NEU Announces Second Low-Carbon Concrete Certificate Program

A new certificate program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations, is now available from NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and ACI University. This program is a complement to NEU’s first certificate, Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance, and provides comprehensive guidance on reducing the carbon footprint of concrete through strategic material selection, as well as design and construction strategies. It aims to provide the fundamental knowledge needed to understand the carbon footprints of concrete and cement, their lifecycle stages and key strategies for reducing concrete’s carbon emissions, with particular emphasis on material selection considerations. The … Read more

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DonahueFavret Completes 26,000-Square-Foot Build-Out for Tulane University School of Nursing

DonahueFavret Contractors announced the completion of a 26,000-square-foot build-out for the Tulane University School of Nursing, located on the fourth floor of the Aron Pavilion at Tulane Medical Center on Tulane’s downtown New Orleans campus. Completed in approximately nine months, the project provides a modern, permanent home for clinical skills training, simulation-based learning and collaborative study. The build-out gives Tulane’s growing nursing program a permanent home after operating out of temporary space in the School of Medicine’s Murphy Building, providing a dedicated, purpose-built facility within the Aron Pavilion at Tulane Medical Center. Boston-based Payette Architects served as project architect. The … Read more

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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction Complete on Emblem Mesa in Mesa, Arizona

Ware Malcomb announced construction is complete on Emblem Mesa, a new multifamily community in Mesa, Arizona. Ware Malcomb’s Phoenix office provided architectural design services for the 14.27‑acre, 248‑unit project located in Mesa’s East Valley. Emblem Mesa is developed by Garrett Companies. The development features a garden‑style multifamily community design, incorporating 13 two- and three‑story residential buildings with detached garages and covered parking distributed throughout the site. Resident amenities include a resort-style pool, a fitness center and a modern clubhouse. The site plan promotes resident interaction and a sense of community, with pocket parks and shared community spaces strategically placed throughout the … Read more

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McShane Construction Company Completes Ellison Cool Springs Luxury Apartments in Franklin, Tennessee

McShane Construction Company announced the completion of Ellison Cool Springs, a luxury multi-family development in Franklin, Tennessee, built on behalf of repeat client Flournoy Development Group in partnership with National Healthcare Corporation. The community integrates 332 apartments and 15 ground-floor retail spaces across three buildings. Units are configured in one- to three-bedroom open-concept layouts with contemporary finishes including quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless-steel appliances and tile backsplashes. Select units offer private balconies or patios, walk-in showers and flex den or home office spaces. Residents can enjoy an extensive list of amenities, including a heated saltwater pool with an … Read more

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Two AdventHealth Freestanding Emergency Departments Open

Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of two freestanding emergency departments in Florida. A ceremony for AdventHealth Treat Oaks ER was held July 10. The 12-bed freestanding emergency department in St. Augustine is near State Road 207 and Wildwood Drive, east of Interstate 95. The ribbon cutting for AdventHealth Fruitland Park ER was held July 17. The 12-bed freestanding emergency department is located at the intersection of County Road 466A and Colony Boulevard. “The opening of these two emergency departments represents an important investment in the health and well-being of these growing communities,” Robins … Read more

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