Federal building project introduces one of the first wood composite beam systems in the U.S. By Todd Stine As a leader in sustainability and advancing green building practices, the United States General Services Administration required a highly sustainable concept when it came time to modernize the Seattle district headquarters for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 program, GSA needed to develop a project delivery approach to fast track the design and construction process, and ensure fundamental sustainability objectives were met. To address this, GSA developed an innovative design-build […]

ATLANTA, Ga. — Emory University, in Atlanta, Ga., has opened the doors to a leading-edge research center that will serve as a home to research endeavors that could significantly improve the quality of children’s healthcare. The facility represents the first phase of a new biomedical research community on the Emory University campus that creates a collaborative culture and attracts the top talented employees and students to study pediatric healthcare needs within the area. The new research building is adjacent to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the home of Emory University’s Department of Pediatrics. The 200,000-square-foot, $68-million building houses two distinct […]

An overview and options By Kendra Klemme Construction workers are known to be at a higher risk for hearing loss due to loud noise exposure. But did you know high levels of noise exposure can cause another permanent hearing condition, called tinnitus? Have you experienced the sounds of whistling, hissing, buzzing, crickets, chirping, ringing or roaring, even when no external sound is present? Tinnitus (TIN-a-tus or tin-EYE-tus) is different for each individual and can range from slightly bothersome to debilitating, making each person’s experience unique and making tinnitus difficult to diagnose. As many as 95 percent of construction workers are […]

BEAL | DERKENNE Construction has recently completed Hub on Campus in Tempe, Ariz. The 19-story upscale apartment building will be home to more than 600 residents on 17 residential floors. The building also features two floors with 25,000 square feet of retail space and 6,550 square feet of restaurants, close to the Arizona State University main campus. BDC started construction work 16 months ago. With more than 450 trade workers employed, Hub on Campus was one of the larger construction projects in Arizona, and a major employer in the greater Phoenix area. A variety of construction challenges were presented and […]