CONSTRUCTION
Dome Construction | January 21, 2022
Dome Construction, one of California’s leading general contractors, announced that the company won two awards from Construction Employers’ Association (CEA). Dome Construction won the Excellence in Safety award for the 19th year in a row, proving its consistent work towards safety in the industry. The company also earned the President’s Safety Award for the second year in a row, making this their 6th President’s Safety award win
“We are proud to be recognized by the CEA again this year for the results our teams have produced in safety, Our peers in the CEA have impressive safety records, so to earn the President's Award two years in a row is a real accomplishment. Safety is an important part of our culture and deeply rooted in our values. Our people work hard every day to create a safe working environment for everyone who steps foot onto our projects. Sending everyone home safe each day is our definition of success.”
-Brent Miller, Director of Risk Management at Dome Construction
The Excellence in Safety Award winners have achieved both a total incident rate and a lost workday incident rate 25 percent below the industry average, an experience modification rate below 1.0, a flat or negative experience modification trend over the past four years and demonstration of an active safety training program.
The President’s Safety Award recognizes CEA member firms whose safety programs far exceed the industry standard. President’s Safety Award winners are recognized for having achieved both a total injury and incident rate and a lost workday rate at least 50 percent below the industry average, an experience modification rate of .70 or less.
About Dome Construction
Dome Construction was founded in 1969 on a people-first philosophy and the idea of developing a thoughtful, innovative, and sustainable construction firm with fundamental values rooted in integrity, transparency, and a solid commitment to doing it right. Dome ranks in the top five of the 44 highest rated California general contractors with the lowest EMR rate, putting the company in the top one percent of the safest builders in the state. The strong safety culture Dome has built is why they have been recognized for the past 19 years by the CEA for Safety awards and are a three-time winner of the NAWIC Safety Award. As pioneers of innovative construction practices, Dome is committed to utilizing methodologies and technologies that push construction forward, such as creating technologies like eMOD. For additional information about Dome Construction, please visit www.domebuilds.com
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ENGINEERING TECH
HCL Technologies | January 28, 2022
HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has opened its Innovation Center focused on Engineering and R&D services in Edmonton, Alberta. Bringing together an ecosystem of partners from academia, government institutions, startups and technology providers, HCL’s Innovation Center will serve as a hub for HCL Engineering teams to co-innovate with customers and solve complex business problems for clients globally.The Edmonton Center will house an engineering and co-innovation lab, which will enable high tech and software clients, including Fortune 100 leaders, to not only envision their products, but also to see rapid product prototyping, collaborative research and continuous learning to create faster time to market. Clients can leverage the Center to create new product designs while collaborating on go-to-market solutions. The Edmonton team will be engaged in product engineering, platform engineering, operational technology services and next-generation engineering, research and development.
As part of its expansion, HCL Technologies will hire college graduates from local educational institutions including The University of Alberta, MacEwan University, NAIT, SAIT and others.
“The Edmonton Innovation Center represents a significant expansion of our world-class technology talent and exceptional engineering presence in Canada, Engineering-led digital transformation is set to re-imagine the business landscape, and the excellent facilities at our Edmonton Center provide the right environment for shaping the future of the IT industry.”
-Joelien Jose, Executive Vice President and Country Head, Canada, HCL Technologies.
I am pleased to welcome HCL to our community," said Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton. “This announcement is the beginning of a new partnership between our city and the company, and today's announcement is proof that Edmonton is a great place to do business.
HCL's expansion into Edmonton is another sign of the record growth of Alberta's technology sector,” said Doug Schweitzer, Minister for Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Government of Alberta. “It is exciting to see HCL identify Alberta as the place to invest due to the amazing talent we have here and the business environment we've created. I look forward to seeing the partnerships and innovations that come from this new Center.
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is a great place for HCL Technologies to continue its expansion into Canada,” said Malcolm Bruce, CEO, Edmonton Global. “Our region's tech sector continues to attract investors through our high quality of life, world-class talent and affordability. We're excited to watch HCL expand and grow here.
In addition to the Edmonton Center, HCL Technologies’ continued success in Canada is driven by the support of Global Delivery Centers in Mississauga, Ontario, and Moncton, New Brunswick.
For more details on employment opportunities at HCL Technologies, please visit www.hcltech.com/careers.
About HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies (HCL) empowers global enterprises with technology for the next decade, today. HCL’s Mode 1- 2-3 strategy, based on its deep-domain industry expertise, customer-centricity and entrepreneurial culture of Ideapreneurship™, enables businesses to transform into next-gen enterprises.HCL offers its services and products through three business units: IT and Business Services (ITBS), Engineering and R&D Services (ERS) and Products & Platforms (P&P). ITBS enables global enterprises to transform their businesses through offerings in the areas of applications, infrastructure, digital process operations and next generational digital transformation solutions. ERS offers engineering services and solutions in all aspects of product development and platform engineering. P&P provides modernized software products to global clients for their technology and industry specific requirements. Through its cutting-edge co-innovation labs, global delivery capabilities and broad global network, HCL delivers holistic services in various industry verticals, categorized as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology & Services, Telecom & Media, Retail & CPG, Life Sciences & Healthcare and Public Services.
