Tutor Perini Building Corp. to Build Tribute/Element Hotel in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tutor Perini Corporation’s subsidiary, Tutor Perini Building Corp., has been awarded a contract by Wurzak Hotel Group and DoveHill for construction of a dual-branded Tribute Portfolio and Element by Westin Hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The contract value was not disclosed. The project scope of work includes construction of a new 24-story, 323-room hotel to be comprised of a 209-room Tribute Portfolio Hotel and a 114-room Element by Westin Hotel within the same structure. The upscale building will feature a rooftop lounge and restaurant, a pool and gymnasium facility, parking within the building, ground-level retail … Read more

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Knutson Construction Celebrates Water Park Grand Opening

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —The Lagoon at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, located in Welch, Minnesota, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Knutson Construction began construction last spring as the Design-Builder, in partnership with RSP Architects, on the 40,000-square-foot water park, which includes a 320-foot lazy river, two looping water slides, zero-depth entry family pool and Barefoot Bar, an adult-only pool with a swim-up bar. The addition also includes the Wave Spa, an upscale full-service salon and spa. “We are thrilled with how this project turned out – providing Treasure Island Resort and Casino with world-class amenities, … Read more

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Integrated Builders Completes Exterior Renovation Project in Bedford, MA

ROCKLAND, Mass. – Integrated Builders has recently completed its exterior renovation project at 205 Burlington Road in Bedford, Massachusetts, on behalf of Calare Properties, the building’s owner and operator. The firm provided construction management services while working with architectural design firm ci design, inc., to deliver an updated façade and overall improved look for the building. The renovation plan at 205 Burlington Road included enhancements to the existing façade through the demolition and re-construction of the two exterior canopies and renovation of the two current entryways, one of which includes a vestibule. Additionally, Integrated Builders replaced the walkways, re-painted the … Read more

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Marcobay Construction Breaks Ground on 1M SF Industrial Development

ORLANDO, Fla. – McCraney Property Company has retained Marcobay Construction as the general contractor for Bent Oak Industrial Park Phase II, located in Orlando, Florida. The 1-million-square-foot class A industrial spec development project is situated on 66 acres at the intersection of Taft Vineland Road and the Florida Turnpike in Orange County. Construction on Phase II commences less than a year after 703,920 square feet was delivered at Bent Oak Industrial Park Phase I, and subsequently 65 percent leased by end of 2015. On the heels of this success, McCraney Property Company and JV Partner Clarion Partners will again partner … Read more

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Sundt Selected for Cal Poly Pomona Project

POMONA, Calif. – Sundt Construction, Inc. was recently selected as the collaborative Design-Build contractor for Phase 1 of a first-year student housing replacement project at California State Polytechnic University Pomona. Teaming with HMC Architects, Brailsford & Dunlavey and Ehrlich Architects, Sundt will develop up to three buildings totaling 305,000 square feet and housing 980 student beds. The $140-million project also includes the addition of a new 35,000-square-foot, single-story dining commons, expansion of the central plant and relocation of a major campus road. The project is in the design phase and is expected to break ground in early 2017. Once completed, … Read more

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