Master Builder

Implenia wins building construction contracts in Switzerland and Germany worth a total of over CHF 220 million

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Glattpark (Opfikon), 15 December 2023 – Implenia’s Division Buildings has won construction contracts in various regions of Switzerland and Germany worth a total of over CHF 220 million.

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  • Glattpark (Opfikon), 15 December 2023 – Implenia’s Division Buildings has won construction contracts in various regions of Switzerland and Germany worth a total of over CHF 220 million.
  • Implenia CEO André Wyss is delighted with the new orders: "These projects confirm the trust that our clients have in Implenia.
  • The project was supported by RECP throughout all the service phases, and was developed quickly thanks to Lean project structures.
  • The project, with an area of 24,700 m2, includes the construction of two rental apartment blocks and an office building.

Keen’s Modern Safety Strategy Earns International ‘Groundbreaker’ Award for Excellence

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

In a highly competitive category, Keen has been singled out as the company that best exemplifies the pinnacle of safety performance in the international construction sector.

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  • In a highly competitive category, Keen has been singled out as the company that best exemplifies the pinnacle of safety performance in the international construction sector.
  • This prestigious accolade underscores Keen’s unwavering commitment to safety, occupational health management, and risk control.
  • Keen consistently surpasses industry safety standards, distinguished by its deeply ingrained safety-first culture and the comprehensive Keen Project Delivery System™.
  • This award is a crowning achievement for the Keen Team, capping an impressive year of accolades, including the Master Builders of Iowa Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award.

FLINT Signs Enterprise Agreement with Revizto to Level Up Their Specialty Subcontractors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revizto, the industry-leading Integrated Collaboration Platform that streamlines and centralizes project workflows and communication, announced today a new three-year enterprise agreement with FLINT, a commercial General Contractor specializing in Design-Build services, expanding its usage of Revizto's platform as a strategic tool.

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  • General Contractor of the Year by the Associated Subcontractors Alliance of Sacramento for five years in a row, FLINT, signs three-year enterprise agreement with Revizto to increase collaboration with trades on complex projects.
  • FLINT uses Revizto on all their projects for design coordination/design quality control and as a clash detection tool.
  • The user-friendly interface caters to everyone involved, including trade partners who may be less experienced with this level of coordination.
  • "We're thrilled to add FLINT to our fast-growing list of Enterprise customers.

FENDER CUSTOM SHOP™ AND ILLUMINATION JOIN FORCES TO CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND "FENDER® x MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU" COLLECTION TO SUPPORT FENDER PLAY FOUNDATION™, MUSIC EDUCATION IN LOS ANGELES

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Friday, July 22, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Custom Shop™ (FCS) and The Fender Play Foundation™ (FPF) today announced the "Fender® x Minions: The Rise of Gru" Collection in collaboration with legendary animation studio Illumination and its recent release of Minions: The Rise of Gru. To continue supporting the Foundation's efforts to equip, educate and inspire the next generation of players, all proceeds from the sales of the Minions: The Rise of Gru inspired instruments will support the FPF's music education programs with elementary and middle school students in Los Angeles. With the otherworldly creativity of Illumination designers, Fender Custom Shop Master Builders built one-of-a-kind instruments inspired by the beloved Minions universe and the importance of music to the franchise. Each creation was thoughtfully crafted in a collaborative effort to create stunning, unique, and endearing guitars that will be loved for many years to come. The collection of bespoke, master-built guitars, bass and ukulele are available for purchase globally. Information on how to buy any model is available on fender.com or by contacting [email protected]

Key Points: 
  • With the otherworldly creativity of Illumination designers, Fender Custom Shop Master Builders built one-of-a-kind instruments inspired by the beloved Minions universe and the importance of music to the franchise.
  • Together, we are harnessing the power and creativity of our movies and characters to help expand equitable access to music and arts education for all."
  • Fender x Minions: The Rise of Gru Collection includes:
    Masterbuilt by Kyle McMillin, the custom Minions Stratocaster guitar is a Dakota Red guitar outfitted with unique fret markers and pearl inlays.
  • Thorn commented on his Otto's Moon Bass guitar: "The Illumination team is an incredibly talented group of artists and designers.

