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Home Builders Call on Congress to Make Housing a National Priority

More than 700 home builders called on Congress to take steps to get housing back on track, create jobs and keep the economy moving forward

Press Release • June 6th, 2012

Mass Pour Success Starts with Planning and Testing

The construction schedule at the San Diego Central Library project was tight. Concrete subcontractor Morley Construction had less than 30 days between the time they were awarded the project and they were on site to start the underground parking...

Article • May 16th, 2012

Safety Success During the Construction of the San Diego Central Library

Morley Construction Company ran three safety meetings a day to keep workers and their jobsite safe at the construction of the San Diego Central Library.

Article • May 16th, 2012

A Study in Architectural Forming

Morley Construction faced a tight schedule and intricate architectural concrete forming requirements on the new San Diego Central Library, which was designed by Rob Quigley and destined to become an iconic figure in the city’s skyline.

Article • May 16th, 2012

A Conversation with Rob Quigley, Design Architect for the San Diego Central Library

Architect Rob Quigley designed the new San Diego Central Library, which will open to the public in 2013. The structure utilizes architectural cast-in-place concrete and embraces the craft of concrete construction. This story is a Q&A with Quigley.

Article • May 16th, 2012

Corrugated Panels Create Striking Custom Facade for ASU School of Journalism

Corrugated panels make up intricate pattern for a bold and sustainable profile

Article • May 14th, 2012

55+ Housing Market Index Shows Significant Increase in Q1 2012

Up 10 points to 27, the 55+ Housing Market Index shows an increase in Q1 reaching the highest reading since 2008

Press Release • May 10th, 2012

Housing Market Improvement Unchanged in May

According to the May National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index, 100 housing markets showed improvement, down from 101 in April

Press Release • May 10th, 2012

OSHA Cites Cleveland Contractor for 6 Safety Violations After Parking Garage Collapse

Proposed fines total $38,000 after workers suffered injuries when a second floor parking garage partially collapsed during concrete placement

News • May 10th, 2012

Campus Earns Continued Praise, Recognition for Sustainability

UC Merced’s Long Range Development Plan earns prestigious ranking for green design and construction; Logistical Support/Safety Facility achieves LEED Gold certification.

Press Release • April 26th, 2012

New U-M hospitals recognized for energy, environmental design and “green” building process

C.S. Mott Children’s and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospitals get Silver LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council

Press Release • April 24th, 2012