New Junction, Gateway to Örebro Opens its Doors

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Scandic has opened its third hotel in Örebro, in the middle of a vibrant urban development project in Sweden. Scandic Örebro Central, which has 160 rooms on nine floors, is strategically located next to Örebro Central Station and nestled among corporate and government offices. The hotel will be a new hub for Örebro residents and visitors, alike; Scandic is the first business to open its doors in the new Örebro Entré area. Immediately upon entering Scandic Örebro Central, guests and visitors are welcomed by an airy, open lobby designed by architectural firm Wingårdhs. The space is ideal for locals, families … Read more

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Department of State Begins Construction on New US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria

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At a historic groundbreaking ceremony highlighting the enduring bilateral friendship and partnership between the United States and Nigeria, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently joined U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new, modern U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Located on a 12.2-acre site in the rapidly developing Eko Atlantic City on Victoria Island, the new U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will support diplomatic and commercial relations between the United States and Nigeria, and will provide U.S. and Nigerian Consulate employees with a safe, secure, sustainable and … Read more

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New Trillium Health Partners Hospital Project to Fill Critical Need for Growing, Diverse Mississauga Community

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Planning, design and conformance services for Trillium Health Partners’ Mississauga Hospital project, located in Ontario, Canada, will be managed by Stantec. The new facility is a full replacement of the existing hospital and a critical part of THP’s plan to build a new kind of healthcare that serves the growing and diverse community for the decades ahead. The new Mississauga Hospital will increase flexibility to respond to future healthcare challenges, feature modern hospital facilities and technology and reflect the latest standards in infection prevention and control. It will continue to deliver highly specialized care through regional programs, such as the … Read more

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Safety Council Recognizes Gilbane for 10M Safe Hours in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Gilbane Federal has been recognized by the National Safety Council, USA, for topping a safety milestone: 10 million safe work hours without any recordable or lost time injuries on projects for the Royal Saudi Air Force on several air bases located throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Gilbane and its local partner Yuksel earned the award while managing numerous infrastructure projects at Royal Saudi Air Force facilities in conjunction with the United States Air Force. “Safety is a deeply held commitment at Gilbane,” said Heidi DeBenedetti, executive vice president and Gilbane federal leader. “We believe that nothing is more important … Read more

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Hill International Contracted as Lead Technical Consultant for Athens Metro Projects

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Hill International has been awarded a contract by Attiko Metro S.A. to provide technical assistance consultancy services for metro and tramway projects in Attica Region. Under the contract, Hill will first provide consultancy services for the design, construction and commissioning of the Athens Metro Line 4. Section A: Alsos Veikou – Goudi of Line 4 will be approximately 12.8 kilometers long and will also include a tunnel connecting Line 4 with Lines 2 and 3, as well as an access tunnel to the train stabling and maintenance yard at Katehaki. Other project features include 15 underground stations and nine intermediate … Read more

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