Phelps Construction Group Completes New Ellis Island Museum Expansion

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BOONTON, N.J., Phelps Construction Group has completed a project for the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. to build expanded galleries for the newly renamed Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island in New York harbor. The Peopling of America Center, opening to the public Wednesday, May 20, is a major expansion of the previously existing exhibit area that focuses on the Ellis Island era from 1892-1954. The new center chronicles the immigration of people to America both in the pre-Ellis era from the 16th century to 1890 and the post-Ellis years from 1954 up to today. Phelps … Read more

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Ryan Selected for Kum & Go Corporate Headquarters

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Ryan Companies U.S., Inc. has been selected as general contractor for Kum & Go's new 120,000-square-foot corporate headquarters, associated parking structure and mixed-use project in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The $54-million project is situated on approximately two city blocks adjacent to Western Gateway Park and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Ryan expects to break ground by fall of 2015 with a completion date of summer of 2017. In addition to choosing Ryan Companies, Kum & Go also selected Renzo Piano Building Workshop who will design Kum & Go’s new headquarters. OPN Architects of Des Moines will serve … Read more

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New Scholarship Available for Craft Training Students

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ALACHUA, Fla. — NCCER and its Build Your Future initiative have recently partnered with The Associated General Contractors of America and its AGC Education and Research Foundation to create a national BYF scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing a career in construction through craft and technical programs. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for each recipient and can be renewed for up to two years. Applications are due by June 15 for the 2015-2016 academic year. To apply online, visit AGC Education and Research Foundation's website at AGCFoundation.org and click on the 2015 Craft and Technical School Scholarship Application … Read more

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American Society of Concrete Contractors to Hold 14th Annual Conference in Dallas this Fall

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its fourteenth Annual Conference Sept. 24-27 at the Hyatt Regency — Dallas, Texas. Concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers and other industry professionals will gather for three days of educational events and networking. Industry experts including Dr. Ken Hover, Cornell University; Colin Lobo, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association; Jen Crisman, Euclid Chemical Company and Chris Age, ReadyMix USA, will offer seminars on critical industry topics at the 2015 ASCC Annual Conference. CEMEX leaders will present an eight-hour Legacy Safety Leadership Program designed for concrete executives and safety directors. The workshop … Read more

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Architecture Billings Index Accelerates in March

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second consecutive month, the Architecture Billings Index indicated a modest increase in design activity in March. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12 month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the March ABI score was 51.7, up from a mark of 50.4 in February. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 58.2, up from a reading of 56.6 the previous month. VIDEO: Economic update … Read more

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