Former Shriner’s Hospital Transforms into Comprehensive Blood Cancer Healing Center

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A facility in Ohio that was formerly a hospital for Shriner’s has been transformed into the Blood Cancer Healing Center, a new space for patients served by the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. The existing masonry façade has been sealed and restored, preserving the building’s historical integrity while ensuring modern functionality. The facility offers every aspect of care — from inpatient and outpatient services to survivorship, integrative medicine, spiritual support and cutting-edge research — all under one roof. The project team included Skanska and Champlin Architecture. The 218,000-square-foot renovation project includes significant building upgrades and enhancements to meet UC Health and the University of Cincinnati’s standards. Additionally, the project involved … Read more

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Modernization of Historic Carnegie-Era Libraries Underway

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Two Carnegie public library branches in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will undergo extensive modernization, while also retaining the historic character of each. Working in conjunction with Rebuild Philadelphia and DIGroup Architecture, general contractors Pride Enterprises and TN Ward Company, respectively, recently broke ground for the reconstruction of these early 20th century-era buildings: the $13.2-million Carnegie-funded Paschalville (circa 1915) and the $8.5-million Blanche A. Nixon Cobbs Creek (circa 1925) library branches. Serving the Paschalville, Elmwood and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods, these important community anchors are a key resource for local students and workforce development. Like many historic places, the libraries required a site, structure, … Read more

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Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Utility Construction Project Wraps Up

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Construction is complete for the $3.3-million utility infrastructure extension project in preparation of construction of the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry located between the United States and Mexico from State Route 11. The project was awarded to Skanska by the San Diego Association of Governments and California Department of Transportation in July 2023. The project extended sanitary sewer systems in the area and water services for the Otay Water District, along with related services for San Diego Gas & Electric, AT&T and COX Communications, to accommodate all future points of entry. The project scope included: Installation of 950 linear … Read more

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Landmark Bread Building Redevelopment Underway in Downtown Hollywood, Florida

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The Bread Building Project — a mixed-use residential building on Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, Florida — is part of the revitalization program for a neighborhood that will include retail, restaurants, office space and additional residential living. Situated on the former site of the historic Bread Building manufacturing plant, the project will include 362 units, along with retail space. It will overlook ArtsPark and feature an amenity deck to provide panoramic views of the city. The building welcomes residents with a custom-wrapped rope light fixture in the reception area, full-height walnut slat partitions, natural countertops and exposed structure and wall … Read more

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Formation Interests, Crescent Real Estate Break Ground on Formation Park 10 Arizona

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Formation Interests, Crescent Real Estate, Willmeng Construction and the city of Goodyear, Arizona came together for the groundbreaking ceremony of Formation Park 10. FThis is the first project outside of Texas for Formation, a development and investment company based in Dallas. Phase 1 of Formation Park 10 consists of 427,000 square feet across two buildings and includes a large park to serve as an amenity for future tenants and the surrounding community. Formation CEO Adam Herrin said his company chose the Goodyear site for the proximity to freeways, surrounding amenities and the potential for growth in the area. Goodyear Mayor Joe Pazzillo attended the groundbreaking ceremony and expressed his delight in welcoming … Read more

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