The shortage of craft workers in construction presents a significant challenge for builders, but a considerable opportunity for career seekers. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), the educational affiliate of the Associated Builders and Contractors, reports that one million additional craft professionals are needed by 2023 to keep pace with demand. Without […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced Robins & Morton as the 2019 National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award winner for three projects in healthcare and commercial categories on April 6. Eagle Awards are equitable to first place and are followed by Pyramid Awards. Projects are eligible to compete for a national excellence designation after earning […]
Continue ReadingRobins & Morton received 18 Excellence in Construction awards from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) throughout the organization’s annual Excellence in Construction Competition. Robins & Morton participated in the competition through the Alabama, North Alabama, Carolinas, Florida East Coast, Central Florida, North Florida, and Greater Tennessee chapters. ABC recognized the following projects: Beverly Knight Olson […]
Continue ReadingFaced with the challenge of recruiting qualified workers, the construction industry has expanded avenues for people at different life stages to enter the field in skilled trades, management, technical fields and supporting positions. While the traditional learn-a-trade-and-go-to-work path remains an important avenue into construction jobs, the industry has extended its outreach from high school students […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced Robins & Morton as the 2019 National Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award winner for two projects at the 29th Annual Excellence in Construction Gala on March 27 in Long Beach, California. Robins & Morton’s Pyramid Award winners include: AdventHealth Carrollwood: Healthcare, $25 million to $100 million category. The $52 […]
Continue ReadingRobins & Morton received six Excellence in Construction awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama at the annual Excellence in Construction Banquet on Nov. 29 at The Club. ABC recognized the following projects: UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina: Commercial $10 Million to $25 Million, Excellence Award (First […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced Robins & Morton as the 2016 National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award winner for three projects at the 27th Annual Excellence in Construction Gala on March 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Robins & Morton’s first place Eagle Award winners include: Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, North Carolina: Healthcare, $25 […]
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