WELL Building 101: Health, Productivity + Satisfaction

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3 ways superintendents can lead the way  By Ken Osmun For many years, building “green” has been at the forefront of construction for many building projects but — more recently — a new focus has emerged: the impact those structures have on the well-being of the people who build and eventually use them. That’s where WELL comes in. While Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards address sustainability, WELL Building Standards promote the health, productivity and workplace satisfaction of those in and around built spaces. The result: buildings with higher property values that command higher rents, in addition to better … Read more

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Partnering on Environmental Compliance

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Pitfalls, best practices for project success By Michelle Logut One of the most critical decisions to project success comes before designs are developed or shovels break ground — and that is the selection of the complete project team, including environmental consultants, subcontractors and everything in between. From economic and pricing uncertainty to continued supply chain and labor issues, construction teams have their fair share of challenges keeping schedules and budgets intact for projects of every size. Navigating environmental compliance regulations poses another challenge. And while project teams can get creative in some parts of the job, such as trade sequencing … Read more

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Skanska Tapped to Build Health Center in Norway

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General contractor Skanska has signed a contract with Gjesdal Municipality for the construction of Gjesdal Health Center in Rogaland County, Norway. The contract is worth NOK $360 million, about SEK $340 million. The new health center will have a building mass of approximately 8,700 square meters and will accommodate 76 institutional places, as well as facilities such as a café, institutional kitchen, physiotherapy and occupational therapy and service areas. Approximately 2,000 square meters of parking garage will be built, and the project will be connected to an existing residential and activity center. The project has high climate ambitions and will … Read more

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Sustainable Industrial Project Delivered at Manchester Airport

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As a milestone in the wider transformation of the World Freight Terminal in Manchester (UK) — delivered two weeks ahead of schedule in partnership with Columbia Threadneedle Investments — B4 comprises a 92,000-square-foot, high-spec industrial and logistics unit with integral office space and external works and landscaping. Situated within airport security boundaries at one of the UK’s most important logistics hubs, the building has been constructed to a BREEAM Rating of Excellent and EPC A+. It is the latest in a series of developments delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North for Columbia Threadneedle at the World Freight Terminal at Manchester … Read more

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New Rail Network Opens, Upgrades Connectivity with Perth

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After years of detailed planning, complex construction and collaborative delivery, Perth’s first east-west cross line connection recently opened in Australia. Delivered by CPB Contractors as part of the NEWest Alliance, the Thornlie-Cockburn Line is a city-shaping transport link that will, for the first time, provide a direct connection from the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium. The project marks a major milestone in the expansion of Perth’s rail network. The Thornlie-Cockburn Line includes: Two new stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road Upgrades to Thornlie, Cockburn Central and Perth Stadium stations Enhanced passenger connections via elevated platforms and new canopies New … Read more

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