Ware Malcomb Begins Construction on Residential Conversion Project in Chicago

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Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, announced construction has begun on 79 W. Monroe, Chicago’s first office-to-residential conversion. Built in 1905, 79 W. Monroe is the oldest surviving commercial structure designed by Chicago Architect Jarvis Hunt. The renovation project includes converting seven floors to create 117 residential units (with 41 units affordable), an upscale lobby and a full indoor/outdoor amenity floor. On the ground floor, the renovated lobby along Monroe Street will feature a dedicated, refreshed entrance for residents only, enhancing security and accessibility. Rooftop amenities include a spacious indoor tenant lounge with gathering and meeting spaces, an upscale fitness … Read more

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Willmeng’s Builders Cup Raises More than $300,000 for Treasure House

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Phoenix, Arizona-based Willmeng Construction recently gathered more than 150 clients and trade partners for a round of golf that will have a lasting impact on one Arizona nonprofit organization. Through its annual Builders Cup golf tournament, Willmeng raised funds for Treasure House, an organization founded by Kurt and Brenda Warner, that serves adults with developmental disabilities. This year’s effort to gather industry colleagues together to support a nonprofit through direct, tax-deductible donations outpaced the previous year’s event, raising more than $300,000 for the local organization. Treasure House Phoenix provides a supportive community and personalized plans for young adults with intellectual … Read more

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ACPA Announces New Board Members

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The American Concrete Pumping Association has elected its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Jan. 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada, during World of Concrete 2025. Elected to serve a one-year term, the 2025 ACPA Executive Board includes: Executive Board: President: Nathan Germany — Tri-Way Concrete Pumping, Inc. Vice President: Chris Pernicano — San Diego Concrete Pumping, Inc. Secretary: Wayne Allen — DY Concrete Pumps, Inc. Treasurer: Tyler Wood — McClure Concrete, Inc. Past President: Gary Brown — R. L. McCoy, Inc. Also at the Jan. 22 meeting, the ACPA announced election results for the … Read more

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ICC, Center for Offsite Construction Collaborate to Establish Modular Interface Standards

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The International Code Council and the Center for Offsite Construction at the New York Institute of Technology are collaborating to develop a standard for modular construction through the creation of the “CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard on Configurations and Connections for Off-Site Construction.” The publication is expected to be finalized and made available by May 31, 2026. The standard will address requirements for configuration and connections in off-site construction, including the location and specifications of module-to-module and building-to-module connections for essential building systems, the standardization of dimensions for modular components and coverage for componentized, panelized and modularized elements. The standard will provide … Read more

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Topping-Out Ceremony Held for Hackensack Meridian Health Facility at Transit Hub

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Hackensack Meridian Health topped off construction of its health and wellness center at a transit hub located in Woodbridge, New Jersey. When it opens later this year, it will offer more than 60,000 square feet of healthcare services just steps from one of the state’s busiest mass transit hubs. Health services offered will include primary care, medical specialties, surgical specialties, sports and spine center of excellence, advanced imaging, phlebotomy, rehabilitation, retail pharmacy, occupational health and urgent care. The $200-million project will also consolidate Hackensack Meridian’s corporate offices, currently in Edison, within the upper floors of the Metropark facility, offering team … Read more

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