BNBuilders to Take on $7.3M Historic Renovation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – BNBuilders has recently been selected as the general contractor by the University of California San Diego for the Tuolumne Apartments Fire/Life Safety Renovations at campus in La Jolla, California. Designed by Heritage Architecture & Planning, the $7.3-million renovation will take into account state historic preservation objectives. This is not BNBuilders’ first time challenged with completing similar fast-track projects. In recent years, the general contractor has also completed summer sprint projects for UCSD Tenaya Hall Fire/Life Safety Upgrades, UCSD Blake Hall Fire/Life Safety Upgrades, UCSD York Hall Laboratory Renovations, UCI Mesa Court 3 Dormitory Renovations and CSU … Read more

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Central Place Residential Tower Opens for Leasing

After nearly three years of construction, Clark has completed the much-anticipated Central Place Residential Tower, redefining the skyline in Arlington, Virginia. The 31-story mixed-use development offers 377 luxury apartments in Arlington’s bustling Rosslyn neighborhood. Clark worked with Design-Build partner Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP to deliver the 677,000-square-foot tower, which is wrapped in a dramatic glass façade. Residential units feature high-end finishes, such as stainless steel appliances, Italian-finished cabinets, stone countertops and upgraded fixtures. The facility also provides residents with several amenities, including a fitness center and a roof-top terrace on the sixth floor with an outdoor pool … Read more

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Construction Begins on New High-Rise in Chicago’s South Loop Neighborhood

CHICAGO, Ill. – Construction is officially underway on a new 47-story apartment tower at 1326 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois’ South Loop neighborhood. Being built by Walsh Construction, and designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the tower will contain 500 luxury rental units, 7,500 square feet of retail and 188 parking spaces. The design features a unique glass façade and a wide range of amenities including co-working space, library, lounge, dog park, green spaces, a spa and rooftop pool. The apartment tower is being developed by Murphy Development Group and CIM Group. The structure is slated to open in mid-2019 … Read more

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AECOM Celebrates MGM Springfield Casino Topping Off

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – MGM Springfield recently celebrated the topping off of the casino resort, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, by placing the final curved steel beam atop what will be the hotel rotunda along Main Street. This significant construction milestone comes as the much-anticipated resort moves toward its opening in 2018. MGM Springfield is set to become a premier destination in New England for entertainment, dining, retail, gaming and much more. Covering three city blocks, MGM Springfield will combine new construction and revived historic buildings to introduce a vibrant entertainment and tourism district to downtown Springfield. Touting a street-facing design, the … Read more

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Campus for All Animals Expansion Tops Out

HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston SPCA will celebrate the construction midpoint of its premier, state-of-the-art Campus for All Animals at 11:30 a.m. on May 4 in Houston, Texas. The topping out ceremony will feature remarks by representatives from the Houston SPCA and from Linbeck Group, the construction team for the multi-million dollar project. Other event highlights include an installation of the highest point of the new adoption center – the cupola – above the new center’s lobby. Immediately following the ceremony, the Houston SPCA and Linbeck Group will conduct tours of the new facility for team members and the media. … Read more

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