team and expertise closer to its customers throughout the Delaware Valley. This expansion reflects the company’s targeted growth strategy – deepening relationships with key customers; fostering connections with local talent, trade partners and community organizations; and focusing on its core markets — healthcare, life sciences, advanced tech, higher education and commercial. “Philadelphia is a market defined by influential institutions, complex work and long-term opportunity,” said Amir Nekoumand, DPR’s New Jersey business unit leader. “Expanding into Philadelphia reflects DPR’s commitment to … Read more

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