New Blackwater Community School Continues to Serve as Hub for Education, Culture for Future Generations

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Construction on the new Blackwater Community School, which replaces the facility originally built in 1939, is complete. The two-story structure is located Southeast of Phoenix, Arizona on a 7.43-acre campus on the Gila River Indian Community. The project team included engineer Rosendin, general contractor Gilbane Building Company and design partner Breckenridge Group. The $25-million replacement campus incorporates culturally significant artwork throughout the classroom building, media center, multi-purpose building and cafeteria. The Blackwater Community School Culture Committee provided the insight for the cultural art in partnership and with the approval of the Blackwater Community School Board. The Blackwater Community School serves … Read more

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New U.S. Embassy in Yugoslavia to Feature Resilient, Modern Platform

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During a ceremony to mark the construction of a new U.S. Embassy, officials signed a stone that will be placed within the foundation of the new building in Podgorica (Yugoslavia). Construction of the new chancery, managed and directed by the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, highlights the enduring ties that bind the strong U.S.-Montenegrin relationship and serves as a symbol of unwavering commitment to the Montenegrin people. The new design involves redevelopment of the existing embassy property and places great emphasis on respecting local culture, as well as preserving and responding to the local environment. The design also includes photovoltaic panels … Read more

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Marcum Releases 2nd Annual National Construction Survey, Findings Highlight Optimism in Construction Industry

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Marcum LLP released its second annual survey of the national construction industry. Survey responses highlight the construction industry’s comeback, with optimism on the rise as GDP climbs and unemployment drops. The Marcum National Construction Survey covers a range of topics, from top priorities to problems, strategies, possible solutions and the effects of the pandemic. This year’s study — conducted in the spring as the pandemic began showing signs of receding in the U.S. — revealed a marked uptick in outlook by construction leaders as compared to the 2020 survey, which was fielded in the throes of the coronavirus crisis. While … Read more

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Ground Broken on Harkers Island Bridge Replacement Project for North Carolina DOT

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Ground was recently broken on the $60-million Harkers Island Bridge Replacement project on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The project will replace two 50-year-old bridges to increase capacity for emergency access and evacuation, and reduce congestion and delays for marine vessels and vehicular traffic. Balfour Beatty is serving as general contractor on the project. A single, 3,200-foot-long fixed-span bridge will be constructed to replace the existing Earl C. Memorial Bridge (Bridge No. 73) and Bridge No. 96 that connect the town of Straits to Harkers Island. The new bridge will be built over the straits to the … Read more

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Construction Complete on Hilton Garden Inn Longmont

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Construction is complete on the Hilton Garden Inn Longmont located in Longmont, Colorado. Hall-Irwin Corporation served as general contractor and Ware Malcomb provided architecture and interior design services. Hilton Garden Inn Longmont is a four-story 74,800-square-foot ground-up hotel with 105 rooms. The hotel features a 24/7 fitness center, conference rooms, an indoor pool, two meeting rooms and 1,529 square feet of total event space. The new family friendly, pet-friendly hotel caters to group and corporate travelers and offers cooked-to-order breakfast, full-dining services, a bar and is minutes from many outdoor activities, retailers and restaurants. The hotel is designed to take … Read more

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