First Ground-Up Project Complete for Turner Vancouver, British Columbia Team

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Turner Construction Company’s Vancouver, British Columbia team celebrated its first ground-up project, with the recent completion of the Heather Place Redevelopment for Metro Vancouver Housing, located in Canada. The project included the construction of a five-story, 67-residential rental unit building, complete with a cast-in-place concrete structure, with fiberglass windows, a combination of metal, cement, brick veneer as well as exposed architectural concrete making up the exterior finishes. The 57,000-square-foot building was awarded a LEED Gold certification. Photo credit: © Andrew Latreille.

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AEM Voice of Customer Survey: Looking at COVID-19’s Impact on Construction, Utility Sector Workforce

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By Megan Tanel We’re now six months into what can best be described as a “COVID state of being,” and it’s nearly impossible to overstate the fatigue that has set in as far as analyzing numbers and data and trying to be prepared for whatever comes next. The AEM Construction Sector team continues to look to how we can help provide clarity or support to the needs of our members in these trying times. As mentioned last quarter, we are building on our relationships with sister associations and industry publications through our CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, to be the consolidated voice of the customer for equipment … Read more

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John Mathias Promoted to General Superintendent at Blach Construction

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John Mathias has been promoted to general superintendent at Blach Construction, a full-service commercial builder serving California’s Greater Bay Area and Monterey. A 45-year construction veteran, Mathias joined Blach in 2012 as a superintendent with a diverse portfolio of innovative, complex projects. He was initially responsible for managing and supervising day-to-day activity on individual construction sites. Now, as general superintendent and a key member of the company’s newly formed Field Operations Management Team, Mathias oversees all of Blach’s superintendents. “Since the day he joined Blach, John has been a key contributor to our field operations team and our firm overall,” … Read more

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3D Technology Instrumental in Delivering First-Generation Office Space at Edison Windward

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New construction is complete for Atlanta, Georgia’s Edison Windward and its interior build-out in the new office building for its healthcare tenants. Initiated early March, the project was a collaborative effort between general contractor Swinerton’s Building Group and Special Projects Group. The $4.5-million project entailed a build-out of more than 67,000 square feet of space within Edison. The first-generation 67,000-square-foot office space includes executive offices, conference areas, training spaces, a café area and a reception that doubles as a display room. The facility also includes various lab typical scopes, including an operating room with an observation area, a research and … Read more

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CMAA Honors 14 Outstanding Construction Management Projects

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The Construction Management Association of America has recognized 14 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. Award winners serve as examples for CMAA to promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process. The 2020 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million Boeing V-22 Osprey Future Factory – Historic Production Building Renovation Owner: Boeing CM: STV Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value less than $50 Million Fifth Third Center Chicago Owner: Fifth Third Bank CM: Fifth Third Bank Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value less than $50 Million Riverfront Park U.S. Pavilion Owner: City of Spokane, Washington CM: Hill … Read more

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