Modernization of College of Lake County Enhances Student Experience, Improves Accessibility

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Just in time for the start of second-semester classes, College of Lake County finished moving into a completely remodeled C Wing, which marked the final phase of Mortenson Construction’s multi-year, $50-million renovation and expansion project at the school’s main Grayslake, Illinois campus. Starting in 2015, Mortenson demolished and rebuilt 190,000 square feet and added 30,000 square feet to the community college’s primary two buildings. The goal of the project was to enhance student experience, improve accessibility and upgrade fire, life safety and mechanical systems. Based on the master plan by Legat Architects, Mortenson relocated the basement cafeteria to a new … Read more

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Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Best Construction Project of 2017

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Atlanta, Georgia’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium was the most significant construction project of 2017, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, the project’s contractor, a joint venture of Holder-Hunt-Russell-Moody, received the association’s Construction Risk Partners Build America Grand Award, as well as the award for the best building project over $100 million. “These awards epitomize the latest and greatest projects the construction industry has to offer,” said Art Daniel, the association’s president and president of AR Daniel Construction Services in Cedar Hill, Texas. “The construction firms recognized have utilized outstanding skill, collaboration and innovation to complete some of … Read more

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Precast Concrete Construction Contributes to Unique Learning Environment at Lehigh Valley Charter H.S. for the Arts

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When the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was looking for a location to build its new school, officials knew the southern end of the city — which is the heart of Bethlehem’s art, cultural and entertainment district – would be the ideal spot. And once the school’s site location and design were confirmed, it was determined that precast concrete would be ideal material to use for construction. Project overview The public charter school is fully accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It first opened … Read more

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Rosendin Electric Receives Grand Award for Construction Safety Excellence

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Rosendin Electric was honored with the 2018 Grand Award for Construction Safety Excellence at the 19th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards. Rosendin also received the first place award for Specialty Contractor over three million man-hours. The CSEA program, sponsored by Willis Towers Watson, has been an ongoing and evolving effort by AGC of America to recognize companies who have developed and implemented excellent safety and loss prevention programs achieved through management commitment, employee training and participation and program innovation. In total, 59 contractors from across the nation competed for this award. In 2017, Rosendin worked 9,933,678 man-hours, with a total … Read more

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Gehl Introduces New Mark74 Series

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The new Gehl Mark74 telescopic handlers are a new evolution in the trusted Gehl RS Series. Gehl Mark74 telescopic handlers provide all the same features as the GEN:3 RS Series, but they are equipped with a 74 horsepower engine, which eliminates the need for after-treatment fluid. The all-new Mark74 will be available on the following Gehl telescopic handler models in North America: RS6-42, RS8-42, RS8-44 and RS10-55. Each model comes standard with a Cummins QSF 3.8L engine, Tier 4 classification, 4-speed powershift transmission and 295 lb-ft. (400 Nm) engine torque. All the Gehl Mark74 telescopic handlers come standard with single-joystick … Read more

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