Korte Begins Work on $18M Project at Aberdeen Proving Ground

The Korte Company was awarded a Design-Build contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District for the design and construction of 500-member Army Reserve Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Aberdeen Proving Ground is one of the most diversified military installations in the United States and the work that takes place at this 72,000-acre complex touches almost every aspect of U.S. military operations. Home to the world’s leaders in research, development, testing and evaluation of materiel, APG serves as a primary center for science and technology. The project consists of an approximately 69,009-square-foot training center and options for … Read more

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Construction Employment Declines September 2014-15, Labor Shortage Continues

Construction employment declined in 144 out of 358 metro areas between September 2014 and September 2015, while construction was stagnant in 55 and increased in 159 metro areas, according to a new analysis of federal employment data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said many contractors are having a hard time finding qualified workers to fill available positions, which may account for the underwhelming employment figures. “It appears that many of these job losses have more to do with a lack of workers than they do a lack of work,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the … Read more

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TKC Awarded Visitor’s Quarters at Scott Air Force Base

The Korte Company was recently awarded a construction contract for a six-story, 284-room Visitor’s Quarters at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. When completed in the fall of 2017, the 170,000-square-foot facility is designed to be USGBC LEED Certified Silver. The guest rooms include many of the amenities as a hotel room, including a bed, desk, closet, as well as a microwave and refrigerator. Business suites, located on the upper floors, are larger and have additional square footage for an in-room washer and dryer. The facility also includes a fitness area, conference rooms, retail shops, business center, administrative offices, an … Read more

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Felling Trailers Online Auction to Benefit Alzheimer’s Disease Organization

SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Felling Trailers conducted its third online auction of a FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. The company wanted to bring awareness of and support to Alzheimer’s disease and individuals affected by the disease. Felling Trailers manufactured and painted one of its most popular trailers “Alzheimer’s purple” and auctioned it online for 10 days during the month of October. Tredit Tire donated the wheels and Midwest Industrial Coatings, Inc. donated the custom metallic purple paint for this trailer and cause. One hundred percent of the $2,975 winning bid benefits Act on Alzheimer’s — … Read more

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BNBuilders Begins Construction on Illumina San Diego Facility Expansion

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — BNBuilders will commence construction on the Illumina manufacturing expansion in San Diego, California. BNBuilders is tasked with the interior build-out of a new 300,000-square-foot facility to expand Illumina’s existing San Diego operations. Specializing in biotech construction projects, BNBuilders is utilizing its technical expertise to support the growth of the biotech industry in San Diego and the West Coast. As part of the expansion team from the conceptual stage, BNBuilders is providing both preconstruction and construction services to Illumina. The project will include the expansion of the central plant, and the interior build-out of the shell into … Read more

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