Data Center North of Downtown Orlando 1st Step in Redevelopment of Historic Town

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Ground has been broken for the long-awaited and anticipated development of HostDime’s iconic $35-million-dollar, 95,000-square-foot new data center facility and global corporate headquarters just north of downtown Orlando, Florida. Construction began early 2021 and is slated to be completed in summer 2022. This marks the first step in the redevelopment of nearly 100 vacant acres in the historic town of Eatonville; the Wymore Road/Hungerford site has not seen any new development in over 50 years. HostDime’s five-acre complex will serve as the only enterprise Tier IV public data center in Central Florida, functioning as a major interconnection hub for fiber … Read more

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New West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal Increase Airport Capacity, Provide Enhanced Technology + Passenger Comfort

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A grand opening ceremony was recently held for the new West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, California. Joint-venture team Turner Construction Company and PCL Construction served as the contractors on the project. The completion of the terminal represents a major milestone for the city of Los Angeles and the entire region, serving as a gateway and a point of connection for members of the community. After more than a year of unprecedented challenges, the opening of the terminal signals that Los Angeles is prepared to welcome visitors and is open for business. The modern … Read more

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CPWR Offers Resources for Improving Safety this Summer, Beyond

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The start of the summer and the move back toward pre-pandemic life is a great time to recommit to improving safety on the jobsite. The following CPWR resources can help keep workers safe on the job. COVID-19: While there has been progress in keeping workers safe from the coronavirus, it remains a life-threatening hazard. The latest additions to CPWR’s COVID-19 Resources are fact sheets and infographics on vaccines and ventilation, including information targeted to small contractors. These materials join the COVID-19 Clearinghouse, the COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool, the COVID-19 Toolbox Talk, the COVID-19 webinar series and more. Hazard-specific resources: CPWR … Read more

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PCL Construction to Deliver Providence Healthcare Facility in Vancouver

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Site preparation and construction has begun on the new $1.7-million St. Paul’s Hospital project in Vancouver, Canada. At more than 2 million square feet, this will be the most extensive hospital redevelopment in British Columbia’s history. The hospital will offer a diverse and long list of general and specialized care. It will also include a multi-level underground parking garage, public plaza, new roads and civil infrastructure. The Design-Build project team includes PCL Construction, HDR Architecture Associates, Inc. and Stantec Architecture Ltd. Watch the New St. Paul’s Hospital flythrough. The design of the new St. Paul’s Hospital will be a patient-centered … Read more

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Multistory Car Park Underway for University Hospitals of Derby, Burton

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Construction has begun on a new £6.4-million multistory car park at Queen’s Hospital Burton, located in England. The project is being delivered for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust to improve the experience for visitors and patients. Set over three stories, the car park is being built on land behind the treatment center on the hospital’s main site, and will provide 425 additional spaces, including designated electric charging points. Morgan Sindall Construction will be working closely with the Trust to help them achieve sustainability targets, which are based around the government’s drive toward reducing greenhouse emissions in … Read more

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