Balfour Beatty JV Celebrates Opening of Cesar Chavez Elementary School

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Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Clark/Sullivan, celebrated the completion and grand opening of the new Cesar Chavez Elementary School for Sacramento City Unified School District. The newly constructed campus replaces both Edward Kemble Elementary and Cesar Chavez Intermediate School, uniting them into a single, modern learning environment. As the district’s largest campus to date, the school serves as a vibrant new home for 850 TK–6 students.  Balfour Beatty, Clark/Sullivan, along with Kitchell and Lionakis, delivered comprehensive campus improvements at Cesar Chavez Elementary including: Two-story classroom buildings with flexible, future-ready learning spaces A STEAM lab A dedicated wellness suite and … Read more

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Skanska Breaks Ground on Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center in North Carolina

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Skanska has been selected by Durham Tech Community College to build the Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center at the college, located in North Carolina. The firm recently broke ground on the project which includes the demolition of the existing building. Construction is expected to be complete in March 2027. The new single-story 30,700-square-foot center will house 12 flexible, ballroom-style open lab modules, additional classroom space and various break rooms. The building will also feature study areas for the College’s BioWork and Biotechnology programs, as well as employee training space for life sciences companies. According to Durham County Economic Development, over … Read more

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Swinerton Completes First Phase of Security Enhancement with Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake’s Central Valley School District

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Swinerton Builders has completed the first phase of a $2.8 million, district-wide initiative to upgrade front entry vestibule systems for Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake’s Central Valley School District. The initial five of ten planned upgrades are now in place, reflecting CVSD’s commitment to creating safer, more controlled access points at its schools. These upgrades will be completed at eight elementary schools and two middle schools across the district. The progressive Design-Build project included redesigning and modernizing main entry points, including restrooms, reception areas and administrative spaces to enhance safety, functionality and overall appeal. Entry point upgrades included locking double … Read more

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Construction Begins on Modular Freestanding Emergency Department in North Carolina

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Construction has started on the Atrium Health Concord Freestanding Emergency Department in Concord, North Carolina. The 11,021-square-foot project is being built entirely using modular construction. The offsite construction method produces an entire building in large modules – individual sections or units – that are then transported to the site, assembled and finished. This approach offers several advantages, including faster project timelines, improved quality control, reduced onsite workforce, reduced waste and minimized site disruption. Because much of the work occurs simultaneously – site preparation and module fabrication – projects can often be completed more quickly than with traditional construction methods. The … Read more

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Santa Rosa City Schools Breaks Ground on New Classroom Building at Piner High School

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Santa Rosa City Schools celebrated the groundbreaking of a new classroom building to serve seventh and eighth grade students at Piner High School. Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and constructed by Blach Construction, the modern facility will be delivered on an expedited timeframe as the campus transitions to include both junior high and senior high programs for the 2026-27 school year. The new 16,000 square-foot, two-story building will feature 11 standard classrooms, one dedicated science classroom, all-access restrooms and essential support spaces. Emphasizing a conducive learning environment, the facility will provide abundant natural light, superior indoor air quality, new technology … Read more

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