Architecture Billings Continue Growth into 2018

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The new year started on a strong note for architecture firms, as the Architecture Billings Index saw its highest January score since 2007. The American Institute of Architects reported the January ABI score was 54.7, up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.1, down from a reading of 62.0 the previous month, while the new design contracts index increased slightly from 53.4 to 53.9. “Healthy conditions … Read more

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Work Begins on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Expansion

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Gilbane Building Company has commenced construction on the new pharmaceutical manufacturing site expansion for Fresenius Kabi in Melrose Park, Illinois. The scope of work includes construction of a new $250-million, state-of-the-art manufacturing campus for generic sterile injectable pharmaceuticals. The expansion will feature fully automated aseptic filling lines using state-of-the-art isolator technology, expanded lyophilization (freeze-drying) capabilities, formulation areas, a dedicated warehouse for raw materials and components and an administration building with conference center, laboratories, office space and a cafeteria. This complex manufacturing facility will be completed utilizing a fast-track, phased design and phased procurement approach to achieve the … Read more

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Fluor Team Selected for Los Angeles International Airport Automated People Mover

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IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation’s joint venture team has been selected to Design-Build, finance, operate and maintain the Los Angeles International Airport Automated People Mover project for the Los Angeles World Airports, located in California. The project includes a total of six stations that will connect a new consolidated rental car facility, intermodal transportation facilities, expanded airport parking and Metro transit to the airline terminals. The project will provide reliable, time-certain access to the airline terminals for passengers and employees. Fluor will participate in every phase of the 30-year project. Fluor is an equity member of the LAX Integrated Express … Read more

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BNBuilders Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Class A R&D Building, Parking Structure

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – BNBuilders has been selected to construct Drawbridge Realty’s new Class A office building with surface parking and a parking structure on an adjacent site in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, California. The award comes as BNBuilders recently announced its move to a new 10,000-square-foot office to accommodate the firm’s growth. As part of its expansion, these new facilities will increase BNBuilders’ portfolio of research, healthcare, laboratory, civic and commercial projects. BNBuilders’ new award features two components: a new, three-story research & development office building with 4/1000 surface parking, and an adjacent parking structure to … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases in 269 Metro Areas Between December 2016, 2017

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Construction employment increased in 269 out of 358 metro areas between December 2016 and December 2017, declined in 43 and stagnated in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said new infrastructure funding would help ensure firms continue to expand their headcount in 2018. “Construction employment continues to expand amid robust private-sector demand in many parts of the country,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But with public-sector funding lagging, there is little doubt that more firms would be able to expand their headcount this year … Read more

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