Weber State University Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony

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The new Noorda Engineering, Applied Science & Technology building at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, recently topped out. The project team includes general contractor Big-D Construction and architect VCBO Architecture. Painted purple and signed by several involved in the project, onlookers watched as the final beam was hoisted into place. Affixed to the beam was an American flag on one end and an evergreen tree on the other. Situated on the north end of the campus, the Noorda Engineering Building will serve as the new home for the College of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (EAST). Construction is expected … Read more

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Construction Milestones Highlights for Community-Defining Project in California

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Join venture Blach Construction and Cahill Contractors recently celebrated significant topping out and groundbreaking milestones at Gateway at Millbrae Station in California. Among these were the topping out of both the residential housing and hotel components of the project and the groundbreaking of the veteran’s housing structure. Located along the Highway 101 corridor, in very close proximity to San Francisco International Airport, Gateway at Millbrae Station is one of the largest transit-oriented development projects in California to date. Not only will this highly anticipated mixed-use complex assist in addressing critical Bay Area housing needs, it will enable access to sustainable … Read more

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New Hornet Commons to Welcome California State University, Sacramento Students this Fall

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The completion of Hornet Commons, a new student housing complex on the campus of California State University, Sacramento has been completed. Sundt Construction, Inc. served as the general contractor on the project. The 365,000-square-foot complex will house 284 apartments and 1,100 beds in six four-story buildings on the 11.5-acre site, which will boost on-campus housing by 33%. The new student housing project will include a swimming pool and a communal facility, which will contain a cafe, fitness center and community room. The project broke ground in 2019 and was designed by Steinberg Hart Architects.

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Ground Broken for New Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis Senior Apartments, Community Center

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The Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Missouri broke ground on the organization’s new Senior Apartments and Community Center in North St. Louis County. The 40,000-square-foot facility will be built in the City of Dellwood. KAI is providing Design-Build services on the project. The Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis’ mission is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The organization is committed to investing in the continued redevelopment of the West Florissant Corridor through Dellwood and Ferguson. This new development will give seniors in Dellwood not only the opportunity … Read more

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Grand Opening Celebrated for First Public Library in Dallas, Fort Worth Area for Children and Youth

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The new Reby Cary Youth Library in Fort Worth, Texas is no ordinary public library. With its activity stations, bright colors, interactive art installation and cozy cubbies, the library was designed to serve children, teens and their caregivers, as well as honor late Fort Worth civil rights pioneer and educator Reby Cary. A recent grand opening celebration for the $5.49-million library featured outdoor games, music performances, story times, craft activities and more. The general contractor on the project was FPI Builders, with KAI serving as architect. Named after local African American educator Reby Cary, who spent his life dedicated to … Read more

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