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Roanoke Cement Shines as Silver Medal Winner in 2023 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment.

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  • The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment.
  • "We are pleased to recognize Roanoke Cement as our silver medal winner and top industrial sustainability program applicant for the 2023 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards," said Meghann Quinn, Manager, Office of Pollution Prevention, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
  • The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards – Sustainability Category, recognizes applicants that meet the needs of the present while minimizing future impacts.
  • RCC has completely transitioned from ordinary portland cement to Type IL portland-limestone cement, which has approximately 15% lower carbon impact.

Bright Power Announces new CEO and Chief Strategy Officer role to Drive Growth and Maximize Positive Impact on the Planet

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Power, Inc. has announced a transition in leadership that is new, yet familiar. Jeff Perlman, who founded Bright Power 18 years ago, and has led the company as CEO since, announced that Andrea Mancino will become the company's Interim CEO as he moves into a new position, Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • Jeff Perlman, who founded Bright Power 18 years ago, and has led the company as CEO since, announced that Andrea Mancino will become the company's Interim CEO as he moves into a new position, Chief Strategy Officer.
  • "I am so proud of what we have been able to accomplish at Bright Power over the last 18 years," says Jeff Perlman.
  • It has been a pleasure to watch her grow for a decade at this company to the strong leader she is today."
  • The role of Chief Strategy Officer will allow Jeff to focus on developing innovative approaches to opportunities arising from city, state and federal initiatives, as well as thought leadership.

Orren Pickell Building Group President Lisa Pickell Elected to Chicago Architecture Center Board of Trustees

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Orren Pickell Building Group (OPBG), the North Shore's leading custom luxury home design/build firm, celebrates the election of OPBG President Lisa Pickell to the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) Board of Trustees. Pickell, who has led the family-founded North Shore firm since 2017, has expanded the OPBG footprint with custom home projects in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.

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  • CHICAGO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Orren Pickell Building Group (OPBG) , the North Shore's leading custom luxury home design/build firm, celebrates the election of OPBG President Lisa Pickell to the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) Board of Trustees .
  • "I am thrilled to be working alongside CAC President and CEO Eleanor Esser Gorski and a remarkable group of Chicago leaders on the CAC Board of Trustees, led by board chair Ann Thompson, AIA, Executive Vice President of Architecture and Design at Related Midwest," said Lisa Pickell.
  • Lisa Pickell joined OPBG in 2004 as a remodeling division manager, became chief operating officer in 2010 and took the helm as president in 2017.
  • Lisa Pickell is president and Eric Pickell leads the firm's sales and marketing team.

BuildTech Asia 2023 to focus on Digitalisation, Smart Building & Construction and Sustainability

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Singapore, Mar 22, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - BuildTech Asia (BTA), the leading platform for Asia Pacific’s building and construction industry, is back for its 12th edition from 28 – 30 March 2023.

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  • Singapore, Mar 22, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - BuildTech Asia (BTA), the leading platform for Asia Pacific’s building and construction industry, is back for its 12th edition from 28 – 30 March 2023.
  • The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) is a key enabler of transformation in the Built Environment sector.
  • BTA 2023 will deep-dive into three dimensions of emerging technologies and solutions that are making an impact on industries today - Digitalisation, Smart Construction (Robotics & Automation) & Green Construction (Sustainability).
  • BTA 2023 will be at Singapore EXPO Hall 3 from 28-30 March 2023.

Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide. The firm's WIC Week activities were developed specifically to align with this year's theme, celebrating the different journeys women have taken to a career in construction and the goal of bringing more women to the industry at all levels.

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  • BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide.
  • While the share of women construction workers has steadily increased since 2016, women still only represent 10.9% of the workforce .
  • As a result, Shawmut leads the industry with a workforce comprised of over 30% women and 20% in senior roles.
  • "Every year, I look forward to celebrating Women in Construction Week, as it is an important time to recognize the women in this industry while also taking action, driving awareness, and hosting impactful discussions to help create a more equitable and inclusive industry," said Les Hiscoe, CEO at Shawmut Design and Construction.

PermitUsNow Commemorates Women in Construction Week: March 6 - 12, 2023

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas, along the Gulf Coast and other regions in North America, is celebrating National Women in Construction Week .

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  • HOUSTON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas, along the Gulf Coast and other regions in North America, is celebrating National Women in Construction Week .
  • The National Association of Women in Construction started this special recognition in 1998 to highlight the roles and contributions that women make in construction.
  • March 6 to 12, 2023 is the designated week for recognizing the positive impact of women in construction.
  • "We're grateful that Helen continues to lead PermitUsNow in supporting the National Women in Construction Week plus share information and resources to women interested in a career in the design and construction industry," Moruf Jimoh, AAIA, Technical Manager of PermitUsNow commented.

TEEL Construction, Inc. announces two director-level promotions

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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Deborah began her career at TEEL in 2018, first serving as Superintendent.

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  • Deborah began her career at TEEL in 2018, first serving as Superintendent.
  • Deborah's strong leadership, high standards and sound initiatives have resulted in her promotion to TEEL's 1st Director of Field Operations.
  • Mr. Teel said, "My brother's tenacity in providing solutions for our customers has earned him and the company an extremely loyal set of clients.
  • Since 1987, TEEL Construction, Inc. has provided general contracting, construction management and design+build services for our clients nationwide.

Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week with Virtual and In-Person Events Nationwide

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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BOSTON/LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week earlier this month with virtual and in-person celebrations in all 11 of its offices nationwide. The firm's WIC Week activities were developed to align with this year's theme of envision equity and comprised of insightful and engaging employee-led sessions including guest speakers, panel discussions, project presentations, and jobsites tours.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON/LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week earlier this month with virtual and in-person celebrations in all 11 of its offices nationwide.
  • With only 10% of the construction industry's workforce occupied by women, WIC Week aims to celebrate these women and drive conversations to ignite action about increasing representation industry wide.
  • Shawmut is invested in creating equity company-wide and leads the industry with a workforce comprised of 33% women, with 24% of leadership roles held by women.
  • Outside of WIC Week, Shawmut, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary , is committed to the growth and diversity of its workforce.

Construction Employers Association joins National Association of Women in Construction to celebrate 'women in construction' week

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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CLEVELAND, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Women in Construction (WIC) Week (March 6 - 12) approaches, Construction Employers Association (CEA) and National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Cleveland Chapter joined forces to attract, retain and celebrate women in the industry.

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  • CLEVELAND, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Women in Construction (WIC) Week (March 6 - 12) approaches, Construction Employers Association (CEA) and National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Cleveland Chapter joined forces to attract, retain and celebrate women in the industry.
  • "We recognize the need and opportunity for more women in the global construction workforce and the value of WIC week," says Glen Shumate, executive vice president of CEA.
  • Despite a labor shortage, where tremendous career opportunities exist, women still only make less than ten (9.9) percent of the construction workforce.
  • "Representation is the first step in advancing women in the construction industry," says Alison Frye, former NAWIC Cleveland president and Construction Manager at Lincoln Electric.

From Construction Employers Association: In construction, gender becomes the diversity issue

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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In fact, women working in construction numbered 1.5 percent of the entire U.S. workforce in 2018.

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  • In fact, women working in construction numbered 1.5 percent of the entire U.S. workforce in 2018.
  • Allison Frye, immediate past president of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), says most women have never been exposed to it.
  • Steranka-Petit applauds Construction Employers Association (CEA) for the efforts they are putting forth to ensure equitable workforce for women in construction.
  • Sternaka-Petit will be conducting a workshop on microaggressions and how to approach conflict on Wed. March 31, 2021 with Construction Employers Association.