Kraus-Anderson Completes $24 Million Windom Area Health in Windom, Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson has completed a new $24-million medical building in Windom, Minnesota for Windom Area Health. Recognizing the growing needs of the region, WAH partnered with Sanford Health to develop a 52,000-square foot clinic expansion owned by the city of Windom and funded by WAH. The project creates a connection to the existing hospital while establishing a separate clinic identity. Designed by Pope Architects, the new building houses Sanford Health Clinic, Windom Specialty Clinics and a third-floor shell space to accommodate future growth. Specialty clinics include OB/GYN, orthopedics, general surgery, pain management, mental health, integrative health and foot care. The building … Read more

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Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April. Any score below 50 indicates a billings decline, although this month’s score indicates that somewhat fewer firms reported a decline in billings in May than in April. Inquiries into new work increased this month for the first time since January, reflecting the modest degree of stabilization in the economy recently. However, the value of signed design contracts continued to decline, indicating that while clients are starting to explore new projects, they remain hesitant to sign a contract committing to … Read more

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Ribbon-Cutting Held for New Emergency Medical Services Base in Rolla, Missouri

A ribbon-cutting was held for Phelps Health’s new Emergency Medical Services base. Built by McCarthy Building Companies, the building replaces an aging EMS station and enhances emergency response capabilities in the region. Located on the main Phelps Health campus in Rolla, Missouri, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, approximately 105 miles south of St. Louis, the base was partially funded by a $4 million American Rescue Plan Act grant from the state of Missouri. Its strategic location brings EMS teams closer to the emergency department while maintaining easy access to I-44. The 17,500-square-foot facility enhances Phelps Health’s emergency response … Read more

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McCarthy Building Company Tops Out Casino Del Sol Grant Road Property in Tucson, Arizona

McCarthy Building Companies recently celebrated the topping-out milestone for Casino Del Sol’s new Grant Road casino, located in Tucson, Arizona. The new property is an investment for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe — bringing 1,000 new jobs and expanding the tribe’s economic footprint in Southern Arizona. The development will feature a 154,000-square-foot casino, with multiple dining venues and a 360,000-square-foot, four-level parking structure designed to accommodate 1,026 vehicles and a surface parking lot for additional parking. The new casino building will feature a lobby, high limit playing room, slots, sportsbook area, player’s club and table games, as well as a food court, … Read more

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Andy Higgins Appointed to International Code Council Board of Directors

The International Code Council appointed Andy Higgins, customer success division executive director for the city of Seattle, Washington, Department of Construction and Inspections, to its 2024-25 Board of Directors. Appointed by Code Council Board President David Spencer, CBO, and ratified by the full board, Higgins assumed a vacated director at large seat on June 10. Higgins brings over 28 years of experience in permitting, construction management and building inspection to the board. He holds many Code Council certifications including building code official and master code professional and has served on many Code Council committees, including the exam development committees for … Read more

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