Hands-on learning will play an expanding role in preparing tomorrow’s students for high-demand careers. By breaking away from the traditional classroom experience, purpose-built training facilities nurture skills and habits that translate to modern workplaces. These facilities make up a growing...
Through times of crisis, the old proverb eventually proves true: “this too shall pass.” Human instinct can lead us to wait out the bad times, then continue business as usual afterward. The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting public health emergency will put this preference to the test. Some firms...
HB Project Manager Charles Rolison recently took the time to discuss his career and work habits. A native of Honolulu City, Hawaii, Charles shared how his early construction experiences continue to shape who he is today. Q: Charles, can you tell us about your background in construction? A:...
This week HB Construction earned recognition for family-friendly culture and work policies. The distinction, given by Family Friendly New Mexico, recognizes companies that implement family and employee-friendly policies relating to benefits, economic support, and community investment. After...
For many firms, the end of the year is a time of intensive planning. Goals are set, budgets are finalized, and schedules are outlined. Yet there’s one aspect of planning many companies overlook: the opportunity to take a clear-eyed, comprehensive look at what happened over the previous year....
Before Brian Rodriguez started his career in construction, you could find him defying gravity and studying the unknowns of the universe. He shares his approach to project management and the more earthbound challenges he works on today. What is something people may not know about you? During my...
Three HB projects were recently recognized by Engineering News Record Best Project Awards, an industry award program dedicated to honoring the best construction projects in the U.S. The honors are a testament to the commitment of the project teams, owners, and communities involved in each...
To much fanfare, the transformation of El Paso’s Coronado High School has begun. A groundbreaking event, attended by students, staff, and community members, marked an exciting start to the highly anticipated project. As part of the EPISD 2016 voter-approved bond program, the 215,000 sq ft...
The Bernalillo County Government Center at Alvarado Square is underway as HB Construction begins demolition work at the old Annex building. The project will transform the previous PNM building in downtown Albuquerque into a modern headquarters for over 900 employees. By consolidating...
The King, Macaroni, and Gentoo penguins showed off their new habitat to hundreds of excited zoo-goers on Tuesday. The highly anticipated exhibit officially opened to the public, with Mayor Tim Keller hosting the ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Keller opened the ceremony saying, “We can do some...