Knutson Adds Assistant Superintendent Tim Jacobson to Rochester Office

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ROCHESTER, Minn. – Knutson Construction welcomes Tim Jacobson in the capacity of assistant superintendent in its Rochester, Minnesota office. Jacobson has over 24 years of industry experience and has spent the last 16 years as a superintendent for a Minneapolis drywall and plaster contracting company. His portfolio includes work for the University of Minnesota Bio-Med Discovery District, the Mall of America and the Mall of America Office Tower. His most recent work included partnering with Knutson on the Mayo Civic Center addition, where he played an instrumental role in maintaining the building’s aggressive schedule. “Tim brings an impressive amount of … Read more

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Linbeck Group Finishes Sunset Coffee Building Rehabilitation

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HOUSTON, Texas – Linbeck Group has recently completed downtown Houston, Texas’ historic Sunset Coffee Building located at Allen’s Landing near Main and Commerce streets. Purchased by Buffalo Bayou Partnership in 2003, as part of its master plan to transform a 10-mile stretch of the neglected Buffalo Bayou into a thriving waterfront, the 12,700-square-foot former coffee-roasting facility required extensive work to rehabilitate the 1910 industrial building. It is now a recreational and cultural center that features a rooftop terrace for events, an outdoor plaza, a canoe, kayak and bike rental facility, café and office space for BBP. Total cost for the … Read more

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Construction Complete on Bethune-Cookman University Residence Halls

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Hensel Phelps has completed the construction of four new residence halls for Quantum Equity One LLC at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The four brand-new residence halls provide an additional 1,204 beds for students. The design and construction of this project was a collaborative effort between Hensel Phelps’ Development Group and Construction Group. Hensel Phelps Services Group has recently signed a contract with Bethune-Cookman to provide post-occupancy services to the university, thus integrating a total project solution for this landmark project. The project was completed in two separate phases. Phase 1 consisted of two new buildings totaling 154,580 square … Read more

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JQ Completes Work on UT Dallas’ Largest Parking Structure

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DALLAS, Texas – JQ has substantially completed its structural engineering engagement on The University of Texas at Dallas’ Parking Structure IV that opened on the first day of classes this semester. Located on the west side of campus, the new $25.5-million facility will serve the needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors. The 392,000-gross-square-foot project is a standalone, five-story, cast-in-place post-tensioned garage that includes three signature garage entrances with elevator cores and stairs. The entire structure is clad in an exterior skin incorporating a wave design into the scrim. With 1,150 parking spaces, the new structure is expected to have … Read more

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When Temperatures Rise, So Can Construction Injuries

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Changes in climate and weather patterns around the world are shattering records every day. Somewhere in our own backyard, today may be the driest, the wettest, the coldest… and the hottest. During the summer months, extreme heat is no stranger to many parts of the U.S. But even in the northern states, temperatures can rise dramatically, taking a toll on anyone, particularly those who make their living outside on construction sites. As a result, superintendents, foremen and project managers are using every opportunity to keep workers safe. Some projects are inherently more challenging than others; for example, pouring hot asphalt … Read more

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