CHICAGO, Ill. — Co-developers Venture One Real Estate and Clayco recently broke ground on a 978,120-square-foot distribution center in DeKalb, Illinois. Upon completion, this facility will serve as the largest logistics center for 3M in the United States. A joint venture between Clayco and Venture One, the 3M distribution center is part of Park 88 in DeKalb, a 465-acre development located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Peace Road and Fairview. This is the third expansion by 3M in Park 88 over the last 10 years. Clayco will serve as the Design-Builder and Forum Studio will act as … Read more

PORTLAND, Maine — In appreciation of the great efforts taken to preserve historic properties across the state, Maine Preservation recognized Consigli Construction Co., Inc., for its outstanding work to restore Coles Tower at Bowdoin College. The “2015 Statewide Historic Preservation Honor Award for Restoration” specifically acknowledged the company’s craftsmanship and engineering to repair the exterior of the building. Featuring a base that flares 10 feet wider from the top, a roof parapet incapable of bearing the load of swing staging and concrete window soffits too deep to access, the building proved a difficult challenge for the Consigli team to access. To … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Gilbane Building Company has been selected by West Virginia University as construction manager for their Coliseum Complex Athletic Project in Morgantown, West Virginia. The coliseum is home to the Mountaineers men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as other athletic programs. The project will include renovations to approximately 188,000 square feet of space including office and administrative spaces, the coliseum concourse, natatorium building and annex and the men’s locker room facilities. A 15,000-square-foot Olympic sports weight room will be constructed for players and students. This new area will include free weight training area, nutrition station and office/storage … Read more