Suffolk Leveraging Advanced Construction Tech on White Plains Hospital Expansion

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for White Plains Hospital’s (White Plains, New York) largest-ever campus transformation project: a 10-story, approximately 500,000-square-foot expansion that will nearly double the size of the hospital when it opens in 2028. The expansion will connect with the existing hospital on the main floor, emergency department and operating room levels. A total of 240 additional, private, single-bed inpatient rooms, 144 of which will open in 2028, will increase the hospital’s total number of licensed inpatient beds from 292 to 436. The project will also create a dedicated operating room floor that will have space for 10 … Read more

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Registration Opens for Construction Management Association of America’s Annual Conference

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Registration is open for CMAA2025, the Construction Management Association of America’s annual conference. Taking place Oct. 19-21 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the event will convene leaders and innovators from both public and private sectors to explore trends, tools and strategies shaping the future of the industry. CMAA2025 will feature a dynamic mix of plenary and breakout sessions, a comprehensive expo hall and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. A key highlight of the conference is the CMAA Industry Honors and Awards Program, recognizing excellence through Project Achievement Awards and Individual … Read more

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Pacific Wall Systems’ Leah Wimberly Becomes First Woman Appointed to WWCCA Executive Board in 124-Year History

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In a historic move that reflects the construction industry’s evolving leadership landscape, Leah Wimberly, principal at Pacific Wall Systems, has been appointed to the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association executive board of directors — becoming the first woman to hold the role since the association’s founding in 1901. Wimberly’s leadership reflects her belief in construction as a field full of opportunity. “This industry offers meaningful careers for everyone, and I’m honored to represent both my peers and competitors on the WWCCA executive board,” says Wimberly. “I look forward to working collaboratively with fellow members and labor partners to advance … Read more

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Early Design, Construction Delivered on Western Sydney International Airport

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Bechtel recently delivered the design and construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport on behalf of the Australian Government. This key milestone positions WSI to commence passenger and cargo flights in late 2026, welcoming up to 10 million passengers per year in its initial phase. The project is Australia’s first international, greenfield airport in over 50 years and has been a catalyst for economic development. The entire WSI project has created 11,650 annual full-time equivalent jobs, with over half coming from the local area. The hub will drive growth in Western Sydney’s visitor economy and is projected … Read more

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Joint Venture Awarded Front End Engineering, Design for Proposed Phase 2 Expansion of LNG Canada Facility

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Fluor Corporation’s joint venture with JGC Corporation has been awarded the contract to update the Front End Engineering and Design for a proposed Phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada facility located on the traditional territory of Haisla Nation in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. This award follows the commissioning of Phase 1 with the recent shipment of the project’s first liquefied natural gas export cargo. Since 2018, the JGC Fluor JV has been instrumental in delivering Phase 1 of the project by providing critical engineering, procurement, fabrication management, construction and commissioning services to build the facility and support safe startup. … Read more

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