Mortenson Expands Operations in Washington, D.C.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Mortenson Construction has expanded its operations in the Washington, D.C. area with the addition of a new office in McLean, Virginia. Mortenson has been serving the mission needs of the Federal Government across the United States for more than 30 years and has several projects underway in the Washington, D.C. area. Located at 8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 250, in McLean, the new office will be led by construction executive Brad Hunley. As an industry veteran, Hunley is an active member of the Society of American Military Engineers and is serving as president of the Design-Build Institute of … Read more

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Rudolph and Sletten Tops Out New San Diego Central Courthouse

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. recently celebrated the topping out of the new San Diego Central Courthouse in San Diego, California. The topping out recognized the work of the construction crews and project partners as the 25-story, $555-million project was assembled to its full height. When occupied in early 2017, the new courthouse will combine several of the Superior Court of San Diego County’s spaces and offer a full-service facility for criminal, civil, probate, family and small claims matters, with space for court administration, security operations and holding areas. The topping-out event included a ceremony as the … Read more

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Safety Ties Together Construction Industry

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WORCESTER, Pa. – More than 50 national and global construction firms have joined forces for the annual Safety Week, a construction industry-wide education and awareness event. Safety Week 2016 will be held May 2-6 to align with what the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and other federal agencies have set as the National Safety Stand-Down focusing on fall prevention on the job. Safety Week is an opportunity for people and companies – even competitors – to work together and rally around a common cause. During Safety Week, construction companies will take the opportunity to thank their employees for the commitment … Read more

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Architecture Billings Index Ends the First Quarter on Upswing

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The Architecture Billings Index reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the March ABI score was 51.9, up from the mark of 50.3 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 58.1, down from a reading of 59.5 the previous month. “The first quarter was somewhat disappointing … Read more

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Upgraded Asta Powerproject BIM Syncs Cost Estimating Data for 5-D Construction Planning

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DENVER, Colo. – Elecosoft just launched the latest version of Asta Powerproject BIM, which brings exciting new improvements in 4-D planning to help customers improve efficiency and win more business. This third iteration of the BIM product also boasts enriched cost estimation capabilities – working more closely with cost estimation systems to enable contractors to build a 5-D integrated project view. All changes were based on user requests and feedback, proving once again the company’s long-standing commitment to optimizing its products to align with user needs. “Our aim is to make sure our products continue to support our customers’ ability … Read more

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