McCarthy To Build First Ismaili Center in the United States

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has begun construction on the Ismaili Center in Houston, Texas, the first Ismaili Center in the United States. McCarthy is the general contractor on the project but is also self-performing all the concrete work. Spearheaded by the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the cultural center will serve as a gathering space open to all faiths. The Ismaili Center will consist of 11 acres of gardens, courtyards and terraces and a 150,000-square-foot, five-story, tripartite building featuring three elevated open terraces. Inside the building there will be a main atrium, interior courtyards open … Read more

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Cadence McShane Construction Awarded Contract for 1st Phase of Master-Planned Community in Austin

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Cadence McShane Construction has been selected by Reger Holdings, LLC as the general contractor for the first phase of the EastVillage Master Planned Community. EastVillage is a 425-acre master-planned community envisioned to be a robust and dynamic mixed-used development that will include commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and office buildings in the northeast side of Austin, Texas just outside the Samsung Campus.The first phase of the development is designed by Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects. This current phase is a part of an overall development plan comprised of two, four-story mixed-use structures. This phase includes 422 residential units with retail and … Read more

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Gilbane, Urban Health to Break Ground on New Health Center in New York

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Gilbane Building Company joined Urban Health Plan, a Federally Qualified Health Center in New York State, to break ground at 1095 Southern Boulevard to celebrate the development of their newest site. The 52,000-square-foot-healthcare facility, will expand access to quality primary and specialized healthcare and house programs designed to address some of the most critical health issues impacting Hunts Point and Longwood residents. Expected to open in the spring of 2024, the modern, five-story health center will also bring economic development and environmental health benefits to the community. For decades, the site occupied a dry cleaning business, which was later damaged … Read more

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Renovations Begin on Downtown Office for Hoffman Media

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Hoffman Media recently held a groundbreaking-style event to commemorate the project kick off, share architectural renderings and publicly announce plans for its new downtown headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. The project team includes construction firm Robins & Morton and architect Williams Blackstock Architects. The property will be called “The Hoffice” and was the previous office of the Waldrep, Stewart and Kendrick law firm, which has since relocated to Homewood. Plans for the building include the addition of video and photography production studios, state-of-the-art test kitchens and corporate office space. The existing building was demolished to the exterior wall, allowing the interior … Read more

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Construction Milestone Celebrated for New Downtown Huntsville Office Building

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A construction milestone was recently celebrated with the topping out of a new five-story office building in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. Once complete, the five-story, 77,000-square-foot office building will provide Class A office space and ground floor retail. Bank Independent’s Madison County headquarters will anchor the building on the ground floor and will occupy offices on the second and fifth floors. The remainder will be available for lease and can be customized to meet tenant needs. Nola | VanPeursem Architects is serving as the architectural firm, Robins & Morton is the lead contractor and Colliers International | Alabama is the leasing … Read more

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