New Talent Named at Williams Company

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

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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Architecture Billings Index Ends Year on Positive Note

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There were a few occasions where demand for design services decreased from a month-to-month basis in 2015, but the Architecture Billings Index concluded the year in positive terrain and was so in 8-12 months of the year. 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 December ABI score was 50.9, up from the mark of 49.3 in the previous month. This score reflects a slight increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase … Read more

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Turner/STV Construction Oversee Landmark Police Training Complex Project

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The ribbon has officially been cut on the $745-million New York City Police Academy, a state-of-the-art 720,000-square-foot training complex in College Point, New York, that was successfully built thanks to the construction management expertise of the Turner/STV joint venture team. Turner/STV was contracted by the New York City Department of Design and Construction to provide construction and program management services for this landmark initiative. Together, with architects Perkins + Will, this integrated project team delivered a campus that provides the New York City Police Department with the most advanced police training facility in the United States. … Read more

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