A Chat with Superintendent Mike Harney, Superintendent at Blach Construction

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Leading by example, maintaining personal connections are top drivers By Chris Maday Schmidt With more than 35 years in the construction industry, Mike Harney joined Blach Construction with a special background in handling projects for Monterey Bay attractions, such as The Preserve, Bernardus Lodge and the Stevenson School and, most recently, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Bechtel Center for Ocean and Leadership, located in Monterey, California. In his role as superintendent, Harney oversees all field construction and operations and is responsible for building layout and coordination, subcontractor performance, quality assurance and jobsite safety. Join Construction Superintendent as Harney talks about the … Read more

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New Award Recognizes Innovative Safety Interventions

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The new Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction recognizes innovative Evidence-Based technologies, work practices and programs designed to reduce or eliminate construction hazards that lead to injuries and pain in the construction industry. The award is sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and administered by CPWR. The award was established to: Encourage the development of innovative hazard reduction interventions Educate the construction community about safety and health hazards of national concern and promote widespread use of interventions to address them The winner will receive a $15,000 cash prize and a plaque. In addition, one or more honorable mention awards may … Read more

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New Skilled Nursing & Rehab Project Connects Residents to Downtown White Plains

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Construction of the White Plains Institute for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a $60-million rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in downtown White Plains, New York, has recently been completed. Congress Building Corp., collaborating in a joint venture with Consigli Construction completed the new premier, 110,000-square-foot, five-story community, which features modern amenities including two full gyms/rehabs—one dedicated to its short-term rehab residents—activity programs, 24/7 care and a specially designed dementia/memory care-living neighborhood. Other amenities include underground parking, community spaces on each floor, full-service barber/beauty salon and multiple dining facilities with outdoor urban dining, rooftop terraces and lounges designed to connect its residents to … Read more

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Grand Opening Celebrated for Supportive Housing Complex in Suburban Cook County

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Heart’s Place Apartments, a supportive housing complex in Arlington Heights, Illinois, was recently completed on behalf of the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation and UP Development. A ribbon cutting was held at the project site to celebrate the grand opening of the new facility. McShane Construction Company served as general contractor, and Cordogan Clark & Associates as architect of record. Heart’s Place Apartments will act as permanent housing for families, targeting people who live with a mental illness or other disability that requires access to support services. It is located in a well-established area that offers convenient access to stores, banks, … Read more

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Chicago Bears Unveils Halas Hall Expansion

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The Chicago Bears recently unveiled the Halas Hall expansion, which included a 162,500-square-foot football operations addition to the already existing 143,000-square-foot facility and a 30,600-square-foot remodeling project on the northeast side of the building. The project broke ground in Lake Forest, Illinois, in March 2018. HOK was the design firm, Mortenson Construction was the general contractor and Corporate Concepts provided the furniture. As part of the project, a new player entry was designed with a hallway featuring all 14 of the Bears’ retired numbers, wall/ceiling lights that illuminate as players enter and music capabilities leading up to a 46-inch video … Read more

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