ABC, Synergis Team Up to Deliver BIM Training for Contractors

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ARLINGTON, Va. — Associated Builders and Contractors announced a collaboration with Synergis Engineering Design Solutions, a Platinum provider of Autodesk products, to bring Building Information Modeling training to ABC contractor members to make them more productive, efficient and profitable. The training is part of a larger effort known as Project Virtual. “This collaboration is the foundation of an idea that will enable ABC members to work with their clients, eliminate waste and rework, more effectively plan for project success, minimize design conflicts in a 3D environment and ultimately deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for all involved,” said ABC … Read more

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Orlando-Based Construction Manager Roger B. Kennedy Breaks Ground on New $21.5M Westgate Town Center

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based construction manager Roger B. Kennedy, Inc. broke ground Nov. 11 for Westgate Resorts" new $21.5-million, 8-story Westgate Town Center, Building 6200, located in Kissimmee, Fla. In making the announcement, Roger B. Kennedy, Jr., president, stated that the Kennedy organization has previously constructed over $250 million of projects at Westgate Resort in Kissimmee and Westgate Lakes Resort in Orlando. Slated for completion in April 2015, the 80-unit timeshare project, designed by General Design Architecture, Branson, Mo., will consist of 64 two-bedroom units and 16 three-bedroom units for a total of 176 keys. Photo courtesy of Westgate Resorts.

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San Jose’s Zero Waste Energy Development Facility Turns to Central Concrete, Jos. J. Albanese

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Central Concrete, along with Jos. J. Albanese, announced they developed several innovative concrete solutions to address the aggressive specifications required by the Zero Waste Energy Development Facility currently under construction in San Jose, Calif. Not only did Central Concrete and Jos. J. Albanese respond to a significant acceleration in the schedule, but they devised mixes and placement solutions that addressed the unique issues faced when working with waste materials. The project is being constructed by South Bay Construction, Inc. in Campbell. San Jose’s Zero Waste Energy Development Facility is targeted for completion in December 2013 and … Read more

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National Craft Assessment & Certification Program Wins Award

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ALACHUA, Fla. — NCCER was honored with the Construction Users Roundtable Workforce Development Award for its National Craft Assessment & Certification Program at the 2013 CURT National Conference held Nov. 11-13 in Tucson, Ariz. CURT is comprised of leading construction and engineering corporations across the United States and the world who are dedicated to the promotion of cost-effective construction methods.   Its members recognize that training, education and recruitment are essential to excellence in construction. The Workforce Development Awards are designed to provide significant national and international recognition for extraordinary, exemplary and innovative training and education programs which encourage individuals … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Breaks Ground on $20M Wireless Data Center in Starkville, MS

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced the start of construction for the new C Spire Wireless Data Center in Starkville, Miss., a $20-million facility that is expected to enhance technology infrastructure in the Southeast. Customers of the data center will be able to access a full suite of cloud-based solutions to help them manage mission-critical data and enterprise applications. According to Brasfield & Gorrie Vice President and Division Manager Robby Hayes, the project represents a significant achievement on many fronts. “This facility will broaden the highly sophisticated and technologically advanced portfolio of services offered by C Spire, and it … Read more

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