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
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
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
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
Carl Whitaker Recognized for Excellence in Crane & Rigging Training
SANFORD, Fla. — Carl Whitaker, a training specialist for Crane Institute of America since 2007, was recently named 2015 Professional Honorable Mention by Crane & Rigging Hot Line and Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals. The Annual Training Excellence Award winners are selected by a panel of industry judges for having a positive impact on safety, encouraging accountability in the workplace and demonstrating qualities of innovation and leadership. “Carl’s success as a trainer is due to blending illustrative and hands-on techniques while taking a learner-centered approach,” said Jim Headley, president of Crane Institute. “Carl knows that people learn by doing. … Read more






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