As a leading global technology company, HCL takes pride in its diversity, social responsibility, sustainability and education initiatives. For the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2021, HCL had consolidated revenue of US$11.18 billion. Its nearly 198,000 ideapreneurs operate out of 52 countries.For more information, visit www.hcltech.com.
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ENGINEERING TECH
McKinstry | May 20, 2022
AkitaBox and McKinstry announce their partnership on delivering facility condition assessments (FCAs). AkitaBox FCA software will give architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) firms and building owners/operators a tool for conducting data collection, reporting, and other aspects of a complete FCA.
"A partnership with McKinstry, a leader in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high performance buildings, is exciting for AkitaBox, Their invaluable testing and feedback will help us ensure our software will truly improve every aspect of FCAs."
AkitaBox co-founder Josh Lowe
"We believe that we can help transform something that's been overlooked and is in desperate need of change," Lowe adds. "We look forward to moving the industry towards a better FCA, one asset at a time."
The collaboration began in mid-2021, when McKinstry first learned AkitaBox was developing FCA software. At the time, the company was looking for ways to augment their existing FCA offering to boost delivery of their building consulting services.
"McKinstry is partnering with AkitaBox to enhance our facility condition assessment and asset data collection, analysis, and reporting," says Casey Morris, national facility assessment leader for McKinstry. "AkitaBox brings a set of capabilities that complement our existing tools and methodologies while advancing our ability to achieve greater efficiency and improve deliverables for our clients."
"This partnership will expand our capabilities in the marketplace," continues Morris. "It's going to give us an opportunity to be more competitive while still offering the actionable data and custom solutions for which McKinstry is known."
AkitaBox FCA software fully digitizes a facility's floor plans and maps the location of each asset to the plan, creating a digital twin. Assessment data is collected and incorporated directly into the digital twin. This data can continue to be updated after the FCA is complete for an always current view of facility condition.
About AkitaBox
AkitaBox delivers an unrivaled data-driven software to assess and optimize the operation and condition of facilities, from the boiler room to the boardroom. Their cloud-based software provides real-time facilities data in a visual and easy-to-use, customizable format - helping teams simplify their operations, reduce risk, and solve even the most complex facility challenges. The AkitaBox Pulse suite of software solutions includes Facility Condition Assessment, Capital Management, Asset Management, Work Order Management, Preventive Maintenance, Occupant Experience, and Inspections. Visit www.akitabox.com.
About McKinstry
McKinstry is a full-service, design-build-operate-and-maintain firm specializing in consulting, construction, energy, and facility services. The firm's innovative, integrated delivery methodology provides clients with a single point of accountability that drives waste and redundancy out of the design/build process. With over 2,000 professional staff and trades people throughout the United States and operations in more than 20 states, McKinstry advocates collaborative, sustainable solutions designed to ensure occupant comfort, improve systems efficiency, reduce facility operational costs, and optimize profitability "For The Life of Your Building."
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DESIGN
Graber Homes | January 03, 2022
Graber Homes, LLC, a leader in Sarasota construction services, has announced that their company will operate under a new name and brand and will now be known as Graber Co, effective immediately. This rebranding strategy reflects the vision of the company as well as the future with a focus on relaxed living for the inspired home. Along with the name change, a modern new logo has been revealed and a new website launched today which will highlight the company’s design expertise, new construction opportunities and renovated spaces. The cornerstone of Graber Co will be creating designs and spaces that capture what is meaningful in the home. The ownership and staff have not changed.
“As a part of our vision for future expansion and inspirational focus, we are happy to showcase the newly reveled Graber Co brand all while offering the same level of care and attention-to-detail our clients have come to appreciate, This rebrand allows us to better represent our business to our consumers and local community.”
-Brandon Graber, CEO and Founder of Graber Co
It is rewarding to see our company vision come together on such a beautiful canvas. This new brand will allow our team members the freedom to explore and richly develop their creative focus,” said Esther Graber, Lead Designer. “It’s a chance to grow and nurture our distinctive talents with the goal of creating inspiring spaces for our clients.
For more information on the new Graber Co name or to schedule a consultation, visit http://www.GRABERCO.com or contact (941) 330-3808.
About Graber Co
Founded by husband and wife team, Brandon and Esther, Graber Co is a design-to-build company based in Sarasota, Florida. With over 22 years of combined experience, Graber Co creates relaxed living spaces that inspire. Their client-centered approach focuses on making creative visions come to life. Their services include design, new construction and renovations.
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