Do You Have a 5-Star Rating? Tips to Protect the Hotel Guest Experience During Construction

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By Ricky Calderon Hospitality properties undergo renovations, expansions or upgrades often every 3-5 years. Whether it’s to stay competitive in a changing market or because the property is reflagged under a new brand, the goal of the improvement project is usually to attract new guests and maintain established customer loyalty. Simply put, our hospitality clients’ top priority is always guest experience. So, when we begin a renovation or expansion of an existing and operating hotel property, the greatest challenge is planning the work in a way that will deliver the project on time, while also allowing our client to deliver … Read more

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Waterfront Project Dubbed Crown Jewel of Fort Lauderdale Beach

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The Las Olas Beach Park project, located in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, has recently completed. Considered the crown jewel of Fort Lauderdale Beach, the $49-million project includes a new 650-space parking garage, improved public spaces and interactive water features, which collectively enhance the pedestrian experience and help better connect the city’s waterfront. Skanska served as general contractor. As an integral part of the Las Olas Beach Park project, a 258,000-square-foot parking garage was constructed adjacent to the city of Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Marina. Designed by EDSA Inc., the enclosed garage features a stainless steel and aluminum wrap across the … Read more

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Lift & Move USA Launches New Website for Students, Educators + Industry Professionals

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The crane, rigging and specialized transportation industry relies on people with technical skills, but faces a shortage of qualified workers. In order to promote the career opportunities in this fast-paced, high-tech sector, Lift & Move USA connects students and educators with the people, equipment and companies that work in crane, rigging and specialized transportation operations. A new website, launched in May 2020, now showcases the careers, industries and types of work related to this specialty field. Additional resources available on the site include information on where to get training, certifications and scholarships. Industry professionals can also find ideas for engaging … Read more

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City of Fort Worth, McCarthy Complete Vital Hemphill Street Connector

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Construction of the Hemphill Street connector in Fort Worth, Texas, has recently been completed. McCarthy Building Companies served as construction manager at risk for the city of Fort Worth project, which included the construction of a roadway and pedestrian pathway tunnel underneath Interstate Highway 30, as well as a new rail bridge to support four existing Union Pacific Railroad lines. The project extends Hemphill Street beyond Vickery Boulevard, via a tunnel which improves traffic flow between downtown Fort Worth and the city’s medical district. The Hemphill connector is intended to promote community cohesion and increase safety for pedestrians traveling between … Read more

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AGC Reports Construction Jobs Rise by 464K, Remain Below Recent Peak

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Construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7% unemployment rate was the highest for May since 2012, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials cautioned that the future job losses are likely as temporary federal support programs end, state and local officials deal with tighter budgets and private sector demand declines later this year.   “The huge pickup in construction employment in May is good news and probably reflects the industry’s widespread receipt of Paycheck Protection … Read more

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