McShane Construction Company Opens Central Florida Regional Office in Orlando

McShane Construction Company announced that it is expanding its Southeast construction operations with the opening of a Central Florida Regional Office in Orlando. The office will be led by Elliott Jackson, director of Florida operations. Jackson brings more than a decade of experience managing multi-family and commercial construction projects across the Southeast. He joined McShane in 2017 and holds a Master of Real Estate Development and a Bachelor of Science in building construction from Auburn University. McShane has been active in the Southeast since 2005 and has had a presence in Florida since 2017. Most recently in Florida, the firm […]

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STARC Systems Gains Momentum With Over 10 Select Partners Across Country

STARC Systems announced the continued growth of its Select Partner network, with over 10 regional providers across the country choosing STARC as their default temporary containment system. The growing network reflects broader momentum behind reusable temporary containment as contractors and facility owners look for faster, cleaner and more repeatable alternatives to traditional temporary drywall. STARC Select Partners provide local and regional access to STARC temporary wall systems, along with the expertise and support to deploy them across a range of construction environments. Recent additions to the network include First Atlantic Restoration, Blayson Supply, LLC, California Containment & Walls, Southeast Containment […]

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Suffolk, CO Architects to Deliver UCSF Mission Bay Project

Suffolk and CO Architects have been selected to deliver the University of California, San Francisco Mission Bay Education Center and Dental Clinics project through a progressive Design-Build delivery model. The partnership between Suffolk and CO Architects brings together deep experience delivering complex healthcare, research and higher education facilities. Working alongside UCSF from the outset, the integrated team will provide early construction and design expertise to help inform key decisions, manage project complexity and align scope, budget and schedule expectations throughout the planning process. Supported by Suffolk Design, the project will leverage design management, technical reviews and sustainability expertise to align […]

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ABC: July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.286 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential construction spending was up 0.4%, while public nonresidential spending was down 0.2% in July. “The increase in nonresidential construction spending that occurred in July was entirely due to data centers,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Excluding that booming category, nonresidential spending fell for the second straight month and […]

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ViaWest Group Expands Industrial Footprint in Utah With 9 South Commerce Center

ViaWest Group has broken ground on 9 South Commerce Center, a two-building, 172,438-square-foot industrial development in Salt Lake City. Willmeng Construction is serving as general contractor. Completion is anticipated in mid-2027. Located on 10 acres at the northwest corner of 2700 West and 900 South, the project is zoned M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing), and the buildings are designed to be LEED certified and provide modern industrial users with what they require. 9 South Commerce is centrally located, within minutes of major highways and less than 2 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport and the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub. Designed by […]

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