Benchmark General Contractors to Break Ground on 14-unit Gulf Beach Condominium on Sanibel Island

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Benchmark General Contractors will break ground on Monday, Aug. 31 on Gulf Beach Condominium, a new 14-unit residential condominium building on Sanibel Island. The 28,542-square-foot development will rise two stories above parking on a single building footprint and will offer residential condominium living for full-time and seasonal residents. Amenities will include a pool and a dune crossover ramp, providing direct beach access for residents. Construction is expected to be completed by October 2027. The project, awarded by Gulf Beach Condominium Association in April 2026, reflects Benchmark’s continued commitment to the long-term recovery and rebuilding of Sanibel, where the company has been a leading construction partner since … Read more

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Skanska USA Building Appoints Brian Urban as California GM

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Brian Urban has been appointed as executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building’s California operations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Skanska, where he most recently served as a vice president and account manager in Seattle, Washington. In this new role, he will collaborate with the established local leadership team to oversee project operations, drive business growth and strengthen regional relationships. He will focus on building upon Skanska’s strong momentum across California’s diverse sectors, including aviation, healthcare, education and sustainable buildings.

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Willmeng Breaks Ground on Lake Havasu City Fire Station No. 7

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A new fire station, long in the works, is now underway in Lake Havasu City. City officials, first responders and community members joined Willmeng Construction to break ground on the new Fire Station No. 7 in Lake Havasu City. Fire Station No. 7 is a priority investment designed to boost emergency coverage for the community. The new station has been in the city’s long-term plan for nearly 20 years and is now becoming a reality. The station will serve Area 7, a response district encompassing the Havasu Foothills Estates, where residential subdivisions have rapidly expanded into the surrounding hillsides. By … Read more

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AGC: Construction Employment Increases in 33 States and D.C.

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Construction employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia from June 2025 to June 2026, while 28 states and D.C. added jobs between May and June, according to an analysis of new federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that several policy developments, including uncertainty surrounding tariffs, highway funding and data center development, could undermine future construction demand. Between June 2025 and June 2026, 33 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs, 14 states shed jobs, and employment was unchanged in Delaware, Mississippi and North Dakota. Texas added the most construction jobs … Read more

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Design, Development Advances for Mass-Timber Office in Bellevue, Washington

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Skanska announced continued progress on Bevel, its planned 12-story mass-timber office tower in downtown Bellevue, Washington. The project remains in the architectural design and entitlement phase with the city of Bellevue as Skanska, Mithun + Waugh Thistleton and other project partners continue to advance plans for one of the most innovative and sustainable office developments in the Pacific Northwest. The office is being planned as an approximately 200,000 rentable square-foot workplace environment that combines mass-timber construction, biophilic design and an amenitized user experience focused on the customer. The project will be adjacent to The Eight — Skanska’s recently completed office … Read more

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