Public-Private Partnership to Deliver New Hospital in Australia

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Plenary Health consortium recently achieved financial close on the largest-single health infrastructure investment in the State of Victoria — the AUD$1.5-billion Footscray Hospital in Australia. The hospital is being delivered as a public-private partnership, with Western Health as the public operator of all clinical services and Plenary Health contracted by the Victorian government to finance, design, construct and maintain the hospital for 25 years following construction completion. The Plenary Health consortium comprises: Plenary Group as sponsor, investor and asset manager Stantec as building services engineer Multiplex as builder Honeywell and Compass Group as facility services providers Sojitz Corporation as investor Construction is set … Read more

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A Chat with John Mathias, General Superintendent at Blach Construction

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Family, friendships + faith foster foundation for success By Chris Maday Schmidt John Mathias, general superintendent at Blach Construction, joined the company in 2012 as a superintendent. A 45-year construction veteran, he’s a key member of the Field Operations Management Team, in which he oversees all of Blach’s superintendents. Additionally, he comes from a long line of tradesmen, dating back to his great-great-grandfather, and is described as a natural-born leader. Join Construction Superintendent as Mathias shares his introduction into the trades more than four decades ago, what he wish he knew when he first started out and words of wisdom … Read more

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Ground Broken for The BLVD Water Features Project in Phoenix Suburb

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The city of Avondale broke ground on a significant capital project that will be a showpiece at The BLVD, a new development along Avondale Boulevard in the Phoenix, Arizona suburb. City officials were joined by general contractor Willmeng Construction Inc., and J2 Engineering & Environmental Design, for a virtual groundbreaking ceremony on the new water features project. In October of 2020, Avondale City Council approved the plans for The BLVD Water Features project, featuring water features for the community to enjoy. The project includes two signature entrance water features, a one-acre lake, koi pond, splash pad, pedestrian bridges and inviting … Read more

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New Compact Drill/Driver from Hilti Gets Job Done

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Hilti’s new compact drill/driver SF 4-A22 is ready to get the job done. Delivering a powerful performance, the tool drills up to 30% faster and runs up to 30% longer between charges than other drills in its class. With a brushless motor, all metal gears and drop-resistant housing designed to last, this compact drill/driver is ideal for drilling through metal, wood, drywall, plastics and many more base materials. It is ergonomically designed to fit firmly in the user’s grip for precise control during finishing work. Hilti’s new compact drill/driver helps to increase not only safety on the jobsite, but also … Read more

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Milwaukee Expands Safety Vest Lineup with New Mesh Safety Vests

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Milwaukee Tool is adding to its personal protective equipment lineup with a new mesh safety vest, designed to keep users safe without slowing them down, provide all-day comfort by keeping users cooler on the jobsite and are ANSI compliant. The vests are constructed with moisture wicking, lightweight, breathable mesh to keep users cooler and comfortable in hot working conditions, and recommended when working in hot environments requiring additional visibility, when working around heavy machinery or moving traffic. They are offered in yellow and orange color variations. This class 2 high-visibility safety vest is made with anti-microbial material to prevent odor and bacteria, and … Read more

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