Final Steel Beam Set in Roof of New Los Angeles Clippers Arena

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An important construction milestone was achieved as the final steel beam was installed in the roof of the Intuit Dome – the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers. Approximately 10,500 tons of structural steel in the bowl was erected in eight months. This includes seven roof trusses that each weigh 200 tons. Clippers’ team officials, including owner Steve Ballmer, the players and dignitaries including Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, gathered for the signing of the final beam and ceremonial topping out of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Intuit Dome is a 1.3 million-square-foot, 18,000-seat NBA arena with five … Read more

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New Learning Commons Provides Collaborative, Social Spaces

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The new Learning Commons at Kettering University located in Flint, Michigan complements the university’s curriculum with a facility  focused on collaboration, ideation and digital technology. The new 105,000-square-foot Learning Commons incorporates building systems that speak to the permanence and longevity of the institution, while offering durability for the decades ahead. The four-story design features an open-air atrium, and a skylight that fills the entire interior space with natural light. The first and second floors feature public gathering, dining and collaborative spaces, focused on creating dynamic social spaces for students. The third and fourth floors consist of additional collaborative spaces and … Read more

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4 Bears Casino & Lodge in North Dakota Adds New 7-Story Hotel Tower

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4 Bears Casino & Lodge will begin a major renovation, adding a seven-story hotel tower. The property is located on the western shore of Lake Sakakawea between Minot and Williston in New Town, North Dakota. The project team includes Wenaha Group, Kraus-Anderson and TBE Architects. The original 4 Bears Motor Lodge began in the 70s with 40 rooms. In 1993, a casino was added, followed over the years with various expansions and improvements, including restaurants, an event center, marina, RV park, water park, convenience store/car wash/liquor store and River Willow gaming boat. The overall $95-million project includes an 18,000-square-foot demolition … Read more

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Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center’s Renovation, Expansion Project Tops Out

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The Bon Secours – St. Francis Medical Center’s renovation and expansion project in Midlothian, Virginia recently topped out. Construction includes renovations to existing spaces and the addition of two floors to help the hospital meet patient needs and provide more acute care services. Skanska is serving as general contractor. The expansion aspect of the project includes adding two floors above the existing surgical department, a new med-surg nursing unit with 24 beds, an additional intensive care unit with 24 beds and neonatal intensive care unit rooms. As part of the renovation of the existing building, the former ICU unit on … Read more

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Cadence McShane Hosts Topping Out Ceremony for Anthology of Highland Park in Texas

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Cadence McShane Construction Company, Anthology Senior Living and PRDG Architects celebrated the topping out milestone for the Anthology of Highland Park assisted living and memory care facility located near Downtown Dallas, Texas as the project team placed the uppermost steel member of the building. The facility is a 130,000-square-foot, 11-story development. The 121-unit high rise features 24 memory care units occupying the second floor and 97 assisted living units on the remaining floors. The assisted living units include eight studios, 53 one-bedroom units and 36 spacious two-bedroom/two-bathroom configurations. The property will feature amenities tailored to the needs of its residents, … Read more

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