Purdue University Breaks Ground on New Home of Bands & Orchestras at Hagle Hall

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Marc and Sharon Hagle recently joined officials of Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, for the groundbreaking ceremony of Marc and Sharon Hagle Hall, the new home of Purdue Bands & Orchestras. Approved by the Purdue Board of Trustees in December 2019, the $20-million, 37,500-square-foot, four-story facility will be built along Third Street’s Student Success Corridor, which connects student residential areas with the campus’ academic center. The facility is named for Marc and Sharon Hagle in honor of their $10 million leadership gift. Hagle Hall will provide dedicated space for the 134-year-old Bands & Orchestras program, which has operated … Read more

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Ceremony Held to Celebrate Milestone for St. John’s Terminal Development

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A physically distant ceremony was recently held to celebrate the installation of the final steel beam for the St. Johns Terminal development, located in New York City. Turner Construction Company is serving as the general contractor. “Today is a celebration of the efforts of so many who had a vision for St. John’s Terminal,” said Turner Vice President and General Manager Bert Rahm. “We want to thank Oxford for their foresight and courage in developing this site and Google for their commitment to expand their presence in the New York market, and both for allowing Turner to be their partner.” … Read more

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Abbott Construction, STO Building Group Merger to Expand Geographic Reach

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Abbott Construction has merged with STO Building Group to become a member of the STO family of companies. The merger will allow both firms to leverage each other’s geographic reach to better serve clients with multiple locations and enhance the services and areas of expertise they can offer across that expanded footprint. Founded in 1983, Abbott is a West Coast commercial builder that works with clients in a variety of sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, education, nonprofit, retail and tenant interiors. Some of its most notable recent projects include the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and University of Puget Sound Welcome … Read more

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John Cherington Joins JE Dunn’s Raleigh Office as Life Sciences Superintendent

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John Cherington has joined the Raleigh, North Carolina office of JE Dunn Construction as Life Sciences Superintendent. Cherington is engaged in construction planning and sequencing during the preconstruction phase and continues into the field where he oversees safety, quality and construction trade partners through start up and commissioning, qualification and validation. Cherington brings 30 years of industry experience to JE Dunn, which includes MEP, instrumentation and controls, and process controls expertise. He will oversee the successful delivery of pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facilities, including greenfield and renovations in operational facilities. His portfolio includes a 176,000-square-foot expansion for PharmaForce in New Albany, … Read more

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One-Third Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs in Latest 12 Months

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Only 30% of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs in the past year, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said construction employment in most parts of the country was being impacted by the pandemic as businesses and local governments curtail planned construction projects. “The pandemic has devastated the finances for businesses, institutions and state and local governments, leading to widespread postponements and cancellations of construction projects,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “As contractors use up the funds from Paycheck Protection Program loans, even more job … Read more

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