Sustainable Transit Operations, Maintenance Facility Opens in Virginia

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Arlington, Virginia’s new transit operation and maintenance facility recently opened its doors to employees and a more sustainable transit future. Designed by Stantec and built by Turner Construction Company, the facility provides ART with a centralized, modern headquarters that supports its growing operations and transition to a battery electric bus fleet. The $96.6-million project adapted three parcels of land into two new modern structures — a three-story, 49,500-square-foot operations and maintenance facility and a four-story, 65,000-square-foot parking structure. Pursuing LEED Platinum, the facility reflects a modern industrial design with layouts that embrace a functional aesthetic. Intuitive entry points and wayfinding … Read more

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Kahlert Foundation Complex Marries Collegiate Spaces with Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility

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Gilbane Building Company has recently completed construction of the Kahlert Foundation Complex on Howard Community College’s campus located in Columbia, Maryland. The four-story building, totaling 163,000 square feet, houses both mathematics and athletics. The mathematics program includes faculty offices, traditional classroom learning spaces, computer labs, a STEM makerspace and a “math emporium” lab and classroom where on-demand tutoring is available to students. The athletic spaces feature new men’s and women’s collegiate training, practice and game-day facilities, including new basketball courts. In addition to coach and faculty offices, the building also features physical therapy space, a fitness center, weight room and … Read more

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ABC Celebrates 75 Years of Building America

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Associated Builders and Contractors will turn 75 on June 1, and to commemorate the milestone, ABC and its members will gather at several commemorative events, which begins with ABC Convention 2025 held Feb. 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “For 75 years, members of Associated Builders and Contractors have built the places where communities across the nation learn, heal, play, live, pray and gather,” said ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman. “ABC and its members have also helped build countless career dreams for their employees, while creating the conditions for them to do their work without incident and go home safer, … Read more

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Benjamin Perry Promoted to General Superintendent at SOCO Construction Company

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SOCO Construction Company recently promoted Benjamin Perry from senior superintendent to general superintendent. With 41 years of experience, Perry understands all construction components such as working directly with clients, employee management, cost management, scheduling, quality control, safety and more. Perry started in the industry as a laborer and worked his way up to becoming a business owner, and now a general superintendent. His extensive experience includes a wide range of sectors such as residential, retail, higher education, corporate and industrial. Perry mentors those working to become superintendents by being a prominent figure in the company’s apprentice superintendent program. He’s known … Read more

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West-MEC Breaks Ground on $13.5M Expansion Project

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Western Maricopa Education Center, a career technical education school district serving students in the Phoenix, Arizona West Valley, recently broke ground on a $13.5-million expansion of its Northeast Campus. The expansion will add two new training facilities, update equipment and create more space to serve additional students. The facility is a 16,500-square-foot advanced manufacturing and welding building that will feature an advanced manufacturing lab and cleanroom, both outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. The building will also contain a 2,000-square-foot cutting-edge electric vehicle bay that includes a teaching facility with car lifts and first-hand instructional areas. Advanced manufacturing, welding and electrical vehicle/hybrid … Read more

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