Vertical Construction Grows Tall at New Australian Embassy Building

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In downtown Washington, D.C., vertical construction is underway at the Australian Embassy’s new chancery after a year-long effort onsite to remove the existing building and excavate the below-grade structure. Built by Clark Construction and designed by Bates Smart, the 220,000-square-foot chancery will feature a custom curtainwall system and expansive interior glass atrium, as well as open assembly spaces, an exhibition gallery, event spaces and offices. The new six-story building will facilitate Australia’s work to advance foreign policy, security, international development, trade, investment and business interests in the United States, and promote the strong partnership between the governments and people of … Read more

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Construction Seasons Begin at Antarctic Research Hub

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A 20-person-plus team is working on the second season of building a new science and operations building located in Antarctica. Construction can only take place during a short window during the Antarctic summer months, avoiding the harsh, dark winter. This season, the team aims to complete the pre-cast concrete foundations, ground floor slab, rock anchors and stub columns, as well as drainage and the perimeter wall, before returning in December to complete the outer structure. The scientific support facility, named the Discovery Building, commemorates the discovery of Antarctica just over 200 years ago. Facilities in the new two-story 4,500-square-meter building … Read more

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Construction Complete on 161,000-SF Creative Office Building in Heart of Silicon Beach

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Located in the heart of Southern California’s Silicon Beach, Water’s Edge III is a six-story creative workspace—built on what was formerly a parking lot and a soccer field—that has been integrated within an existing development through landscaped courtyards, parking and open spaces at both the pedestrian and podium levels. Wrapped in an eye-catching metallic exterior, the $78.6-million structure offers two below- and two above-grade levels of parking with a soccer field perched atop for tenant recreation. Water’s Edge III boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as numerous outdoor spaces attached to the offices, including large balconies and an atrium on its … Read more

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McDonald’s Flagship-Disney Aims for Net-Zero Status

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The McDonald’s Flagship-Disney, located in Orlando, Florida, recently completed construction, and aims to become the first net-zero restaurant in the quick-service industry. Under a shed clad in solar panels, the 8,024-square-foot restaurant, built by Southland Construction and designed by Ross Barney Architects, was envisioned and developed in response to the Florida climate. Energy consumption is reduced by optimizing building and kitchen systems. Energy is generated onsite by 18,727 square feet of photovoltaic panels, 4,809 square feet of glazing integrated photovoltaic panels and 25 off-the-grid parking lot lights produce more energy than the restaurant uses. As Orlando experiences significant humidity, the … Read more

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New Waipapa Building at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand Accepting Patients

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Patients are now being cared for in the new Waipapa building at the Christchurch Hospital, located in New Zealand. The Waipapa building, formerly known as the Acute Services Building, is the largest hospital project ever delivered in New Zealand and has been constructed to stringent seismic requirements. CPB Contractors delivered the new facility for New Zealand’s Ministry of Health. The Waipapa building includes: New emergency department and operating theaters Expanded intensive care unit Children’s facilities Radiology department Rooftop helipad The new child health spaces feature a beautiful new patient playground, the Matatiki Hub, and an activity room. Parents and caregivers … Read more

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