McCarthy Completes $20M Renovation of Historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

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McCarthy Building Companies completed the $20-million, 18,000-square-foot renovation and expansion of the El Cortez Hotel & Casino, enhancing one of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada’s most storied landmarks while preserving its rich heritage. The renovation expands the casino’s footprint by 10,000 square feet, improves 4,000 square feet of existing space and introduces a host of new features including a high-limit gaming lounge, a modern Asian eatery—Hot Noods by Chinglish and the Show Bar, a centerpiece entertainment venue featuring a 20-foot-wide LED screen for sports and music videos and a stage for live performances. Nearly 200 additional slot machines, a roulette-themed bar … Read more

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Robins & Morton Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Baseball Stadium in South Carolina

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Construction firm Robins & Morton celebrated the ribbon cutting of Fifth Third Park, a new 200,000-square-foot minor league baseball stadium, on April 3 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The 3,500-seat stadium is now home to the Hub City Spartanburgers of the South Atlantic League, a High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The stadium can accommodate up to 5,000 fans, and it features 12 premium suites, a 7,000-square-foot club and multi-purpose event space, concourse level boxes and an outfield berm in deep left field. Beyond baseball, the venue is designed to host a variety of events such as outdoor concerts, festivals and … Read more

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Construction Volunteers Team Up to Build Walls for Habitat for Humanity House in Ohio

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AGC Charities Inc., Kokosing and United Rentals teamed up to lead dozens of volunteers from across the country to assemble the walls for a new house being built by Habitat for Humanity Delaware and Union Counties. The volunteer workday at Kokosing’s campus in Westerville, Ohio involved cutting wood and assembling the various pieces into prefabricated walls that will be erected on land owned by Habitat for Humanity for a deserving family. The volunteers who participated in the charity project are all members of the Associated General Contractors of America. Many volunteers arrived early into the area to participate in the … Read more

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New ACI/PTI Code-320-25 on Post-Tensioned Concrete Available for Purchase

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The Post-Tensioning Institute, in partnership with the American Concrete Institute, has announced the digital release of ACI/PTI Code-320-25: Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary. Available now in PDF format through the PTI Bookstore, this new joint committee code sets forth the minimum requirements for the design, materials and detailing of post-tensioned concrete structures, offering convenient digital access to industry professionals ahead of the forthcoming print edition. Key benefits and features of ACI/PTI Code-320-25 include: Consensus-based standard: Developed with input from broad industry representation under a rigorous review Comprehensive scope: Addresses critical aspects of post-tensioned concrete—including material properties, design, detailing and … Read more

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Leopardo Expands Healthcare Business Development Team

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Bethanie Smith has joined Leopardo as director of business development for its national healthcare market. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Smith will play a key role in driving growth and expanding the company’s relationships in the healthcare and senior living markets on a national level. Smith joins the company from Ryan Fireprotection, where she successfully generated and nurtured leads, developed contract proposals and managed accounts for both prospective and existing clients. Smith’s expertise in business development, relationship-building and strategic consulting make her an invaluable addition to Leopardo’s growing team.

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