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From The Coach: Developing the capacity to handle adversity — and do hard things

I would like to introduce you to an extraordinary leader, a man who endured what former CEO of Medtronic and author Bill George has called “crucible experiences” throughout his life. Among those trials, at age 9, his mother unexpectedly passed away. His father, who was…

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Utah home listings surge, signaling shift to buyer’s market

The number of active home-for-sale listings in Utah jumped 33 percent in the past year and a full 66 percent since June 30, 2023, according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, as reported on UtahRealEstate.com. The number of homes for sale in the state was 13,444 as of June 30,…

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Industry Briefs 8-4-25

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . ASSOCIATIONS • Several organizations have been approved for annual Sustainable Tourism Grants from the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau . The awards of up to $30,000 are designed to advance the…

People on the Move 8-4-25

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . BANKING • TAB Bank , based in Ogden, has appointed Traci Crabtree as vice president of business development, expanding the bank’s presence in Southern California. Crabtree has more than 20 years of experience…

Work Daze: No tax? No snacks!

I agree with you, 100 percent. Anybody who has a job today deserves mad respect, loud applause and free snacks galore. To some of us, it’s an inalienable, if often inedible, human right. A typical free-snack selection offered by employers include pretzels, protein bars, rice…

Bjorkman named CEO of Provo-based PEG Cos.

PEG Cos., a Provo-based owner, developer and operator of residential and hospitality properties in the U.S. and Canada, has named Garett Bjorkman its new CEO. Meanwhile, founder Cameron Gunter will transition to the role of executive chairman, stepping back from daily operations…

Execs use AI 4X more than frontline workers, Draper’s BambooHR study finds

Draper-based BambooHR, a human resources management platform, has released a workplace study that finds a growing gap in AI adoption between senior leadership and frontline staff. While 72 percent of C-suite-level executives use AI daily, only 18 percent of individual…

When ICE comes knocking

A few years back, it seemed that construction companies’ biggest regulatory fear was OSHA stopping by for an inspection. But Occupational Safety and Health Administration worries seemingly have been surpassed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as ICE raids at or near…

Utah ranked as the 2024’s ninth-most-expensive housing market

In 2024, Utah continued to endure high but stable housing costs, according the 2024-25 edition of the “State of the State’s Housing Market” report, an annual update from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. The report found Utah ranked as the country’s…

Phase 1 funding acquired for The Point development

Artist rendering of a planned portion at The Point. (Courtesy of The Point Partners) Tom Haralden Salt Lake Business Journal The project has been discussed for years, property has been secured and remnants of the previous Utah State Prison have been removed. Now, funding for the…

Report: Utah infrastructure needs funding for improvement

TrafÀc navigates a road construction zone in Clinton. A recent assessment by a civil engineers association gave Utah roads a B-plus grade, the highest in the Utah infrastructure report ard. (Brice Wallace/Salt Lake Business Journal) Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal…

2025 finds UDOT directing $1.68 billion in new and ongoing transportation construction projects across state

Earlier this year, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) unveiled an expansive slate of 2025 construction initiatives totaling nearly $1.68 billion, with plans to kick off 152 projects and continue 145 others aimed at enhancing safety, mobility and multimodal connectivity…

Building the future of skilled workers

The construction industry is the backbone of infrastructure, housing and economic growth, but it faces a critical challenge. Employers are struggling to find and keep skilled workers. With experienced tradespeople retiring and fewer young people entering the field, the need for…

A new type of ‘trailer’ home

Imagine living in a home that has seen more of the U.S. — or the world — than you have. That can be the case when a person lives in “cargotecture,” individual homes or apartments made from recycled shipping containers. It gives a whole new twist to the term “mobile homes.”…

Energy demand is surging. Can the grid keep up?

“Power is the new water” is a catchphrase circulating in energy conversations across the country, because energy needs are changing at an unpredicted and unprecedented pace. From the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) to the increasing demand for data centers and…

Developer expands management to Utah properties

Kettler, a leading real estate investor, developer and property management company, has announced it has been awarded contracts to manage multiple communities across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. This represents the largest single expansion of third-party management services in…

Nelson Labs breaks ground on new multi-million-dollar cleanroom facility

Utah-based medical device testing laboratory Nelson Labs broke ground June 12 on a new multi-million-dollar cleanroom facility in Salt Lake City. The lab provides microbiological and analytical chemistry testing for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. It…

Milford Mining gets Rio Tinto Kennecott’s help in restarting operation, supplying copper concentrate

Rio Tinto Kennecott has announced a new three-year agreement with Milford Mining Co. in Beaver County. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will loan $5 million to Milford Mining to help in the restart of its Central Utah-based mining operations in order to resume delivery of copper…

Utah’s future is being built, but who will power it?

Nick Shelford, director of talent acquisition, and Jeff Satterfield, craft training manager, at Helix Electric of Utah LLC authored this article. Utah’s skyline is changing, and fast. From tech campuses and high-rises to sprawling infrastructure projects, cranes are part of the…

St. George construction projects on the fast track

Townhouses and additional hotel rooms are being added to the Black Desert Resort in nearby Ivins. All photos by Tom Haraldsen/Salt Lake Business Journal Tom Haraldsen Salt Lake Business Journal St. George is undergoing a substantial construction boom right now — across roads,…

Once quaint and iconic, Washington County hot springs resort has become big business

It’s 1918 and the rules for bathers at the new 15-by45-foot pool at what will become Pah Tempe Resort along the Virgin River near La Verkin in Washington County reads like a dressing guide for prudish Victorians. Women’s bathing outfits must have elastic below the elbow and…

The State of the Industry: A CONSTRUCTION ROUNDTABLE

The Business Journal recently convened a gathering of construction industry leaders for a roundtable discussion at Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan. The following text was edited for clarity . PARTICIPANTS: Jennifer Stone , director, Big-D Cos., and also representing…

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