ROSEMOUNT, Ill. — McShane Construction Company has completed the 112,065-square-foot renovation of an existing building transforming it into a comprehensive food preparation facility for DO & CO Chicago Catering, Inc., headquartered in Vienna, Austria. DO & CO is a foodservice firm that has expanded its services to O"Hare International Airport providing first-class, in-flight food services to airliners serving international destinations. DO & CO Chicago selected Bradley Wood and Tim Stoeckel of JLL to assist with the real estate consulting, transaction and project management services. After reviewing the available properties within the O"Hare market,  DO & CO selected an existing facility … Read more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Brasfield & Gorrie recently announced the company’s construction work on the Airbus campus in Mobile, Alabama, has had an economic impact on the local community. According to company officials, nearly $20 million in contracts has been sourced to local subcontractors and vendors over the course of the general contractor’s work on the campus. Additionally, nearly 60 percent of all craft personnel on these jobs were hired locally from surrounding counties, including Mobile, Baldwin, Washington and Escambia. Nearly 40 percent of Brasfield & Gorrie’s subcontractors and vendors were local. With the recent completion of a powerhouse for the … Read more

DENVER, Colo. — Kiewit-Turner recently donated $20,000 to the Denver Fisher House Foundation as part of its commitment to supporting and promoting quality care for veterans. The donation was announced as part of Kiewit’s recent annual Veteran Recognition Lunch, which included the participation of more than 150 local veterans, 1,600 employees and guests. “At Kiewit, veterans are a vital part of our workforce. They share our core values and “nobody gets hurt” safety mindset that we value above all else,” said Joe Lempka, president at Kiewit Building Group. “We are grateful and humbled by their bravery, service and sacrifice.” “We … Read more

ZipWall has just introduced ZipFast Reusable Barrier Panels for use with its spring-loaded poles and accessories. The machine-washable panels are made of tough opaque nylon and feature sewn-in, heavy-duty zippers. Unlike plastic, ZipFast panels require no measuring or cutting, allowing the construction of a dust barrier up to 12-feet high and as wide as needed. The panels come in multi-packs, which include three 5-foot wide panels and one 2.5-foot panel that can serve as an entryway and a carry bag. Panels also come in single packs. A Class A flame-retardant version is available. The non-flame-retardant panels have a 10-year limited … Read more