March-April 2025

Culture

It Takes a Village: McCarthy and First Responders Build Kits4Kids Relief Kits

by Jordan LeGras

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Brick by brick, McCarthy Building Companies is not only building infrastructure, but also creating meaningful change for the communities it serves.

Markets

Closeout: Diamonds Are a Contractor’s Best Friend

by Construction Executive

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The largest unit of the Diamond Green Diesel 3 Expansion project comes to life in Port Arthur, Texas.

Business Equipment Technology

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability

by Leif Bruhn

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Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.

Business Culture Safety

Checking In: Construction Company Founder Details His Own Struggle With Depression

by Maggie Murphy

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The B1M founder and mental-health advocate, Fred Mills, tells all about his love for construction, his personal struggle in overcoming mental-health challenges and what he believes the industry can do to ensure its workforce is thriving.

Business Culture Legal and Regulatory Workforce

Executive Decision: An Analysis of Trump Executive Orders

by Michael Altman

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President Trump’s slew of executive orders will have both positive and challenging implications for the construction industry. Here’s a breakdown of what to keep an eye on when it comes to your workforce.

Markets

From Empty to Exquisite: 100-Year-Old Louisiana Schoolhouse Gets New Life as Primary Workspace

by Ken Budd

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Perrier Esquerré Contractors transformed a historic Louisiana schoolhouse into a vibrant work space—proof that sometimes historic codes not only preserve the past, but create a glorious present.