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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

Driver will manage the precise integration of advanced technology labs, maker spaces, flexible classrooms, and specialized facilities such as a film screening studio, radio station and cafe. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the COD Palm Springs campus is poised to become a landmark for higher education and community engagement in the region.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. 2019 (R2019), Standard for Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay).

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World’s 1st 100% Digitally-Enabled Facility

CCR Magazine

With the facility scheduled to open in Fall 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new site on the University’s campus. In 2019, Armstrong signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, a program launched by the World Green Building Council. It’s going to give us better buildings for people and the planet.”

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

The statistics paint a sobering picture: three out of four construction workers face hazardous noise levels exceeding 85 decibels on their jobsites, with private industry workers suffering 14,500 hearing loss cases in 2019 alone. This data helps supervisors plan work schedules and rotation patterns that limit cumulative exposure.

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TriCelta Development Opens New HQ in Dallas-Fort Worth

CCR Magazine

The new office signifies the next phase of growth for the company, which began operations in 2019. Championing the interests of all project stakeholders, the team effectively manages risk and adherence to budget, timeline, and quality goals. I founded TriCelta Development with a vision of providing superior service to project owners.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Adoption has increased since the beginning of the year to manage yields and keep concrete costs down.

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

In several cases, misaligned test results have led to full concrete removals and re-pours, pushing back schedules and inflating costs. These price pressures, combined with longer lead times and occasional shipping delays, are making it harder to manage budgets and project schedules.