Construction to Begin on Norfolk IKEA this Fall

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NORFOLK, Va. — Swedish home furnishings store IKEA hopes to break ground on its new Hampton Roads location this fall. The company announced its plans to open the 331,000-square-foot Norfolk, Virginia store last year. The company had initially planned to begin construction as early as this spring, but ran into unexpected development issues. Because the land backs up to a reservoir, IKEA will build a parking facility and elevate the site for underground stormwater retention. IKEA has said the store is expected to support about 500 construction jobs, with 250 jobs in the store once it opens, which is scheduled … Read more

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SEAA Confirms President Elect, Board Members for 2017-2019

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –During its April Board of Directors Meeting, the Steel Erectors Association of America elected David Schulz of Schulz Iron Works Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, as president elect. As an active member of the executive committee, he will take office as president in 2018. All other officers will complete their two-year term in 2018. They are: Sitting president: Josh Cilley, American Steel and Precast Erectors and Buckner Companies Vice president, associate: Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency Inc. Treasurer: Geoff Kress, Gardner-Watson Decking Inc. Secretary: Chris Legnon, Cooper Steel Immediate past president: Steve Burkholder, S&R Enterprises LLC Board members confirmed … Read more

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Contractor Selected for Next Phase of Lake Nona Town Center

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Tavistock Development company has selected Hoar Construction as the preconstruction program manager and master general contractor for the next phase of development of the Lake Nona Town Center, which will include a collection of more than one million square feet of retail, restaurant, entertainment, office and hospitality uses located in Orlando, Florida. Developed by Tavistock Development Company, with Steiner + Associates serving as the exclusive retail planning, leasing and development services partner, Hoar Construction plans to break ground on the next phase of construction in the fall with anticipated completion in 2020. Hoar Construction brings the experience … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases In 264 out of 358 Metro Areas Between June 2016, 2017

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Construction employment increased in 264 out of 358 metro areas between June 2016 and June 2017, declined in 57 and stagnated in 37, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that even though most metro areas added construction jobs, the employment gains were particularly pronounced in the western third of the country. “Western metro areas, from southern California and Nevada to Oregon and Washington, logged many of the largest absolute and percentage increases in construction employment in the past year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Construction of New Westin Jackson Hotel

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JACKSON, Miss. – Brasfield & Gorrie has completed work on the Westin Jackson, a new full-service hotel in Jackson, Mississippi. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the hotel. Conveniently located in the growing downtown area, the Westin Jackson is the first luxury global hotel brand in the city. The nine-story, 174,000-square-foot structure features 203 rooms and suites. Amenities include a fitness center, restaurant, resort-style spa, Westin club lounge and indoor pool. The facility also features 12,000 square feet of meeting space. Participants in the development include Capital Hotel Associates, Wischermann Partners, Hinds County, Jackson Redevelopment Authority and the State … Read more

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