Gilbane Selected to Construct New Dearborn 6-12 STEM/Early College Academy

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BOSTON, Mass. — Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston have selected Gilbane Building Company to provide construction management at-risk services for the construction of their first new school building in more than a decade. The project award was made to Gilbane in association with Janey Construction Management. The project will be collaboration between the COB Property and Construction Management Department, Jonathan Levi Architects, Daedalus and Gilbane. Funding for the project will come from the city of Boston and the Massachusetts School Building Authority. “The new Dearborn school is a tremendous economic opportunity for the city of Boston … Read more

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Architectural Firm, Developer and Builder Selected for OGE Energy Corp. HQ

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Kestrel Investments and OGE Energy Corp. recently announced two firms will play major roles in the proposed design and development of a new downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office building to house OGE's headquarters. The building will be developed and built by Clayco, Inc. and designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. “We are thrilled to have firms of the caliber of Clayco and RAMSA leading the proposed development and design of this building,” said Rainey Williams, president of Kestrel Investments. “I"m excited to have them join our efforts to create a building that will continue the unprecedented growth in downtown Oklahoma … Read more

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The Weitz Company Selected as Contractor for Hacienda at the River

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TUCSON, Ariz. — The Weitz Company was chosen to build the Hacienda at the River project for Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc., along with The Freshwater Group. The project will include a 70,000-square foot, two-story healthcare center offering short term, long term and hospice care. Also included are 62 residences, offering assisted living and memory care, spread over a village of 41,000 square feet of the single-story homes. Full site development of the 6.5-acre site is slated to begin in December 2014. “Our specialized team has a proven track record in delivering senior living projects with expertise and efficiency. We are … Read more

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Turner Construction Company Selected to Build $272M Hilton Cleveland Downtown

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Turner Construction Company announced construction is underway on the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Ohio. The 28-story hotel will be connected by underground passageways to the Cleveland Convention Center and the Global Center for Health Innovation. Turner, Ozanne Construction and Van Aukin Akins Architects have formed a joint venture to deliver the project using a design-build method. The project is expected to employ 2,800 workers during construction and the project team has set aggressive residency goals, as well as minority- and women-owned business utilization goals to ensure a diverse, local workforce. “We are excited to begin work with our partners on this … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Selected to Provide Construction Management Services for New Albany Capital Center

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Gilbane Building Company has been selected by The Albany Convention Center Authority to provide construction management services for the new Albany Capital Center. The $66.5-million, 82,000-square-foot meeting and conference facility, which was approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo late last year, will be built in downtown Albany to fulfill the demand for additional assembly, exhibit and ballroom space in New York State's capitol. The first floor of the Albany Capital Center will consist of a 6,300-square-foot pre-function space, 25,000-square-foot multi-purpose room, as well as administrative and storage spaces. The second floor will feature a 9,700-square-foot pre-function room, 9,000 … Read more

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