Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Ground was recently broken for the new U.S. Embassy Hanoi campus 15, located in the Cau Giay district of Hanoi, Vietnam. The celebration was a demonstration of the enduring commitment to the United States-Vietnam relationship during the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, Vietnam Foreign Mister Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People Committee Dương Đức Tuấn, alongside representatives from the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations and other U.S. and Vietnamese officials. The … Read more

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Joint-Venture to Deliver First Green High-Rise Building in Greece

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Designs for Marina Tower, the first green high-rise building in Greece, were recently released by Lamda Development. Located in the Agios Kosmas marina area — and one of Ellinikon’s first architectural landmarks — Marina Tower will be the tallest building in Greece, and the tallest green beachfront high-rise building in the Mediterranean. With dominant green and water features, natural light and unobstructed sea views, the building brings an innovative design approach to the region. Rising to 200 meters above sea level, Marina Tower will have 200 apartments on 45 floors. On completion — within the next five years — it … Read more

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Top 4 Ways Superintendents Can Eliminate Fall Hazards

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By Andy Wilkins Falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death and injury in the construction industry. Despite advancements in safety equipment and training, fall hazards persist, posing a significant risk to workers on construction sites. Therefore, superintendents must remain vigilant and committed to implementing effective safety measures to minimize the potential for falls. The following are the top four fall prevention strategies that can help to eliminate fall hazards on a jobsite, as well as improve OSHA compliance. 1. Prevent unauthorized roof access Limiting unauthorized access to rooftops is a critical first step in reducing fall … Read more

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Joint Venture Nabs AGC Award for First Americans Museum Project in Oklahoma

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Centennial Builders, a partnership between Manhattan Construction Company and Flintco, LLC, was recently awarded the Associated General Contractors of America’s Construction Risk Partners Build America Merit Award for Building New ($76- 125 Million) for the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Build America Awards honors AGC members who build the nation’s most impressive construction projects within multiple categories. The winners excel in advancement, innovation, safety, client services and environmental sensitivity. AGC represents more than 27,000 firms and 10,000 service providers and suppliers through a nationwide network of chapters. Completed in December 2020, the 125,000-square-foot FAM includes a rising … Read more

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Offutt AFB Breaks Ground on Project to Restore Area Destroyed by 2019 Flood

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Offutt Air Force Base personnel and guests recently broke ground on the new 55th security forces squadron campus located in Omaha, Nebraska. The old one was destroyed in the Heartland Flood of 2019. Since then, they’ve had to work out of several different facilities around the area. “Security forces airmen are some of the most resilient airmen that we have in the military. They rarely face a challenge they can’t overcome. Even when they’re not given the money, manpower or equipment that they need to do that piece. They’ll still amaze you and find a solution to get it accomplished,” said … Read more

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