History in the Making

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Historic renovation challenges, best practices and real-world takeaways By Todd Sachse and Steve Berlage A well-executed historic renovation can result in a masterpiece: a building with a blend of historical resonance and modern conveniences, where the preservation of architectural details and the original bones of the structure can help contribute to a memorable and defining sense of place. At a time when everything from residential towers to office space and from hotels to retail venues is looking for a way to stand out from the competition, a historic renovation makes it possible for the property owner to present something truly … Read more

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Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse Reaches Substantial Completion

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – After three years of construction, the Design-Build team led by Clark Construction Group and project partner SOM has reached substantial completion on the General Services Administration’s new United States Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, California. The 12-story, 631,000-square-foot facility will be the new home for the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, meet the needs of the U.S. Marshals Service and provide trial preparation space for the U.S. Attorneys’ Office and the Federal Public Defender. Clark and SOM delivered a cost-effective and sustainable project to the GSA that meets its functional and aesthetic demands. Referred … Read more

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Tutor Perini-Led Team Sets Record in Philadelphia on the W/Element Hotel

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Tutor Perini has recently set a record in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the mat foundation pour for the W/Element Hotel. Beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, Tutor Perini Building Corp. and the team responsible for the construction of the new W/Element Hotel development made history in Center City Philadelphia. Five thousand eight hundred fifty cubic yards of concrete were placed to build the massive steel-reinforced mat foundation of the 51-story, 755-room dual-branded complex operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The 28-hour effort – completed at 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 10 – resulted in … Read more

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Linbeck Group Finishes Sunset Coffee Building Rehabilitation

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HOUSTON, Texas – Linbeck Group has recently completed downtown Houston, Texas’ historic Sunset Coffee Building located at Allen’s Landing near Main and Commerce streets. Purchased by Buffalo Bayou Partnership in 2003, as part of its master plan to transform a 10-mile stretch of the neglected Buffalo Bayou into a thriving waterfront, the 12,700-square-foot former coffee-roasting facility required extensive work to rehabilitate the 1910 industrial building. It is now a recreational and cultural center that features a rooftop terrace for events, an outdoor plaza, a canoe, kayak and bike rental facility, café and office space for BBP. Total cost for the … Read more

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Construction Complete on Bethune-Cookman University Residence Halls

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Hensel Phelps has completed the construction of four new residence halls for Quantum Equity One LLC at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The four brand-new residence halls provide an additional 1,204 beds for students. The design and construction of this project was a collaborative effort between Hensel Phelps’ Development Group and Construction Group. Hensel Phelps Services Group has recently signed a contract with Bethune-Cookman to provide post-occupancy services to the university, thus integrating a total project solution for this landmark project. The project was completed in two separate phases. Phase 1 consisted of two new buildings totaling 154,580 square … Read more

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