AHN Wexford Hospital Recognized with 'Building Excellence Award' from Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Now, the state-of-the-art, 345,000-square-foot facility and those who helped bring it to life are being recognized with a 2021 Building Excellence Award from the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA).

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  • Now, the state-of-the-art, 345,000-square-foot facility and those who helped bring it to life are being recognized with a 2021 Building Excellence Award from the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA).
  • The MBA Building Excellence Awards are the highest and most sought after annual commercial construction industry awards in Western Pennsylvania.
  • AHN Wexford was recognized in the category for new construction projects over $25 million.
  • Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org) is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region.

CarbonBuilt and Master Builders Solutions to Grow the Market for Low Carbon Concrete Products

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

“Reducing carbon footprint is the defining challenge – and opportunity -- in the concrete industry over the next 20 years,” said Dr. Bruce J. Christensen, Senior Vice President, Master Builders Solutions, Admixture Systems US/CA. “We are committed to sustainable innovation in admixtures and industry partnerships to accelerate the adoption of low carbon concrete around the world.”

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  • LOS ANGELES and CLEVELAND, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarbonBuilt and Master Builders Solutions today announced a collaboration focused on the development of admixtures for use with CarbonBuilts low cost and low carbon technology platform.
  • Admixtures can help with this, as well as with increasing our overall utilization of carbon dioxide, said Rahul Shendure, CEO of CarbonBuilt.
  • The application of our technology to CarbonBuilts revolutionary process will result in high-performance precast concrete products with low embodied carbon, said Paul Seiler, Technology Director, Master Builders Solutions.
  • Under the global umbrella brand Master Builders Solutions, we offer advanced chemical solutions for the construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures.

Zurich NA announces up to $50 million in insurance capacity for mass timber

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Zurich will offer significant insurance capacity for mass timber: up to $50 million to qualified customers.

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  • Zurich will offer significant insurance capacity for mass timber: up to $50 million to qualified customers.
  • Mass timber is rapidly gaining popularity in construction because it offers some advantages over other materials such as concrete and steel: Mass timber uses a renewable resource and its manufacture emits less carbon.
  • Mass timber is stronger, more versatile and more durable than light-frame wood, which is one reason Zurich North America, unlike many insurance providers, differentiates mass timber from light-frame wood construction in its underwriting.
  • A recent report on the North American mass timber market predicts that the number of mass timber buildings could double every two years through 2034.

Fender And Lexus Partner To Release The Fender® Lexus LC Stratocaster® Guitar

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Chosen for their passion for bold design, intuitive technology and Takumi craftsmanship, Fender's, Fender's alliance with Lexus brings to life the Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster.

Key Points: 
  • Chosen for their passion for bold design, intuitive technology and Takumi craftsmanship, Fender's, Fender's alliance with Lexus brings to life the Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster.
  • Fender Custom Shop will be releasing 100 team-built Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster guitars globally.
  • "Collaborating with Lexus to conceptualize, design and build the Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster has been an incredible ride," said Mike Lewis, VP of product development, Fender Custom Shop.
  • The all-new master designed Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster guitar is the newest custom-built piece designed by Fender Custom Shop Principal Master Builder Ron Thorn.

HEARTLAND FORWARD, BUILDERS + BACKERS AND ACCENTURE EXPAND PROGRAM TO FIND, FUND AND SUPPORT 1,000 ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS THE HEARTLAND

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

After a successful launch in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oxford, Mississippi, Heartland Forward is committing to raise $4 million to expand the program to 1,000 builders across the heartland by 2023.

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  • After a successful launch in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oxford, Mississippi, Heartland Forward is committing to raise $4 million to expand the program to 1,000 builders across the heartland by 2023.
  • In its first launch, CGPT secured 100 percent retention from Builders and the majority of Builders were women and people of color.
  • Alejandra Y. Castillo, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, opened the event in discussion with Angie Cooper, Heartland Forwards Chief Program Officer.
  • Builders + Backers as well as Accenture have been with us from the beginning, said Heartland Forward President and CEO Ross DeVol.