Former Umbrella Factory Transforms into Luxury Condominium Building

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The completion of the Umbrella Factory’s transformation has been completed in New York City. The former Embee Sunshade Company was refurbished into a mixed-use, high-end residential condominium building, successfully preserving the building’s historic charm. The project team included general contractor Gilbane Building Company, owner 722 Metropolitan LLC and architect Rawlings Architects PC. The Umbrella Factory’s unique façade, sustainable design and structural elements set it apart from many other buildings in New York City. The new residences feature large, exposed Southern Pine timber beams and approximately 90% of the building is wood, which spurred new challenges for the project team. All … Read more

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Research Projects Focus on Preventing Suicide and Opioid-Related Deaths in Construction

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In January 2023, CPWR invited proposals from construction professionals and researchers across the U.S. to tackle the issue of suicide and opioid-related deaths in the construction sector. Nineteen proposals were submitted and reviewed by experts, resulting in five projects receiving $50,000 each from a private donor. The evaluation of programs and interventions for their efficacy and scalability was a top priority in the selection process. The researchers will report on their findings in 2024. Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of New Peer-Support Programs in Two Building Trades Unions — Washington University in St. Louis The Greater St. Louis Construction Laborers … Read more

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Treasure Island Tower Tops Out Residential High-Rise

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Dozens of Webcorians, trade partners and representatives from partner companies recently gathered at San Francisco, California’s Treasure Island to celebrate the topping out the 23rd level of the island’s new waterfront residential high-rise offering stunning views of the city skyline. The gathering was a gratifying celebration following a long year brimming with exceptionally difficult, unprecedented challenges. From weather-related issues fueled by California’s unusually long and intense winter, to the logistics-related issues that came with working around four surrounding projects and consistently changing street closures, the project team faced an onslaught of hurdles over the last year. Treasure Island Tower is … Read more

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Major Construction Milestone Achieved at Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

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The Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital expansion project in Wildomar, California has topped out. The project team includes general contractor DPR Construction and design architect HOK. The new seven-story, 290,000-square-foot patient tower will accommodate 102 beds to support Riverside County’s growing population. The campus will be equipped with leading-edge clinical technologies for minimally invasive procedures and advanced therapies, and sustainable infrastructure including energy-efficient LED fixtures and solar panels. As the only designated Trauma Center in Southwest Riverside County, the existing healthcare campus has remained fully operational throughout construction. The project team relocated every major utility that sat in the footprint … Read more

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Macomb Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of Skilled Trades and Technology Center

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The new Macomb Community College Skilled Trades and Technology Center on the College’s South Campus in Warren, Michigan, is now open. Barton-Malow served as the general contractor. The 130,000-square-foot center offers programs designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, technology and the skilled trades. Many programs will be housed in the building, including apprenticeships, computerized numerical control machining, drafting, computer-aided design, electronics and fluid power technology, land surveying, media and communication arts, mechatronics, product development, robotics and welding. The building includes spacious hallways and modernized classrooms — including a video production studio, clay modeling classroom, welding lab … Read more

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