Knutson Awarded Two Treasure Island Renovation and Addition Projects

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Knutson Construction has been selected to be the design-builder on two projects for Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, Minnesota. Renovation of the Tradewinds Buffet begins June 1 and will include a complete demolition of the existing buffet. Knutson will also be adding a water park. This new addition will include water slides, a lazy river, a recreational swimming pool and an adult pool with a swim-up bar. The addition will also include an upscale spa and salon. The construction team will be led by Dave Bastyr, principal in charge; Chris Lyles, project manager; Linnea … Read more

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Mitchell Industrial Contractors, Brasfield & Gorrie Receive Safety Award

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Naval Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division recently presented Mitchell Industrial Contractors, Inc./Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, a joint venture, with its quarterly FEAD Cherry Point Walt Baer Safety Award and Safety Letter of Recognition. The joint venture received the award for its excellent safety performance, proactive approach and ongoing commitment to safety on the Cherry Point P163 Marine Air Support Squadron Complex project in Cherry Point, North Carolina. To date, the joint venture has completed work on the Cherry Point P163 Marine Air Support Squadron Complex with zero DART (days away, restricted or transferred) incidents. Also, the … Read more

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AIA TAP Innovation Award Recipients Selected

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community has developed the AIA TAP Innovation Awards to honor state of the art of the design, delivery and management of the built environment as enabled by advanced processes and technologies. TAP has spearheaded efforts to highlight case studies from the profession in the harnessing of Building Information Model technology and processes to further design, construction and project excellence. The AIA TAP Innovation Awards emphasizes how this array of new practices and technologies will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases Between March and April, AGC Reports

Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia between April 2014 and April 2015 and in 30 states and D.C. between March and April, according to a recent analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that even as construction employment continues to expand, workforce shortages and infrastructure funding challenges threaten future growth. “The latest data show that construction is growing across most of the country but the gains remain uneven by month and state,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Construction employment grew faster than overall employment … Read more

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The Weitz Company Launches Denver Special Projects Group

DENVER, Colo. — The Weitz Company recently launced a Special Projects Group within its Denver, Colorado office. This expansion of Weitz commercial construction offerings will be led by Jeff Lehman. The Weitz-Colorado Special Projects Group will be set up to handle a variety of projects, including tenant improvement work, building construction under $5 million and structural modifications. Lehman will be involved during the preconstruction and construction of projects to ensure a seamless process to project completion. His more than 26 years of experience in the construction industry will be an asset to clients as he provides project oversight, strategic project … Read more

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