CMAA Honors 15 Outstanding Construction Management Projects in 2025

The Construction Management Association of America has recognized 15 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2025 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million     Gemdale Aperture Phase II – Research & Development Owner: Gemdale USA CM/PM: Kitchell CEM  Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value less than $50 Million  San Pedro Waterfront Berths 74-83 Promenade Phase II Owner: Port of Los Angeles CM/PM Project Team: Port of Los Angeles Education: Construction value less than $50 Million Goochland County Public Schools, New Goochland Elementary School Owner: Goochland County Public Schools CM/PM Project Team: MBP Education: Construction value less … Read more

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CIM Seeks Donations for 2026 Auction at World of Concrete

The Concrete Industry Management program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year bachelor of science degree in concrete industry management – is seeking donations for its 2026 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m. The CIM Auction organizers are hoping for a record event in 2026. According to CIM Marketing Committee Chairman Brian Gallagher, the 2025 auction was a tremendous … Read more

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Balfour Beatty JV Celebrates Opening of Cesar Chavez Elementary School

Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Clark/Sullivan, celebrated the completion and grand opening of the new Cesar Chavez Elementary School for Sacramento City Unified School District. The newly constructed campus replaces both Edward Kemble Elementary and Cesar Chavez Intermediate School, uniting them into a single, modern learning environment. As the district’s largest campus to date, the school serves as a vibrant new home for 850 TK–6 students.  Balfour Beatty, Clark/Sullivan, along with Kitchell and Lionakis, delivered comprehensive campus improvements at Cesar Chavez Elementary including: Two-story classroom buildings with flexible, future-ready learning spaces A STEAM lab A dedicated wellness suite and … Read more

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Skanska Breaks Ground on Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center in North Carolina

Skanska has been selected by Durham Tech Community College to build the Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center at the college, located in North Carolina. The firm recently broke ground on the project which includes the demolition of the existing building. Construction is expected to be complete in March 2027. The new single-story 30,700-square-foot center will house 12 flexible, ballroom-style open lab modules, additional classroom space and various break rooms. The building will also feature study areas for the College’s BioWork and Biotechnology programs, as well as employee training space for life sciences companies. According to Durham County Economic Development, over … Read more

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

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

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