Swinerton Completes First Phase of Security Enhancement with Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake’s Central Valley School District

  • Posted on

Swinerton Builders has completed the first phase of a $2.8 million, district-wide initiative to upgrade front entry vestibule systems for Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake’s Central Valley School District. The initial five of ten planned upgrades are now in place, reflecting CVSD’s commitment to creating safer, more controlled access points at its schools. These upgrades will be completed at eight elementary schools and two middle schools across the district. The progressive Design-Build project included redesigning and modernizing main entry points, including restrooms, reception areas and administrative spaces to enhance safety, functionality and overall appeal. Entry point upgrades included locking double … Read more

Filed under: News, ProjectsTagged with: ,

Construction Begins on Modular Freestanding Emergency Department in North Carolina

  • Posted on

Construction has started on the Atrium Health Concord Freestanding Emergency Department in Concord, North Carolina. The 11,021-square-foot project is being built entirely using modular construction. The offsite construction method produces an entire building in large modules – individual sections or units – that are then transported to the site, assembled and finished. This approach offers several advantages, including faster project timelines, improved quality control, reduced onsite workforce, reduced waste and minimized site disruption. Because much of the work occurs simultaneously – site preparation and module fabrication – projects can often be completed more quickly than with traditional construction methods. The … Read more

Filed under: News, ProjectsTagged with:

eBook – Rejecting Drywall’s ‘Hidden Costs’: Advancing Temporary Containment

  • Posted on

Temporary drywall may seem straightforward, but it’s anything but cheap. Hidden labor hours, disruptive dust and debris, costly demolition, and thousands of pounds of waste sent to landfills can quickly derail project budgets and schedules. The eBook, Rejecting Drywall’s Hidden Costs, uncovers these real drawbacks of drywall for temporary containment and highlights a smarter alternative: reusable modular walls. With installation speeds up to 100 feet per hour, reusability across dozens of projects, and lifecycle costs as low as $10 per linear foot, these systems deliver measurable ROI. Enter your information to download this free resource provided by STARC and discover a … Read more

Filed under: NewsTagged with:

Santa Rosa City Schools Breaks Ground on New Classroom Building at Piner High School

  • Posted on

Santa Rosa City Schools celebrated the groundbreaking of a new classroom building to serve seventh and eighth grade students at Piner High School. Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and constructed by Blach Construction, the modern facility will be delivered on an expedited timeframe as the campus transitions to include both junior high and senior high programs for the 2026-27 school year. The new 16,000 square-foot, two-story building will feature 11 standard classrooms, one dedicated science classroom, all-access restrooms and essential support spaces. Emphasizing a conducive learning environment, the facility will provide abundant natural light, superior indoor air quality, new technology … Read more

Filed under: News, ProjectsTagged with: , ,

Former DOJ Office Converted into Luxury Apartments in Washington, D.C.

  • Posted on

Construction firm CFP, a division of Clark Construction, and developer Foulger-Pratt have announced the completion of Accolade, a landmark project that transformed a former Department of Justice office building into Washington, D.C.’s newest luxury apartments. The Accolade is now the closest residential building to the White House. The 13-story, 280,000-square-foot building has been converted into 243 modern residences, setting a new standard for complex adaptive reuse in the nation’s capital. Residents will enjoy a suite of high-end amenities, including a fitness center, a central courtyard and a rooftop lounge with water features and sweeping city views. The project’s complexity centered … Read more

Filed under: News, ProjectsTagged with: ,