International Projects Recognized at Annual ACI in Concrete Construction Awards Convention

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The eighth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Chau Chak Wing Museum, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The winning concrete project also received first place in the mid-rise structures category at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Concrete Convention in October. The Chau Chak Wing Museum at The University of Sydney is the culmination of many years of strategic planning that consolidates the University’s Nicholson, Macleay, Power and University Art collections and showcases some of Australia’s … Read more

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First Phase of Rogers Centre Renovation Projects Underway in Toronto

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Work is underway on the multi-year Rogers Centre renovation in Toronto, Canada. The general contractor for the project is PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto). Work being completed this offseason is part of a $300-million, multi-year renovation that aims to transform the 33-year-old multi-purpose stadium into a ballpark through a series of projects focused on modernizing the fan experience and building world-class player facilities. To meet the fast-track schedule, work is being sequenced in two shifts over a six-day work week. Demolition to bring portions of the stadium back to base is already nearing completion, enabling next steps, which opens to … Read more

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Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar Model of Sustainability, Respect for Cultural Heritage

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Soccer fans across the globe recently witnessed the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 inside the Al Bayt stadium, built by Webuild, approximately 40 kilometers from Doha. With a capacity of more than 60,000 spectators, the Al Bayt has distinguished itself as a model of sustainability and respect for Qatar’s cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, the stadium’s unique and unmistakable shape is inspired by the bayt al sha’ar, the traditional tent of the Qatari that represents hospitality in Arab culture. The Al Bayt stadium, which hosted the tournament’s opening ceremony with the participation of His … Read more

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UNSW Sydney, Plenary to Deliver Health Translation Hub

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UNSW Sydney has contracted the Plenary Group-led Plenary Health consortium to deliver the $600-million Health Translation Hub – one of the marquee developments within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct – located in Australia. Hansen Yuncken has been engaged as the design and construction partner and Architectus as lead architect. The Health Translation Hub will bring together educational and medical researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials to drive excellence and support the rapid translation of innovative research and education into improved patient care and better community health outcomes. An expansive 2,500 square meters of north-facing, open public space … Read more

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Joint Venture Hits Major Construction Milestones on Grand Egyptian Museum

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September was full of important milestones for the BESIX and Orascom Construction teams working jointly on the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, just off the plateau of the Pyramids of Giza. First, the JV team took a significant step toward completion by delivering substantial parts of the cultural masterpiece. Second, the JV won the Autodesk Excellence Award 2022 for Best Construction Project for its use of BIM software, which allowed the team to smoothly coordinate the more than 150 subcontractors on the project. Finally, the project team also celebrated 20 million man-hours without any severe incident. The delivery of … Read more

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