DPR Construction Set to Move its Washington D.C. Area Office in 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – DPR Construction’s Washington, D.C. area office will debut its new Reston, Virginia, location in spring 2016. Relocating from Falls Church, Virginia, DPR will complete the 20,000-square-foot renovation with plans to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification from the International Living Future Institute. DPR, along with Architect, SmithGroupJJR, plan to include a new front entrance, multiple skylights, area for a large training room, exercise space, an open-plan workplace, highly efficient mechanical systems, the latest in LED lighting technology and solar panels to achieve energy independence. DPR has previously completed four net-zero energy projects across the country, three of … Read more

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Sundt Establishes Center for Craft Excellence Amid Industry Worker Shortage

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Sundt Construction, Inc. has responded to the construction industry’s skilled labor shortage by opening its own training center for craft employees in Phoenix, Arizona. The Center for Craft Excellence is intended to give Sundt a leg up in the race to find, develop and retain quality craft workers in a competitive marketplace that is struggling to rebuild following the loss of more than 2 million jobs during the Great Recession. “What’s unique about Sundt is that our training goes far beyond an apprentice program. We provide an opportunity for 100 percent of our craft to engage in … Read more

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Swinerton Builders Completes New Downtown Courtyard by Marriott

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In late October, downtown San Diego, California’s hotel options expanded with the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center. Built by general contractor Swinerton Builders, the hotel is owned by J Street Hospitality. The 14-story, 90-room hotel contains all the luxuries of a Courtyard by Marriott — with a European boutique feel. The hotel’s crowning jewel is its rooftop lounge, The Nolen, which offers sweeping views of the city skyline, San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and the Pacific Ocean. The 2,500-square-foot upscale hangout has its own dedicated entrance and elevator that heads … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Advances Lean Journey at LCI Congress 2015

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DALLAS, Texas — Lean design and construction champions from Balfour Beatty Construction joined industry peers, building owners and trade partners to collaborate and share ideas at the recent 17th Annual Lean Construction Institute Congress 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. With an expanded presence at this year's conference, Balfour Beatty is advancing its own Lean journey and intentional commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people working smarter to maximize value for clients. Featuring speakers including former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alcoa CEO and worker safety advocate Paul O"Neill, LCI Congress is the leading conference for the Lean design and construction … Read more

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Confined Spaces in Construction: Complying with the New Standard

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Work in confined spaces is dangerous. Workers can all too easily be sickened by toxic fumes, scorched by flammable vapors set alight by a stray spark or simply overcome by a lack of oxygen. That’s why OSHA has issued a new confined space standard for the construction industry, providing construction workers the same protections long afforded to workers in general industry. And now OSHA has published a helpful compliance guide for construction contractors: Protecting Construction Workers in Confined Spaces. CPWR also has offerings to help superintendents address confined space hazards with their team. Visit the electronic Library of Construction Occupational … Read more

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