Classic Hilton Head Restaurant Set for Major Facelift

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The Quarterdeck Restaurant on the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for decades has been a staple for visitors and local residents. It will now stand to exist for many more thanks to a major construction project underway. The Sea Pines Resort engaged JE Dunn Construction to helm the project, which includes the demolition of the original structure, followed by the construction of the new Quarterdeck Restaurant, designed by Hart Howerton. Located next to the historic Harbour Town Lighthouse, the new restaurant will stand two stories tall and expand to 23,000 square feet, rebuilt to reflect a … Read more

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Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity Largest Capital Construction Project for Radford University

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Skanska has been selected to build Radford University’s new Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity. Located in Radford, Virginia, the $80.5-million, 177,917-square-foot building will replace the existing space for the College of Visual and Performing Arts and create interdisciplinary student spaces. The Center represents the largest capital construction project in the history of Radford University in terms of total project funding and square footage. The new building will allow for the cross-disciplinary collaboration of educational programs in the arts, health sciences and technology, and will include state-of-the-art facilities, such as: 475-seat performing arts theatre auditorium fashion and interior design labs … Read more

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Rodney Normand Joins Strong Man Safety Products as Regional Sales Manager

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Strong Man Safety Products Corporation has hired Rodney Normand as regional sales manager. He brings over 16 years of experience and expertise to the company. Elaine Kinder, co-founder and owner of Strong Man, says she and the rest of the company are delighted to have Normand join the team. “I am excited to join Strong Man Safety Products. I look forward to serving the safety and containment marketplace by providing superior products and services. Relationships matter and my focus will be to make our distributors successful,” Normand said. He can be reached at 1-800-950-6999 or via email at rodneyn@strongman.com. For … Read more

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Materials Price Increases, Supply Chain Cause Contractor Concerns

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The cost of goods and services used in construction accelerated further in April as more items logged double-digit increases over the past year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Meanwhile, nonresidential contractors struggled with delays in receiving materials and intensifying competition that limited their ability to pass on higher costs. Association officials urged the Biden administration to quickly roll back tariffs and quotas on imported construction materials that are adding to costs and availability problems.   “Today’s producer price index report — bad though it is — actually understates the severity of … Read more

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The Utility Expo 2021 Opens Registration

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Registration for The Utility Expo 2021, Sept. 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, is officially open. The Utility Expo show floor has expanded to nearly 1.32 million square feet and will welcome over 800 of the top manufacturers and service providers in the industry. The Utility Expo, known for attendees’ ability to test drive equipment, attracts professionals from all utility sectors. Attendees can select from three badge options, providing access for every day of the show. Field classrooms walk the show floor and share best practices on equipment utilization and identifying key features that may bring value to … Read more

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