Delbert Feenstra of Knutson Construction Receives Builder of the Year Award

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Delbert Feenstra, of Knutson Construction’s Rochester, Minnesota division, has recently been named Builder of the Year by the Rochester Area Builders Association. Out of five nominees, Feenstra was selected by the association’s board of directors, an honor recognizing him for his time, enthusiasm and dedication to the association over the past year. Feenstra has been an active member of the RAB for nine years. In 2015 Feenstra served on the Development and Permit Process Advisory Committee, Program Committee, Executive Committee and board of directors.

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U.S. Non-Residential Construction Retreats 6.9% in December

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Non-residential construction starts declined 6.9 percent from November to December in the U.S., according to a new report from construction data provider CMD. December’s new construction total, $22.2 billion, was 7 percent lower than December 2014. The retreat in construction starts was only slightly higher than the construction activity typical of November to December. However, compared to the five-year average for December from 2010 to 2014, starts increased 9.2 percent. Among the three major subcategories of non-residential construction, commercial and heavy engineering/civil activity decreased 4 and 6.2 percent respectively, but by far the most dramatic change from November to December … Read more

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New Talent Named at Williams Company

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ORLANDO, Fla.—Bob Lipscomb was recently named CEO at Williams Company. Having previously served as president, Lipscomb began his career with Williams Company in 1988. He is a licensed general contractor in five states and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida’s School of Building Construction. Taylor Huddleston was promoted to president at Williams Company. A 23-year construction veteran, Huddleston joined Williams Company in 2000 and previously served as executive vice president. As president, he now has overall responsibility for day-to-day operations. Huddleston holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Mark Brown, Luciana … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Marquee Park District Project in Dallas

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DALLAS, Texas — The evolution of Uptown Dallas, Texas, continues with Park District, a one-of-a-kind project that will further connect the Arts District, downtown and Uptown, providing tenants, residents and the public a unique way to experience Klyde Warren Park and the city. Balfour Beatty Construction was chosen by joint venture partners Trammell Crow Company and Met Life, Inc., to provide preconstruction and construction services. Designed by HKS Architects, the 916,000-square-foot, mixed-used development will sit on the 3-acre parcel between Pearl Street, Olive Street and Klyde Warren Park. The landscape architecture firm responsible for Klyde Warren Park’s award-winning design, the … Read more

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