Ground Broken for New Home of the Braves

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ATLANTA, Ga. — The new Home of the Braves has its name: SunTrust Park. Committed to building the communities they serve, Atlanta-based SunTrust Banks, Inc. and the Atlanta Braves announced a partnership for the naming rights of the new Home of the Braves, slated to open in the spring of 2017. The development will be the first of its kind — a destination that combines a state-of-the-art major league baseball ballpark with a simultaneously constructed multi-use community including unique shops, restaurants, offices and residences. The name of the park was announced in conjunction with a groundbreaking held Sept. 16. Developed … Read more

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C.W. Driver Begins Construction on 460,000 SF Fountainview at Gonda in West L.A.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — C.W. Driver has begun construction on Fountainview at Gonda West Los Angeles Westside Campus in Califronia. Situated on 2.5 acres in the Playa Vista neighborhood, the 460,000-square-foot continuing care retirement community will provide more than 500 seniors with a full range of active living, healthcare and in-home services. Designed by Gensler, the $100-million complex will feature 175 luxurious apartment units for independent living, as well as 24 assisted living and memory care units. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2016. Designed to blend comfort and elegance in a resort-like setting, the complex will feature one- and … Read more

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Sundt Construction Adds San Diego Staff

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. Sundt Construction, Inc. has added Kris Mehta, a senior project superintendent, and Ron Price, a project engineer, to its San Diego, California office. Both team members join the San Diego State University South Campus Plaza Phase I project, which is scheduled to be completed in August 2016. Mehta comes to Sundt with over 25 years of experience in the Southern California construction industry. He has worked on many notable projects, including the $750-million SOKA University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. As senior project superintendent, Mehta is responsible for managing all field operations, as well as overseeing … Read more

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October is Careers in Construction Month

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ALACHUA, Florida — In an effort to recruit the next generation of craft professionals, NCCER’s Build Your Future initiative is once again declaring October as “Careers in Construction Month.” Careers in Construction Month is an opportunity for industry and education professionals to partner locally across the nation and host construction career events and programs. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the construction industry, now is the time to help individuals build successful careers in construction. BYF provides a number of online resources to make it easy for organizations to participate in Careers in Construction Month, including a Careers … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Expansion of Georgia Southern University's Paulson Stadium

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ATLANTA, Ga. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced the on-schedule completion of an $8.5-million expansion project at Georgia Southern University's Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. The project involved 47,800 square feet of expansion, as well as 8,100 square feet of building additions. Designed to increase the stadium's capacity from 14,500 seats to approximately 25,000 seats, the project involved additions of on-grade seating, a club level and an elevated deck, as well as expansions of the concessions and restroom buildings. The project was completed on schedule despite the challenges created by receiving nearly 75 inches of rain and constructing during an active … Read more

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