Sundt Delivering Texas Project More than a Month Ahead of Schedule

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Sundt Construction reached substantial completion last month on U.S. Highway 84 and bridge reconstruction project near Abilene, the latest of several heavy civil jobs finished in Texas. Work included demolition and reconstruction of a 530-foot bridge over Union Pacific Railroad tracks, reconstruction of U.S. 84 and new lighting and roadway barrier improvements. The U.S. 84 project included around half a mile of roadway that was fully reconstructed and installation of 40,000 cubic yards of embankment used to bring the grade up to match the finish slab elevation of the new bridge, which was built by Sundt’s Concrete Division. Despite weather … Read more

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Construction Topped Out at River Point

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Hines, an international real estate firm, held a ceremony recently to celebrate the topping out of River Point, Chicago, Illinois’ ultra-modern 52-story office tower being developed by Ivanhoé Cambridge, Hines and Levy Family Partners. The 1.1-million-square-foot building is located in Chicago’s West Loop submarket and is designed by Pickard Chilton. River Point will offer world-class architecture and first-class amenities, including a 1.5-acre public park and landscaped river walk, restaurants, a fitness center and extraordinary views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The building has been designed to achieve LEED Gold. General contractor Lendlease raised the final … Read more

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DPR Construction Set to Move its Washington D.C. Area Office in 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – DPR Construction’s Washington, D.C. area office will debut its new Reston, Virginia, location in spring 2016. Relocating from Falls Church, Virginia, DPR will complete the 20,000-square-foot renovation with plans to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification from the International Living Future Institute. DPR, along with Architect, SmithGroupJJR, plan to include a new front entrance, multiple skylights, area for a large training room, exercise space, an open-plan workplace, highly efficient mechanical systems, the latest in LED lighting technology and solar panels to achieve energy independence. DPR has previously completed four net-zero energy projects across the country, three of … Read more

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Tocci Building Companies Completes Luxurious Residential, Retail Development

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WOBURN, Mass. – Tocci Building Companies has completed work on Waltham Landing located at 431 River Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. Developed by Charles River Place, LLC, the luxury residential project totals 51,000 square feet and features 34 two-bedroom apartment units atop four ground-level retail spaces comprising 8,260 square feet. Each apartment, including the four penthouse units, features an open-concept layout with high-end amenities including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, kitchen islands, state-of-the-art keyless entry and hardwood floors. Additionally, Waltham Landing features an abundance of on-site amenities such as a fitness/wellness center, designated parking spots, high-quality ground floor retail, electric car … Read more

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MC Industrial Promotes Jared Ragsdale to Safety Director

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — MC Industrial, Inc., an independent McCarthy company, recently announced the promotion of Jared Ragsdale to safety director. He will have the primary responsibility for overseeing MC Industrial’s corporate safety program. As corporate safety director, Ragsdale will oversee all day-to-day planning and administration of MC Industrial’s rigorous safety program, including interim life safety and OSHA compliance company-wide. He will perform safety risk analyses of construction activities with subcontractors and trade workers, and interface with each client’s personnel to ensure all projects are coordinated with the owner’s safety requirements and policies. Joining the company in 2007, Ragsdale most … Read more

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