Exterior Restoration Work on Bowdoin College’s Coles Tower is Recognized

PORTLAND, Maine — In appreciation of the great efforts taken to preserve historic properties across the state, Maine Preservation recognized Consigli Construction Co., Inc., for its outstanding work to restore Coles Tower at Bowdoin College. The “2015 Statewide Historic Preservation Honor Award for Restoration” specifically acknowledged the company’s craftsmanship and engineering to repair the exterior of the building. Featuring a base that flares 10 feet wider from the top, a roof parapet incapable of bearing the load of swing staging and concrete window soffits too deep to access, the building proved a difficult challenge for the Consigli team to access. To … Read more

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Preconstruction Underway for New UNC Campus Commons

DENVER, Colo. — Adolfson & Peterson Construction was selected by University of Northern Colorado for the new Campus Commons building. AP will work closely with the University and the design firms of Semple Brown and Handprint Architecture. The Campus Commons will be an innovative navigation and support hub for students, a showcase for UNC’s world-class music and musical theater programs and a gateway to UNC. The new LEED Gold 114,000-gross-square-foot building will tie into the University Center but have the appearance of standing alone. In addition to space for a fully integrated student support operation, it will include a 600-seat performance … Read more

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South Coast Improvement Completes Milton Academy Renovations

MILTON, Mass. — South Coast Improvement Company has completed renovation projects at Milton Academy, 170 Centre Street in Milton, Massachusetts. The projects took place at the Athletic and Convocation Center and at the Robert Saltonstall gymnasium. The renovation at the ACC building entailed the conversion of a storage area into two changing areas and a shower room for home and visiting hockey teams. Each changing room included all new electrical, plumbing fixtures and benches, as well as specialized flooring to absorb the impact of hockey skates. The RGG renovation featured the conversion of three classrooms into two smaller classrooms and one … Read more

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Gilbane Awarded Construction of West Virginia University Coliseum Complex

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Gilbane Building Company has been selected by West Virginia University as construction manager for their Coliseum Complex Athletic Project in Morgantown, West Virginia. The coliseum is home to the Mountaineers men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as other athletic programs. The project will include renovations to approximately 188,000 square feet of space including office and administrative spaces, the coliseum concourse, natatorium building and annex and the men’s locker room facilities. A 15,000-square-foot Olympic sports weight room will be constructed for players and students. This new area will include free weight training area, nutrition station and office/storage … Read more

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Sundt Establishes Center for Craft Excellence Amid Industry Worker Shortage

TEMPE, Ariz. — Sundt Construction, Inc. has responded to the construction industry’s skilled labor shortage by opening its own training center for craft employees in Phoenix, Arizona. The Center for Craft Excellence is intended to give Sundt a leg up in the race to find, develop and retain quality craft workers in a competitive marketplace that is struggling to rebuild following the loss of more than 2 million jobs during the Great Recession. “What’s unique about Sundt is that our training goes far beyond an apprentice program. We provide an opportunity for 100 percent of our craft to engage in … Read more

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