1st Hyatt Centric Boutique Hotel Underway in Charlotte

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A Hyatt Centric hotel project for the upscale Apex SouthPark development in Charlotte, North Carolina, is underway with JE Dunn Construction as general contractor. The 135,000-square-foot Hyatt Centric SouthPark will feature 175 rooms and amenities including retail and restaurant on the ground level, bar and pre-function/ballroom on the second level and fitness and restaurant/bar on the ninth-level rooftop. As is customary for the brand, the new Hyatt Centric SouthPark boasts unique design features in both public spaces and guestrooms, including a monumental stair feature connecting the first and second levels. Beacon IMG is the developer of Hyatt Centric SouthPark. Apex … Read more

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Construction Employment Continues to Decline, AGC Calls for New Relief Steps

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Construction employment decreased from June to July in 26 states and the District of Columbia as earlier widespread job gains gave way to more project cancellations, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials said construction employment is likely to continue falling in many parts of the country without new federal recovery measures, including liability reform and new infrastructure funding. “Renewed outbreaks of coronavirus in numerous states likely caused many project owners and investors to pull back on planned construction,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Meanwhile, budget problems in … Read more

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Construction Complete on Multi-Family Residence Near Atlanta

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Construction of Noble Vines at Braselton, a new multi-family residence near Atlanta, Georgia, is complete. The development was constructed on behalf of Claret Communities utilizing HUD 221(d)(4) financing. Built with sustainability in mind, it meets the National Green Building Standard Bronze Level. McShane Construction Company served as general contractor on the project. Positioned on nearly 18 acres of land, Noble Vines at Braselton features 10 three-story, wood-frame garden-style apartment buildings incorporating a total of 248 units. Each unit boasts of an open floor plan and integrates attractive tile backsplashes, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The development … Read more

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Construction to Begin on OSU Academic Facility at Center for Health Sciences

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The North Academic Building at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Health Sciences campus, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is now under construction and is expected to open in fall 2022. Dewberry completed initial programming and conceptual design for the new North Academic Building and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in 2018. By relocating and upgrading services from multiple buildings in the center of campus, this new building is the first phase of a master plan focused on health and advancement in research and education. Once complete, the ME office will be one of just a few nationally that … Read more

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Crane Industry Services Offers Construction Career Path for Military Veterans

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Crane Industry Services, LLC is working with staffing company AEG to help returning members of the military become job-ready in the construction trades as they transition back into the civilian workforce. The Department of Defense program is called SkillBridge. AEG pairs the individuals to partnering employers, while CIS evaluates their military credentials and trains them for a construction career. SkillBridge is an opportunity for separating service members to plan their lives after the military. The program matches civilian opportunities to their job training and work experience at the end of their military duty. It allows service members to enhance their … Read more

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