United Engineering Construction to Build Samhan Heritage Hotel Minutes from At-Turaif World Heritage Site

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United Engineering Construction has been appointed by Diriyah Gate Development Authority to lead construction on the Samhan Heritage Hotel site, located in the city of Diriyah in Riyadh province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The luxury Samhan Heritage Hotel is the first of several luxury hotels in the recently announced Diriyah development, a 7-square-kilometer cultural and lifestyle tourism destination, which is an integral part of the delivery of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Diriyah will become the Kingdom’s historic and cultural heart, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s 300+ years of history through an engaging and inspiring set of heritage, hospitality, educational, cultural, retail and … Read more

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Camerino Academy of Music Delivers Role of Modern Reverence in Italy

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The recently reconstructed Academy of Music, delivered in Camerino, Italy, completes the project initiated by the young Harcome studio, Alvisi Kirimoto and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. Carried out in compliance with the scheduled timing of only 150 working days, the reconstruction ranks as the third post-2016 earthquake intervention in central Italy, one of the most affected by earthquake events. The project not only returns the local Academy of Music to Camerino, aimed at welcoming over 160 students and the many cultural initiatives of the community, but also gives the university city a new architectural identity. With clean and elegant lines, … Read more

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Hill International Selected as Project Manager for $4-Billion Monorail Project

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A contract to provide project management, design review and implementation supervision services for the New Administrative Capital City and 6th of October City Monorail project in Egypt has been awarded to Hill International. Once complete, the two lines will transport approximately 45,000 passengers per hour at peak capacity, greatly improving mobility for Egyptian citizens in a safe and sustainable manner. Built by Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels, the estimated U.S. $4-billion project represents the first monorail project in North Africa and, once complete, will be the longest monorail system in the world at a combined 98.5 kilometers. The project’s first … Read more

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Collin College 340,000-SF Technical Campus Features 50-Foot Cantilevers, Tilt-Wall Construction

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Construction of Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas is complete. The new campus, now open for all students for the fall 2020 semester, specializes in high-demand technical workforce education. Courses are available in automotive, construction, healthcare, computer networking, electronics and more. McCarthy Building Companies was awarded the project in 2017 and served as the construction manager at risk for all pre-construction and construction services, and also self-performed all concrete work. Nate Kowallis, vice president of operations for McCarthy Dallas, says the 50-foot cantilevers, tilt-wall construction, innovating post shores to support the deck for cranes, and roundabout in the parking … Read more

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A Chat with Henry Hinojosa, Superintendent at Hoar Construction

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Culture of family, cool jobs keep him coming back for more By Chris Maday Schmidt Henry Hinojosa, superintendent at Hoar Construction for the past 18 years, began his career with the company as a carpenter’s helper and worked his way through the ranks to his current position. Employed in Hoar’s Florida division, based in Orlando, Hinojosa has led projects across entertainment, hospitality, mixed use, office and industrial market sectors. Join Construction Superintendent as Hinojosa shares how relationship building, problem solving and staying humble are the keys to success in this industry. (Q) Share a little about what drew you to … Read more

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