IWR North America Performs Restoration Work on Trump International Hotel

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IWR North America, formerly IWR Building Systems, recently completed work on the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. IWR-NA was brought on as a specialty contractor to perform restoration work associated with the exterior enclosure upgrades as part of the renovation. IWR-NA’s scope of work included upgrades to entry facades and canopies with modern materials, new acoustical cladding systems at the mechanical screen walls and installation of high-end panel systems in the entrance portals. Under an expedited time frame that, at times, required 12-16 hour work days for a grand opening on Sept. 12, the pre-planning and hard work started … Read more

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Time-Lapse Movie Reveals Official Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium

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From the demolition of the Metrodome to the first touchdown in the new U.S. Bank Stadium, the construction transformation has been captured via a broadcast and shareable time-lapse video. The recently released video showcases 32 months of progress with high-definition imagery. See the entire construction process from start to opening day in just three minutes by clicking here. “From the demolition of the beloved Metrodome to the inaugural home opener at the game-changing U.S. Bank Stadium, it has been an honor to document this historic transformation of downtown Minneapolis,” said Brian Cury, CEO and founder of EarthCam. “We worked hand … Read more

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Construction of GE Global Operations Center at The Banks Complete

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield  & Gorrie recently completed construction of GE’s Global Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of The Banks development, the 10-story building adds 330,000 square feet of Class A office space to Cincinnati’s Riverfront. Carter is the developer and owner of the GE building. With an open interior layout, GE’s new space centers on collaboration, offering unique opportunities for teamwork among its employees. The design features group workstations, huddle areas and bold décor, including graphics of Cincinnati and GE’s history. From the outset of the project, GE envisioned an efficient, team-oriented, creative workspace for global operations, the … Read more

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Construction Begins on $120M Interstate Expansion in Southern Arizona

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TUCSON, Ariz. – Sundt-Kiewit, a joint venture between Sundt Construction, Inc. and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., has broken ground on the Interstate 10/Ina Road Traffic Interchange reconstruction in Tucson, Arizona. The project aims to reduce traffic delays and increase safety by eliminating the existing at-grade crossing of Ina Road and the Union Pacific Railroad and building an overpass that takes Ina Road over I-10. Work includes widening I-10 to four lanes in each direction and Ina Road to two lanes in each direction from Silverbell Road to Camino Martin. The team will also build two structures over the Santa Cruz … Read more

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Korte Company Begins Construction on Edmond Readiness Center

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The Korte Company begins construction on the Edmond Readiness Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. Originally constructed in 1971 as an armory and indoor firing range, the Edmond Readiness Center project’s scope of work includes a comprehensive interior renovation of the existing 28,000-square-foot facility. Today, the facility serves as the battalion headquarters for the Oklahoma Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 179th Regiment. The interior space plan maximizes mission critical functions and is designed to accommodate future mission use. The design also includes open office areas, additional classrooms and conference areas, as well as a fitness area, general office, heated storage/locker areas and … Read more

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