Hilton Grand Islander Project Tops Out

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Hensel Phelps’ Hilton Grand Islander project recently commemorated the topping out of the 38-story concrete structure in Waikiki, Hawaii. Representatives from Hilton Worldwide, Blackstone Investment Group and the project design team joined with more than 500 members of the construction team to celebrate the occasion with a barbecue. Sitting only a block off the beach, the 375-foot structure is a defining part of the iconic Waikiki skyline. After completing the podium in the fall, the Hensel Phelps team worked diligently to place a structural floor every week. At 626,000 square feet and with a total of 30,000 yards of concrete … Read more

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May Construction Starts Rise 5 Percent

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $636.7 billion, new construction starts in May increased 5 percent from April, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Much of the growth came from the non-building construction sector (public works and electric utilities), which was lifted by a $3.8-billion oil pipeline in the upper Midwest, as well as by seven power plant projects with a combined cost of $4.3 billion. Residential building edged up slightly in May, as multifamily housing bounced back from its subdued April performance. However, nonresidential building in May retreated, sliding for the second month in … Read more

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3M Personal Safety Division Launches 3M Center for Respiratory Protection

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For construction superintendents tasked with running and overseeing the day-to-day operations on a construction site, finding tools and resources to make their project and safety managers more effective can be a great help. It’s important to feel secure in the knowledge that your team has resources and tools available to help them protect their crews, and ensure that everyone on site is compliant with current standards and regulations. Creating and implementing a respiratory protection program can be a complex and challenging task. From exposure assessments to respirator selection to fit testing, a written respiratory protection program has multiple requirements that … Read more

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McCarthy to Build Southwest Airlines’ New Facility

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DALLAS, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently won the award to build Southwest Airlines’ new office and training facility on the company’s corporate campus in Dallas, Texas. The new building, called “Wings”, consists of a 414,000-square-foot office building and an attached 367,000-square-foot flight training center which will house 18 flight simulator bays, associated offices and ancillary areas. The training portion of the structure will be constructed out of a special hardened building that can withstand 210 mile winds as it must remain operational every day of the year in all weather conditions. Also included in the project is a … Read more

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Knutson Awarded Whitewater State Park Minneiska Campground Project

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Knutson Construction has been awarded the contract to expand the existing Whitewater campground, located in Altura, Minnesota. The project is estimated at $7.2 million with an anticipated completion date of July 2017. The project consists of expanding the existing 2,700-acre park with a majority of the work consisting of site clearing, excavation, erosion control, bituminous and concrete pavement, water distribution system, septic system, electrical work, landscaping and site preparation. New buildings will be constructed throughout the campground, which include two sanitation buildings, three picnic shelters, four camper cabins and a photovoltaic system. Knutson will be working with … Read more

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