University of Chicago to Reinvent Historic Residence Hall

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Mortenson Construction has been chosen to transform a 1962 landmark building by architect Edward Durrell Stone into the new home for the University of Chicago, Illinois’ Harris School of Public Policy. Working from designs by architect of record Farr Associates and interior consultant Woodhouse Tinucci, Mortenson began construction in April on the renovation and expansion of the renamed Keller Center, which is scheduled to welcome students in January 2019. While retaining and preserving the key features of its original construction, the Keller Center renovation incorporates new ideas and technology in sustainable development. The University and Mortenson set … Read more

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Knutson Awarded Hoover Elementary School Addition, IAQ Updates

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Knutson Construction has been selected as construction manager for the $10-million indoor air quality upgrade and preschool addition for Hoover Elementary School, located in Rochester, Minnesota. The addition, which will begin construction in September 2017, will include a gymnasium/cafeteria, two conference rooms, three offices, lockers, restrooms and roughly 19 additional classrooms. The IAQ upgrades are slated to begin in June 2018 and both phases will be completed by the start of the school year in September 2018. Hoover Elementary School was built in 1968 and sits on nearly ten acres of property on Elton Hills Drive NW. … Read more

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Burrard Development Selects Builder for 40-Story Residential Tower NEXUS

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SEATTLE, Wash. – Skanska has signed a contract with Burrard Development to build NEXUS, a 40-story, 382-unit high-rise residential condominium tower in Seattle, Washington. Skanska USA Building will include the full $151.6-million value of the contract its Q1 2017 order bookings. The architect of record, Weber Thompson, has created a landmark design that will be an instantly recognizable feature of the Seattle skyline: a series of cubes offset by eight degrees, creating dynamic transition floors with unique amenities and residential terraces. Located at the corner of Minor Ave. and Howell St., NEXUS will be more than 400-feet tall with 590,349 … Read more

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Ground Broken on $11M Temple Beth El Campus Construction, Renovation Project

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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Ground was broken recently for the Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Florida construction and renovation of its Schaefer Family Campus. Kaufman Lynn Construction will oversee the $11-million project that is expected to be completed in phases with the first phase to be completed this fall and overall completion scheduled for late 2019. The Schaefer Family Campus Phase 1 improvements will include renovation of the existing 5,597-square-foot sanctuary and 4,127-square-foot atrium. Phase 2 will include a major renovation including an expanded covered entry, lobby and welcome center, a new chapel and an adult learning center. The … Read more

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Drone’s-Eye View Reveals Warriors Sports Complex Renovations

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Work is complete on an extensive, $6.8-million renovation of the Calumet New Tech High School outdoor sports complex in Gary, Indiana. The Korte Company was selected to renovate and upgrade the outdoor athletic facilities for the Warriors. The Design-Build project included the construction of a new main entry plaza featuring pavers and ornamental fencing, concession building with restroom facilities, community building, equipment storage facility, as well as home and visitor ticket booths. The football and track area upgrades included a new synthetic turf football field with play clocks, video display scoreboard, stadium lighting, renovated grandstand seating and the addition of … Read more

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