Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo Hotel Opens for Business in British Columbia

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The Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, a 172-key business-class hotel located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, has recently opened. This new hotel positions the city of Nanaimo for further growth, while also honoring the Snuneymuxw First Nation’s rich history, art and culture. Located adjacent to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, the Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo represents a significant collaborative effort between real estate investment firm PEG, the Snuneymuxw First Nation, the city of Nanaimo and other project partners, including Omicron Construction. Ground was broken in February 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which later … Read more

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Entertainment Campus in Georgia Celebrates Construction Milestone

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A major construction milestone was recently celebrated with the ceremonial topping off of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, located in Georgia. Owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority and managed by Hilton Management Services, Signia by Hilton Atlanta is the city’s largest downtown ground-up hotel development project in 40 years. The 453-foot-high hotel, built on the repurposed foundation of the Georgia Dome, will connect to the Georgia World Congress Center when it opens in January 2024. The publicly owned property has created nearly 1,000 new employment opportunities during its construction and will support nearly a thousand new jobs delivering … Read more

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ABC Names 2023 Craft Instructor of the Year

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Gabriel Galvan, Construction Prep Academy Instructor, ABC Indiana/Kentucky Chapter, Indianapolis, is the 2023 Craft Instructor of the Year. Galvan was honored at ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida. ABC presents the annual Craft Instructor of the Year Award to an instructor with an inspiring passion for their craft, creativity, a positive attitude and the ability to transfer knowledge through outstanding communications skills and forward-thinking teaching to future construction professionals. “The countless hours that Gabe has poured into the next generation of craft professionals is truly inspiring and worthy of this recognition,” said 2023 National … Read more

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High Street Tops Out Phase One, Readies for 2024 Opening

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A topping out was recently held for phase one at High Street, the transit-oriented, mixed-use community rising in Atlanta, Georgia’s Central Perimeter. In celebration of all nine buildings in phase one completing their structures and reaching maximum height, the development team marked the occasion with a ceremony to acknowledge the hundreds of workers, consultants and others who made this construction milestone possible. High Street’s first phase encompasses 150,000 square feet of retail, 90,000 square feet of new loft offices, 598 apartments and a variety of community gathering spaces, including a signature park, that will host a multitude of events each … Read more

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AGC Officials Report Demand for Construction Remains Robust

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Construction employment increased in 45 states in February from a year earlier, while 24 states added construction jobs from January to February, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the annual job gains are a sign that demand for construction remains robust and continued to caution that labor shortages are holding many firms back. “Unfavorable weather may have held back construction in many states last month compared to January,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But construction employment continued to expand almost everywhere in February compared … Read more

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