ACI Mechanical Names ABC’s National Young Professional of the Year

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives with Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Shon Smith, prefabrication manager at ACI Mechanical, Inc. in Ames, Iowa, has been named ABC’s first Young Professional of the Year. Smith was among three finalists for the award chosen based on their career achievement, leadership and vision for future industry enhancement from a field of more than 100 nominations. “Shon is a product of the opportunity our industry affords those who are willing to put in the effort to pursue their dreams and ABC is proud to honor Shon for his commitment to his craft and to promoting a … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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