The main structure of the Iconic Tower in Egypt’s Alamein Downtown Towers, constructed by CSCEC, recently topped out, marking the complete structural topping of the project. Located on Egypt’s northern Mediterranean coast, about 100 kilometers west of Alexandria, the New Alamein City is set to become a central hub for culture, services and tourism along the northern coast. As the starting point and core of New Alamein City’s development, this project includes the design and construction of four super high-rise residential buildings and the Iconic Tower. Standing at 291.82 meters with 67 floors above ground and two underground, and a … Read more
Construction Complete on Zero Carbon-Ready Building in Ontario
Construction is complete on a new industrial property on Mississauga Road in Mississauga, Ontario (Canada). Ware Malcomb provided architectural design services for the 270,738-square-foot industrial building, located on a redeveloped 14-acre site. The industrial project, known as Meadowvale South, was developed by CanFirst Capital Management on behalf of CanFirst Industrial Realty Fund VII LP. The project features a 40-foot clear building height, 42 dock-level doors, two grade-level doors, 50-foot-wide by 54-foot-deep bays and a 60-foot staging bay. The site accommodates parking for 226 cars, including 12 EV charging stations, as well as 37 trailer parking stalls. LEED Gold certification is … Read more
Construction Outlook 2025: How AI Revolution Will Influence What We Build, How We Build It
The AI revolution is here, and it’s taking the form of a complete transformation of America’s electrical grid, water infrastructure and manufacturing industry. In his annual industry outlook, Deron Brown, president and chief operating officer for PCL Construction, offers an analysis of how the demand for more data processing and the energy to power it will impact the construction industry in 2025. “Artificial intelligence has already transformed the way many of us live and work. Over the next several years, the construction industry will be kept busy as the world plays catch-up, building the data centers, energy infrastructure and manufacturing … Read more
CPWR Offers Resources to Help Protect Construction Workers from Head Injuries
Between 2021 and 2022, almost 450 construction workers suffered a fatal head injury, and another 11,600 had injuries severe enough to force them to miss work. The causes of these injuries take many forms, including being struck by a falling object or moving equipment; falling and hitting one’s head against an object or surface and coming in contact with overhead hazards, such as equipment or electrical wires. CPWR has developed materials that show how to protect workers from these injuries, including a new version of our guide to selecting head protection, a Hazard Alert Card and a Toolbox Talk, and … Read more
Jumanne Smith Named Vice President, Director of Field Operations for Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company has promoted Jumanne Smith to director of field operations. Smith brings more than three decades of construction experience to this role. In this strategic master builder position, Smith will be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies to enhance field efficiency, safety, quality and productivity. “In my 10 years with Gilbane, I’ve been proud to build iconic projects, including multiple historic renovations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens,” said Smith. “I’ve also supported our deep bench of construction talent as a mentor to Gilbane’s superintendent peer group. I’m … Read more