Preconstruction Underway for New UNC Campus Commons

DENVER, Colo. — Adolfson & Peterson Construction was selected by University of Northern Colorado for the new Campus Commons building. AP will work closely with the University and the design firms of Semple Brown and Handprint Architecture. The Campus Commons will be an innovative navigation and support hub for students, a showcase for UNC’s world-class music and musical theater programs and a gateway to UNC. The new LEED Gold 114,000-gross-square-foot building will tie into the University Center but have the appearance of standing alone. In addition to space for a fully integrated student support operation, it will include a 600-seat performance … Read more

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South Coast Improvement Completes Milton Academy Renovations

MILTON, Mass. — South Coast Improvement Company has completed renovation projects at Milton Academy, 170 Centre Street in Milton, Massachusetts. The projects took place at the Athletic and Convocation Center and at the Robert Saltonstall gymnasium. The renovation at the ACC building entailed the conversion of a storage area into two changing areas and a shower room for home and visiting hockey teams. Each changing room included all new electrical, plumbing fixtures and benches, as well as specialized flooring to absorb the impact of hockey skates. The RGG renovation featured the conversion of three classrooms into two smaller classrooms and one … Read more

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Gilbane Awarded Construction of West Virginia University Coliseum Complex

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

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Landmark High-Rise Project a Strategic Fit for GCs Growing Fort Worth Presence

FORT WORTH, Texas — Anthracite Realty Partners and Bennett Benner Partners have selected Balfour Beatty Construction to provide pre-construction and construction services for a landmark high-rise in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Balfour Beatty is engaged in shaping the project’s final scope and contract, which includes the core, shell and interior finish-out of the new 25-story, 323,415-square-foot Class AA commercial office tower at 640 Taylor St., which will be known as 640 Taylor. The luxury, mixed-use tower will showcase ground floor retail shops, a 12th-floor sky lobby and conference center and an eatery featuring a sleek, 3,400-square-foot dining deck overlooking Sundance … Read more

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Swinerton Builders Completes New Downtown Courtyard by Marriott

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In late October, downtown San Diego, California’s hotel options expanded with the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center. Built by general contractor Swinerton Builders, the hotel is owned by J Street Hospitality. The 14-story, 90-room hotel contains all the luxuries of a Courtyard by Marriott — with a European boutique feel. The hotel’s crowning jewel is its rooftop lounge, The Nolen, which offers sweeping views of the city skyline, San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and the Pacific Ocean. The 2,500-square-foot upscale hangout has its own dedicated entrance and elevator that heads … Read more

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