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

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

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

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

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

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

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McShane to Build Manufacturing Facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin

McShane Construction Company was selected to provide Design-Build construction services for a 174,367-square-foot build-to-suit industrial facility. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the client will use the facility for manufacturing and warehousing metal products. Project highlights include: 174,367 square feet 40-foot clear height 10 truck docks Four drive-in doors 86-acre site June 2026 completion Positioned on an 86-acre site, the precast building will integrate 77,100 square feet of manufacturing space and 52,500 square feet of warehouse space with a 40-foot clear height, 10 truck docks and four drive-in doors. The building will also feature 9,000 square feet of office space with a … Read more

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Robins & Morton Marks Completion of Baptist Neighborhood Hospital-Rigsby

The one-story, 10,862-square-foot acute-care facility will bring emergency services to the Rigsby neighborhood on the east side of San Antonio. The facility is a joint-venture partnership between Baptist Health System and Emerus. The facility will have 10 examination rooms and one triage room, while providing a wide range of emergency services. “We are excited to mark the completion of this emergency department, which will increase access to healthcare in our community,” Robins & Morton Division Manager Eric Groat said. “We look forward to seeing this facility have a lasting, positive impact in our community for many years to come.” Robins … Read more

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