Hill International Assists Ikos Resorts with First Destination Project in Spain

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Hill International will manage the complete remodeling of the Princess Estepona and Costa del Sol Resort for Ikos Resorts. Located on the Mediterranean coast just south of Malaga in Spain, the project will raise the resort from a four-star destination to a five-star guest experience. For Ikos, the project represents a further commitment to providing boutique, luxury facilities for its guests, as well as the company’s first project outside of Greece. The total project value is $185 million. Originally built in 1964, the 43,000-square-meter resort comprises seven buildings and support facilities, occupying 70,000 square meters of beachfront property. The project … Read more

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Closing the Ranks: Merging Old-School Superintendent Ways With New-School Methods for Jobsite Cohesiveness

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By: Ken Cornell, general superintendent Consider this anecdote: The general superintendent’s computer chimes, signaling the arrival of a batch of new emails. One is correspondence from a young associate in the office right next door. The superintendent is astounded at the sender’s decision to compose an electronic message rather than pop in for a chat—or, alternatively, to simply bang on the wall and shout. Here’s another scenario: A trade partner is taken aback when a seasoned superintendent scoffs and yells and, ultimately, becomes overheated in dismissing the subcontractor’s attempt to offer a professional recommendation. Superintendents of all ages will recognize … Read more

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New $375M Healthcare, Education & Research Building Expands Medical Corridor

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The LiRo Group, serving as construction manager in a joint venture with Gilbane Building Company, architect HOK and general contractor LPCiminelli, have completed the new, ultra-modern building for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, New York. At 628,000 square feet, it is the largest recently constructed medical education building in the United States, and the largest new building to have been erected in downtown Buffalo in decades. The eight-story structure was designed and built using sustainable materials and methods, with the goal of obtaining LEED Gold certification. As part of their construction management … Read more

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John Deere Redesigns Pallet Forks for Increased Durability

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John Deere redesigned its Worksite Pro pallet forks to be more durable and powerful than ever. Available in a 45-inch and 60-inch frame for jobs of any scale, the new attachments are optimized to work with John Deere G- and E-Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders, and L, K-II and K-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, as well as most competitive models. Ideal for heavy lifting, the new pallet fork frames are engineered to handle up to 6,200 pound-rated forks. The new brick guard design offers added strength, and smooth surfaces offer protection against load damage. The new frames also include … Read more

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Topcon Introduces New Laser Series for Distance, Accuracy in Construction Projects

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Topcon Positioning Group has added to its RL-H line of self-leveling rotating lasers. The RL-H5 series is designed for high accuracy and long-working range in laser applications for grading, excavating and general construction projects. The new offering includes instruments to support diverse jobsite demands. Lasers in the series include options in working range of up to 800 meters and up to 100 hours of battery life. The RL-H5A with ±1.5 millimeter at 30 meter horizontal accuracy will be available in the Americas, Europe and Oceania. An additional option, the RL-H5B, with ±3 mm at 30 m horizontal accuracy, will be … Read more

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