BAM to Deliver £32.8M Net-Zero Orchards Academy Secondary School in Kent

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BAM will be constructing a new 750-pupil secondary school featuring strong sustainability credentials and design supporting diverse learning needs at the Orchards Academy in Swanley, Kent (England). The £32.8-million project will deliver a 100% newbuild school replacement on a live school site. The scope of work includes new classroom facilities, indoor sports provisions and the addition of new external soft sports pitches. Upon completion, the building will provide enhanced learning environments for children, with improved thermal efficiency and ample natural daylighting. The design emphasizes well-proportioned spaces, faculty adjacencies and integrated furniture and equipment to support diverse learning needs. The school […]

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Central Asia Park in Xi’an Opens

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On the first anniversary of the China-Central Asia Summit, CSCEC-built Central Asia Park in Xi’an has opened. Adjacent to the Xi’an International Exhibition Center, the site of the first China-Central Asia Summit, the park covers an area of approximately 53 hectares. Integrating Central Asian cultural elements, it features a design concept focusing on green, open, inclusive, innovative and economical. The park comprises three main functional sections: a landscape area, a Silk Road reception lounge and a Central Asian-themed dining area. It serves as an important showcase for cultural and trade exchanges. The park’s construction made full use of existing resources […]

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Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Utility Construction Project Wraps Up

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Construction is complete for the $3.3-million utility infrastructure extension project in preparation of construction of the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry located between the United States and Mexico from State Route 11. The project was awarded to Skanska by the San Diego Association of Governments and California Department of Transportation in July 2023. The project extended sanitary sewer systems in the area and water services for the Otay Water District, along with related services for San Diego Gas & Electric, AT&T and COX Communications, to accommodate all future points of entry. The project scope included: Installation of 950 linear […]

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Teens Sign Letters of Intent for Careers in Skilled Trades

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The Boldt Company recently hosted a signing day celebrating its youth apprentices committing to pursue a career in the skilled trades or attend a post-secondary institution. The ceremony was attended by students, teachers, parents and representatives of the building trades. Boldt’s youth apprentices signed letters of intent to either an area university or union where they will pursue a career in the skilled trades — a sector in high demand due to large labor shortages. According to the Department of Workforce Development, more than 20% of jobs in the construction industry in Wisconsin are held by workers age 55 and […]

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Landmark Bread Building Redevelopment Underway in Downtown Hollywood, Florida

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The Bread Building Project — a mixed-use residential building on Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, Florida — is part of the revitalization program for a neighborhood that will include retail, restaurants, office space and additional residential living. Situated on the former site of the historic Bread Building manufacturing plant, the project will include 362 units, along with retail space. It will overlook ArtsPark and feature an amenity deck to provide panoramic views of the city. The building welcomes residents with a custom-wrapped rope light fixture in the reception area, full-height walnut slat partitions, natural countertops and exposed structure and wall […]

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