C.W. Driver Completes Construction on $73M San Diego State University Lecture Halls

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — C.W. Driver has completed construction on the newly renovated Storm and Nasatir Halls complex at the San Diego State University campus. The project includes the 100,000-square-foot renovation and 30,000-square-foot expansion of the existing complex built in 1957. Designed by LPA Inc. and registered as LEED Gold, the $73-million complex now offers program space with upgraded technologies for eight academic departments, faculty offices and academic and research laboratories. “A project of this scope has capitalized on C.W. Driver’s higher education construction expertise to create a state-of-the-art facility,” explained Hank Withaar, project executive at C.W. Driver. “The renovations … Read more

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Integrated Builders Nears Completion of 600,000 SF Building in N.H.

ROCKLAND, Mass. — Integrated Builders Inc. has begun work on the final phase of a four-year project at 9 Northeastern Boulevard in Salem, N.H. Led by Project Superintendent Jim Leiter, Integrated began construction on the former 600,000-square-foot manufacturing building in 2010. Integrated worked with Owners Steven Sands, Bruce Levine, Donald Levine, Lewis Heafitz, Neil Shalom, John Hennessy and the entire Equity Industrial Partners team. Over the past four years, Integrated worked to transform the former computer manufacturing equipment building into a multi-tenant office building. Maugel Architects from Harvard, Mass. provided all of the design work. In February 2014, work commenced … Read more

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AGC Plans to Help Firms Deliver Better Health Benefits

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Associated General Contractors of America is planning to launch a new private insurance exchange in cooperation with Willis North America, association officials announced. The new exchange, which will be called “The AGC Alternative,” is anticipated to be live this summer and will allow the association's member firms to deliver better health insurance and related benefits to their employees at a lower cost, officials added. “This new exchange will make it far easier for member firms to provide top quality health insurance and related benefits for their employees,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association's CEO. “Our … Read more

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Skanska Constructs $149M Medical Building in Connecticut

Skanska has signed a contract to build a new special medical building for Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. The contract value, $149 million, will be included in order bookings for Skanska USA Building for the first quarter of 2014. Skanska began construction on the renovation and expansion project for Stamford Hospital to expand the hospital’s services and capacity in 2012. The new 646,000-square-feet medical specialty building will be constructed on the existing Stamford Hospital Campus. Construction on the new building began in spring 2013, and is expected to be completed in spring 2016.

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Nova HRC Renovates Hollywood’s Iconic Christie Hotel

  HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nova Hotel Renovation & Construction has completed renovation of the historic Christie Hotel, Hollywood California’s first five-star hotel. This eight-story Georgian Revival building, designed by architect Arthur R. Kelly opened in 1922, featured steeply pitched gable roofs, spectacular vistas of Hollywood, steam heat and private bath in every guest room. Its Greenwich Village Café was a popular gathering spot for filmmakers and actors, and it was home to big screen movie stars and industry magnates. <!—more—>The historic building is situated in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard and its renovation is an important component in preserving classic Hollywood. … Read more

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