Ceremony Held to Celebrate Milestone for St. John’s Terminal Development

A physically distant ceremony was recently held to celebrate the installation of the final steel beam for the St. Johns Terminal development, located in New York City. Turner Construction Company is serving as the general contractor. “Today is a celebration of the efforts of so many who had a vision for St. John’s Terminal,” said Turner Vice President and General Manager Bert Rahm. “We want to thank Oxford for their foresight and courage in developing this site and Google for their commitment to expand their presence in the New York market, and both for allowing Turner to be their partner.” … Read more

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Innovative Construction Techniques, Unique Design Elements Create Exhibit Space for Modern Art

Construction is complete on the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. This is the second phase of expansion for Texas’ oldest museum. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. served as the construction manager at-risk for both phases, working with the design team, Steven Holl Architects, from the project’s inception to ensure the vision of the museum came to life. McCarthy utilized innovative technologies to construct models and plan for the unique challenges, features and materials that come with building a home for global art and culture. The first phase of the MFAH project included a new 102,500-square-foot Glassell … Read more

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Milestone Reached as 12-Story Sixth South Tops Out in Downtown Nashville

Sixth South, a 299-unit multifamily rental community within the downtown core of Nashville, Tennessee, recently topped out. Skanska USA is serving as general contractor. The 12-story building reached this milestone ahead of schedule, on pace for a fourth quarter 2021 opening. Located on the south side of Nashville’s growing SoBro neighborhood, an up-and-coming area of Nashville, the project will include 5,400 square feet of complementary commercial space and a parking garage. A complete amenity package for residents will include a clubroom, pet spa, fitness center and rooftop saltwater pool. The architectural plan will maximize the views of downtown Nashville and Gulch … Read more

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Prefabrication Expedites Delivery, Enhances Construction Safety of New ED Banner Boswell Medical Center

The new emergency department Banner Boswell Medical Center, located in Sun City, Arizona, opened recently and is accepting patients. The project team included McCarthy Building Companies, HMC Architects. The new 40,000-square-foot ED is part of a larger $106-million expansion project that also includes a new patient tower. This is the largest renovation that the medical facility has undergone in 30 years. The new ED increases capacity from 42 to 56 beds, allowing the department to care for up to 60,000 ED patients annually, representing a 25% increase. In January 2021, the new patient tower’s first floor will open. The first … Read more

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Reconstruction Begins on Seeling Channel in Downtown San Antonio

Reconstruction recently began on the Seeling Channel near St. Cloud Road in downtown, San Antonio, Texas. The project is an effort to reduce the floodplain near a residential area. Sundt Construction, Inc. is serving as general contractor. The $14.8-million project will include the reconstruction of a drainage channel to address the floodplain concerns. The team will also demolish and rebuild the St. Cloud bridge over the channel and install water, sewer and gas utilities. Roadway reconstruction of four streets adjacent to the project is also involved. The project is expected to be complete in the spring of 2022. Photo courtesy … Read more

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