New Underground Utilities Prepare Way for Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Hospital

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Largescale utility construction is underway in Torrance, California, at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center campus. The project is part of preparations for a replacement hospital, which is in the design phase. Abbott Construction is leading the make-ready utility portion of the project to support the new outpatient treatment and support building. The work goes deep underground, and includes electrical and telecommunication duct banks, domestic and fire water lines, storm system infrastructure and other low voltage utilities. With the existing hospital active and serving patients, the construction surrounding it is highly coordinated. Plans for the future replacement hospital project include a 468,000-square-foot … Read more

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Solicitation for Design-Build Construction Contract

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The Department of State and Overseas Buildings Operations are requesting submissions for design-build construction services for the construction of the new consulate project in Curaçao. OBO seeks responses from the nation’s top constructors to produce facilities of outstanding quality and value. Bidders must possess or be able to obtain a defense counterintelligence and security agency secret facility security clearance with secret safeguarding capability. All submissions must be received by 3 p.m. ET on Oct. 20. Find the full announcement here.

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McCarthy Completes Fountain at Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park

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McCarthy Building Companies has completed the installation of the Nancy Best Fountain at Klyde Warren Park, a water feature that will be one of the highlights of the 5.2-acre park located in the heart of Dallas, Texas. By day, the fountain will serve as an interactive play area and respite as the fountain features a 5,000-square foot splash pad, which can accommodate hundreds of children. Every night, the fountain will display a choreographed water, light and music show, which will change monthly. The fountain’s design, created by Fluidity Design Consultants, features three stainless-steel “trees,” 14 “rosebud” bubblers and 106 small … Read more

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NCCER Launches ‘The Builders’ Table’ Podcast

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research announced its first podcast, The Builders’ Table, is available for download. This podcast features construction industry leaders and professionals to educate, empower and engage listeners on the importance of the industry. The podcast addresses the need to inspire the next generation of craft professionals through in-depth conversations and develop solutions that will move the industry forward. The podcast is hosted by Jennifer Wilkerson, NCCER’s vice president of innovation and advancement. As a former high school teacher and part owner in a welding company, Wilkerson has a passion for education and construction that … Read more

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McCarthy Begins Mobilization of Construction Workforce, Hiring for Solar Project in Texas

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McCarthy Building Companies has contracted with Leeward Renewable Energy as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for a utility-scale solar farm in Pearsall, Texas. The company is responsible for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the 200-megawatt facility. McCarthy’s renewable energy & storage team is hiring approximately 150 craftworkers to construct the Horizon Solar project, with new crews starting work in October. The project will have 300 construction workers onsite at peak construction. The majority of the workers will be recruited from the local area and the military veteran community. Area residents and military veterans interested in working on … Read more

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