Swinerton Completes California State University’s First Mass Timber Building at Chico State

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Swinerton Builders and its mass timber partner Timberlab have announced the completion of the new University Services Building at California State University, Chico — a first for the California University System and a key milestone in Swinerton’s expanding portfolio of sustainable higher education infrastructure in California. Delivered through a Design-Build partnership with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture, the $14.5 million, 22,132-square-foot, two-story facility consolidates campus operations into a single, efficient and forward-looking structure. Mass timber elements — orchestrated by Timberlab — serve as both a sustainable and aesthetic choice, enhancing the workspace with biophilic warmth while significantly reducing embodied carbon. This … Read more

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Construction Crews Place First Steel Beams on New Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit

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Construction crews began building the structure that will one day be Henry Ford Health’s new hospital in Detroit, Michigan. The project to reimagine Henry Ford Hospital began in 2024 and will add 1.2 million square feet – including a vastly expanded emergency department – to the campus. After months of foundation work, including the digging and construction of 82 caissons, crews recently began installing steel beams with a 260-foot crane. The first steel column that was lifted was 50 feet tall and weighed 7,000 pounds — about the weight of a hippopotamus. The steel frame and metal decking phase of … Read more

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Mack Innovation Park in Scottsdale Celebrates Milestone

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Mack Real Estate Group has celebrated the latest project milestone on Mack Innovation Park Scottsdale in Arizona. MREG, along with Willmeng Construction, marked the start of the tilt-up process on the first phase of the 124-acre industrial development. Project clients, partners and industrial brokers were on hand to get a closer look at the project site as the first of the two buildings in Phase I goes vertical. Building D is the first to have panels lifted, with Building C next to have walls raised. Building C is 184,960 square feet and Building D is 120,415 square feet. MREG and … Read more

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OSHA Holds National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

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On May 7, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling joined more than 1,800 construction workers, employers and other stakeholders at the National Institutes of Health work site in Bethesda, Maryland for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Similar stand-downs were held at worksites across the country. During these events, employers pause normal work activities and lead employees in toolbox talks or other activities such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. Falls from heights continue to be the leading cause of fatal injuries in construction. “The fact is, workers and employers should be … Read more

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Chanen Construction Completes Renovation of Sedona Boutique Hotel

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Chanen Construction, a Dick Anderson Construction company, has announced the recent completion of the rebranded Mountain Modern Sedona in Arizona. The grand opening was held April 26, less than a year since the beginning of the project. Chanen Construction started the extensive renovation of Sedona Real Inn & Suites in June 2024. The renovation transformed the property into Mountain Modern Sedona, a brand that caters to adventure-seeking travelers with features that highlight Sedona’s natural beauty and heritage. The project culminated with the largest phase, which included the lobby renovation and transformation of two guest room buildings. The project encompassed eight … Read more

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