Bencardino Excavating Hired By A.T. Chadwick to Work on Temple University Expansion Project

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Bencardino Excavating has begun work on an expansion project of Temple University’s research building at 12th and Norris Streets in North Philadelphia. The project includes the excavation and installation of steam and chilled water lines and a new manhole for access to underground infrastructure systems. The work is expected to take about five weeks, with several Bencardino crew members on the job site. “We are happy to be back at Temple University and to continue working with A.T. Chadwick, which is always a great opportunity,” said Louis Bencardino, owner of Bencardino Excavating. “My crew and I are … Read more

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hardison/downey construction, inc. Completes Manzanita Hall Remodel

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TEMPE, Ariz. — hardison/downey construction inc. recently celebrated the completion of Arizona State University’s Manzanita Hall, a nearly three-year project that included a full gut and remodel of the historic 15-story building on University Drive in Tempe, Ariz. Nicknamed “Manzy,” the dorm was originally constructed in 1967 to accommodate 1,000 female students, towering over other campus buildings. The remodeled, 218,000-square-foot building now offers a total of 241 two- and three-bedroom/one bathroom, and four-bedroom/two-bathroom units for 816 co-eds. Students enjoy a spacious lobby, mail and computer rooms, shared student lounges on every other floor, a modern fitness facility, basketball courts and … Read more

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McCarthy Building Companies to Construct New Design-Build Parking Structure at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. was recently awarded its second parking structure project at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Located on the hospital's medical campus in Santa Clarita, Calif., the $8-million parking facility is being built along McBean Parkway adjacent to the campus" main entry. “The new parking structure will provide much improved access to the front entrance of the hospital for our patients and visitors. It will also support the additional parking needs of our soon-to-be-built inpatient bed expansion to meet the needs of our growing community,” said Roger Seaver, president and CEO of Henry Mayo … Read more

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Associated Builders and Contractors Honors Gilbane with its STEP Diamond Award for Safety

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gilbane Building Company and its job site safety programs were honored recently by the Associated Builders and Contractors with its Diamond Award. Given as part of its Safety Training and Evaluation Process program, the Diamond Award is the highest level recognition offered by this national construction industry association. “We are proud of this safety recognition from our peers in the industry,” remarked Tony O"Dea, Gilbane vice president and director of corporate safety. “Our programs are the result of a companywide effort to develop and maintain comprehensive safety training and operational procedures for the more than 13,000 employees, … Read more

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Sundt Construction to Build Multi-Purpose Facility at CGCC, Pecos Campus

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CHANDLER, Ariz. — Sundt Construction, Inc. announced that construction is underway on a new student services and athletics facility at Chandler-Gilbert Community College's Pecos Campus that will serve as a gathering place for the community. Sundt was hired as the Construction Manager at Risk for the $21-million project, which includes a new two-story multi-purpose building, upgraded sidewalks, landscaping, concrete benches and parking lot renovations. The 70,000-square-foot building will include a “one-stop” student services area, a 2,500-seat arena surrounding a 10,000-square-foot gymnasium, fitness center, athletic offices and locker rooms, classrooms and testing facilities, administration offices and conference rooms. “This project is … Read more

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