Reno Orthopedic Clinic Expansion Serves as Flagship Location

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Ground has been broken on a 76,000-square-foot addition to Reno Orthopedic Clinic in downtown Reno, Nevada. The four-story addition will connect to the existing 57,000-square-foot clinic. Upon its completion in fall 2020, the new facility will enhance the clinic’s services including physical therapy, with the addition of an advanced imaging center and the expansion of ROC Express Urgent Care, where patients can receive fast treatment with no appointment required. The facility serves as the only urgent care and orthopedic care site in Reno’s emerging downtown corridor. Increasing the amount of exam rooms by more than double, the new facility will … Read more

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Urban High-Rise Hotel in Chicago Built Lean + Green

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A newly opened 17-story, 206-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North, located in Illinois, recently opened. Mortenson teamed up with lead developer and owner Akara Partners on the $67-million extended-stay hotel, one of the few Home2 Suites by Hilton’s urban high-rise hotels, while also serving as the Design-Builder with Norr Architects. The general contractor built the flagship hotel in just 14 months on the site of a former parking lot. Unlike the smaller, three-story Homes2 Suites by Hilton suburban locations, the 120,000-square-foot River North building features a modern glass enclosure system and a jump-lobby configuration to maximize space for … Read more

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26,000-SF Museum Highlights Statue of Liberty’s History, Influence + Legacy

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The new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island, just steps away from the national landmark for Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc., has opened. The museum recently held its grand opening following a dedication ceremony. Phelps Construction Group was the general contractor on the project. The 26,000-square-foot building provides the estimated 4.3 million annual visitors the opportunity to learn about the Statue of Liberty’s history, influence and legacy through three gallery spaces. The poured-in-place concrete super structure sits above the 500-year flood level. It also includes the Statue of Liberty’s original torch surrounded by frameless glass curtainwalls. The multi-faceted … Read more

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Hamilton: The Exhibition on Northerly Island Offers Immersive Experience to Visitors

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A new 34,000-square-foot exhibit structure is set to welcome thousands of visitors along Lake Michigan on Chicago, Illinois’ Northerly Island. Standing 47-feet tall, the building houses Hamilton: The Exhibition, a 360 degree immersive experience that chronicles the history of Alexander Hamilton. The exhibit features an audio tour throughout 18 rooms narrated by the musical’s author, Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with other cast members from the original Broadway production of Hamilton. Built by Walsh Construction, the new aluminum structure required mass grading, site excavation, 50 tons of rebar, 1,400 cubic yards of concrete, more than 1,000 prefabricated metal wall panels, inflated and … Read more

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Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers from Extreme Heat

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Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure. To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees. As part of the program, training is provided to all employees and supervisors who work in high temperatures. Training topics include: how … Read more

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