Renovations Begin on Central Office of Austrian Pension Fund in Vienna

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After more than 40 years of operation in Friedrich-Hillegeist-Straße in Vienna, Austria’s second district, the central and regional Viennese offices of the Austrian Pension Fund and the Centre for Outpatient Rehabilitation are undergoing extensive renovation due to signs of aging, such as leaking ceilings or poor thermal insulation. The technical services will be brought up to date and the building will be given an insulation retrofit, with particular attention paid to establishing an ecologically sustainable energy supply. PVA decided not to demolish the building and construct a new one, but to build on the existing structures as much as possible. … Read more

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CPB Contractors Wins Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment Project

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CIMIC’s CPB Contractors has been selected by Health Infrastructure for the early contractor involvement phase of the redevelopment of Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia. Operated by the Sydney Local Health District, the RPA Hospital redevelopment will deliver both new and upgraded health facilities to meet community needs and improve patient and staff amenities. When complete, the redevelopment will deliver: Expanded and enhanced emergency department and intensive care units State-of-the-art operating theaters Expanded and improved adult inpatient accommodation Increased interventional and imaging services Expanded neonatology services New open garden courtyard Improved public domain and services, including roads, wayfinding and … Read more

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General Fusion Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters

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General Fusion recently opened its new headquarters, which serves as the company’s main office and laboratory space at its state-of-the-art fusion campus, which spans three buildings in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The new, expanded space supports General Fusion’s goal to deliver clean fusion energy to the grid by the early to mid-2030s using the company’s practical Magnetized Target Fusion technology. Design, architecture and engineering services were provided by Stantec, and Wales McLelland Construction served as general contractor. The emphasis for this project was centered around creating a sustainable design for an energy-efficient future, including the facility’s research and development laboratories. … Read more

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Elisabeth-Selbert-Haus Tapped for German Parliament in Berlin

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New offices and an administrative building for the German Parliament will be built on one of Berlin’s most historic streets by the end of 2026 to replace the demolished building. The sustainable concept envisages the use of alternative energies, such as geothermal energy and photovoltaics. PORR was awarded the contract as general contractor for the project by the Institute for Federal Real Estate. The building is named after the politician and lawyer Elisabeth Selbert, who is known as one of the four “Mothers of the Basic Law.” She successfully campaigned for the inclusion of equal rights for men and women … Read more

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Construction of Halo Contributes to Enhancing Mobility in Vigo, Spain

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Ferrovial, in consortium with Galician construction company Oreco Balgón, has completed construction of the Halo elevator in Vigo, northwestern Spain, which connects the city’s Areal district with the shopping area around Vialia square. This functional infrastructure, which has been inaugurated recently, improves mobility by providing pedestrians with a means of crossing the AP-9 highway, formerly a barrier, and enabling them to access the train and bus stations. The project, which cost a total of 15.7 million euro, took approximately 18 months to complete. The Halo consists of a 36-meter-high concrete tower containing two elevators that lead up to a ring-shaped … Read more

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