Brasfield & Gorrie Breaks Ground on $110M Office Campus in Cary, N.C.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Brasfield & Gorrie has broken ground on a $110-million office campus in Cary, N.C. for Highwoods Properties. A groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the development was held at the site which fronts Lake Crabtree on Weston Parkway. “From conceptual core and shell design to the completion of tenant interior fit-up, we are collaborating with the owner, tenant and design team to bring this project to life,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Vice President and Division Manager Eric Perkinson. “We are very excited to break ground on this project and honored to have been selected by Highwoods and MetLife … Read more

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Skanska USA to Construct New Facility at the Duke Eye Center

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DURHAM, N.C. — Skanska USA announced it has been awarded a $33-million contract for the construction of a new facility at the Duke Eye Center.  “The Duke Eye Center construction will assist Duke to better serve the fast-growing region and meet the needs of their unique patients by integrating the latest technologies in a comfortable environment,” said Senior Project Manager Greg Shenkler, Skanska USA. Construction is underway for the 125,700-square-foot building, which will offer a patient- and family centered approach to care and includes parking and a covered entrance with prominent presence along Erwin Road. The design incorporates Duke's new … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company to Serve as Construction Manager for John Tyler Community College

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MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — Gilbane Building Company has been awarded the Phase III Academic Building and Parking Garage on the John Tyler Community College Midlothian Campus. The new 70,000-square-foot building will provide academic classrooms, computer and testing labs, administrative spaces, student/faculty common space, a black box teaching theatre, fitness classroom, dance/performance classroom space, student services space and café. The project will also include construction of a 350-space parking garage, necessary entrances/access roads and associated site improvements. “The college is very pleased with the selection of Gilbane as the contractor for the new Phase III Building at the Midlothian Campus. This 70,000-square-foot … Read more

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Hoar Construction Completes New Class-A Office Tower in Houston’s Westchase District

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HOUSTON, Texas — The Westchase district on Houston, Texas” West side is getting ready to welcome a new addition. Granite Briarpark Green, the 12-story, 300,000-square-foot Class-A office tower developed by Granite Properties and built by Hoar Construction reached substantial completion Sept. 23. PGAL provided architecture services. The building features a lavish 2-story entry lobby referred to as the “corporate living area.” Amenities include a fitness center, food service facilities, a shared conference area and on-site recycling. The building exterior has a recessed façade with a graduated, vertical linear design, creating a highly visible and dramatic entry. A 6-story, 361,000-square-foot parking … Read more

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The Neenan Company Wins National Ethics Award

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. —The Neenan Company recently received the American Business Ethics Award, a national award that honors U.S. companies that demonstrate a deep commitment to the highest ethical standards.  Chosen from a field of 30 other companies across the U.S., The Neenan Company received the highest marks in each of the categories considered: executive commitment to business ethics; quality of an ongoing, corporate ethics program; demonstrated ethical business practices and commitment to stakeholders. The Neenan Company received such high marks for its “stand up, don"t cover up” philosophy, which guided the company through challenges it faced when structural engineering … Read more

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