Hensel Phelps to Build Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Second Target Station

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Hensel Phelps has been selected as the construction management/general contractor for the Department of Energy Office of Science Second Target Station project. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is upgrading its spallation neutron source by adding a second target station to provide transformational new neutron capabilities that will advance scientific discovery and solve emerging societal challenges. Researchers use neutrons to understand the structure and function of materials at the scale of atoms and above. STS will extend and complement the neutron capabilities of the existing SNS first target station and the ORNL high flux isotope reactor. In combination, these sources provide a comprehensive suite of neutron tools that enable crucial research to … Read more

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ARCO Design/Build Partners with NTS Development on Louisville Office for Heaven Hill Brands

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ARCO Design/Build in partnership with NTS Development have announced the groundbreaking of the 815 Building in Louisville, Kentucky. This facility will serve as a new office for Heaven Hill Brands. Situated within NTS‘s exclusive ShelbyHurst Office Campus, the 48,190-square-foot building will be exclusively occupied by Heaven Hill. Designed to enhance collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being, the building will feature modern AA+ finishes, a unique sampling bar with connecting doors to a nearby amphitheater, and a grand staircase that fosters openness and connectivity. By utilizing tilt-wall construction, the partnership is able to deliver the project quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. The tilt-wall construction solution allows for a faster construction timeline and provides a viable alternative … Read more

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Former Shriner’s Hospital Transforms into Comprehensive Blood Cancer Healing Center

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A facility in Ohio that was formerly a hospital for Shriner’s has been transformed into the Blood Cancer Healing Center, a new space for patients served by the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. The existing masonry façade has been sealed and restored, preserving the building’s historical integrity while ensuring modern functionality. The facility offers every aspect of care — from inpatient and outpatient services to survivorship, integrative medicine, spiritual support and cutting-edge research — all under one roof. The project team included Skanska and Champlin Architecture. The 218,000-square-foot renovation project includes significant building upgrades and enhancements to meet UC Health and the University of Cincinnati’s standards. Additionally, the project involved … Read more

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Modernization of Historic Carnegie-Era Libraries Underway

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Two Carnegie public library branches in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will undergo extensive modernization, while also retaining the historic character of each. Working in conjunction with Rebuild Philadelphia and DIGroup Architecture, general contractors Pride Enterprises and TN Ward Company, respectively, recently broke ground for the reconstruction of these early 20th century-era buildings: the $13.2-million Carnegie-funded Paschalville (circa 1915) and the $8.5-million Blanche A. Nixon Cobbs Creek (circa 1925) library branches. Serving the Paschalville, Elmwood and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods, these important community anchors are a key resource for local students and workforce development. Like many historic places, the libraries required a site, structure, … Read more

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Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Utility Construction Project Wraps Up

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Construction is complete for the $3.3-million utility infrastructure extension project in preparation of construction of the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry located between the United States and Mexico from State Route 11. The project was awarded to Skanska by the San Diego Association of Governments and California Department of Transportation in July 2023. The project extended sanitary sewer systems in the area and water services for the Otay Water District, along with related services for San Diego Gas & Electric, AT&T and COX Communications, to accommodate all future points of entry. The project scope included: Installation of 950 linear … Read more

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