NEENAH, Wis. — Miron Construction Co., Inc., official provider of construction services for the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field, is donating an estimated $130,000 worth of work toward construction of the Packers Heritage Trail monument, which will honor the story between the city of Green Bay and its beloved football team. The monument will feature detailed statues of famous Packers and a display wall with historical memorabilia from the Packers and the city. All this is to be placed under an iconic set of lit goal posts and a uniquely designed football plaza. The monument will become a part … Read more
ABC Construction Economic Update: Nonresidential Fixed Investment in Structures Expands 4.6%
Nonresidential fixed investment in structures expanded 4.6 percent on an annualized basis during the second quarter of 2013, according to the July 31 gross domestic product report by the U.S. Commerce Department. This increase followed a 4.6 percent decline in the first quarter of the year. Fixed investment in equipment rose 4.1 percent in the second quarter and overall investment in structures expanded 6.8 percent. Residential fixed investment increased 13.4 percent following 12.5 percent expansion in the first quarter. Fixed investment in the nation's residential sector has been growing at a double-digit clip since the third quarter of 2012. Personal … Read more
Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Columbus City Services Center
The city of Columbus, Ga., has recently opened the doors to a new city services complex. The complex, completed by Brasfield & Gorrie, showcases several state-of-the-art amenities and represents a sharp economic growth in the local area. The 249,000-square-foot, $31-million facility includes three components: A 135,000-square-foot parking deck to accommodate 396 vehicles A two-story, 63,000-square-foot office building A 51,000-square-foot natatorium, including a 50-meter competition pool and a separate four-lane, 25-yard warm-up pool The nine-acre property was vacant for several years before officials developed a plan to unite businesses, community partners and residents to highlight and strengthen the city. The project … Read more
Barton Malow Completes Center for Science and Health Professions at Virginia College
Barton Malow has recently completed work at the Center for Science and Health Professions on the campus of Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Va. The college had a vision to create a new prominent signature building on its campus in western Virginia. The new $26-million facility stands at four-stories tall with an impressive masonry veneer. The college paired with CJMW Architecture for the design. A team from Barton Malow Company worked closely with the firm to provide key value engineering options on the project. The project team was also able to solve critical constructability issues that were imperative in … Read more
C.W. Driver Acquires San Diego Construction Company
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — C.W. Driver has acquired Good & Roberts, a 34-year-old San Diego, Calif.-based construction company. G&R will operate as a subsidiary, allowing C.W. Driver to expand into new markets and broaden its San Diego market share. “This acquisition is an exciting opportunity for both companies,” said Joe Grosshart, regional vice president in C.W. Driver's San Diego office. “Good & Roberts shares the same core values as C.W. Driver while serving their customers in a highly specialized market niche. C.W. Driver brings improved access to financial and technical resources. Together, we are much more capable of serving all … Read more