Plaza Construction Starts Construction on Ultra-Luxury Condos for The Related Group

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Plaza Construction has started construction on two more ultra-luxury condominiums for The Related Group. Included are the $187-million One Ocean, in South Beach, Florida, and the $88-million Marea condominiums, also in South Beach. Totaling $498 million in development costs, Plaza’s four projects now under way for The Related Group also include the new $118-million, 42-story Icon Bay waterfront condominium and located in the heart of Miami’s Biscayne Corridor, and the $105-million, 42-story Millecento Residences by Pininfarina, located in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Slated for completion in 2015, both the seven-story, 275,141-square-foot One Ocean and six-story, 190,654-square-foot Marea … Read more

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National Construction Association Joins Hiring Our Heroes Program

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The Associated General Contractors of America announced it is joining the national Hiring Our Heroes program as part of the construction industry's effort to add 100,000 veterans over the next five years. The new partnership will make it easier for construction contractors to find, recruit and hire veterans, association officials added. “The only thing keeping many of our members from hiring vets is figuring out how to find them,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “This new partnership will make it easier for construction firms to find, recruit and hire veterans.” The association’s members, commercial and civil … Read more

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Kitchell Expands Regionally with Austin Office

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AUSTIN, Texas — Kitchell is expanding its Southwest footprint with a dedicated office in Austin, Texas, to serve a growing clientele and a number of design build, construction management, facility planning and development pursuits. The company officially opened its doors June 1 at Stonelake 4, 4030 W. Braker Lane. The 5,100-square-foot office has 11 employees, with room to grow. “We"ve had projects in the market for some time, but the fact that we"re permanently hanging a shingle represents a significant commitment to the market,” said Kitchell Division Manager Steve Whitworth, who will oversee the new office. Whitworth worked in the … Read more

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The Austin Company Announces New Hires and Professional Designations

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Austin Company continues its growth with the addition and development of several associates, including three superintendents: Jim Eckelberry, project superintendent, Cleveland, OhioJim Eckelberry has more than 35 years" experience in project engineering and construction. He received his bachelor's degree in construction engineering technology from the University of Toledo. In addition, Eckelberry holds certifications from the following programs:   OSHA 30-Hour Safety, Turner Stormwater Compliance and FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sediment Control. Daniel Beal, area superintendent, Atlanta, GeorgiaDaniel Beal holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from Georgia Institute of Technology and a master's degree in project … Read more

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Webcor Builders Ramps up Southern California Operations

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Webcor Builders has added multiple construction professionals to their Los Angeles, California-based staff, meeting the demands of the growing Southern California market. Webcor will add Jim Brain as chief estimator and Bill Lee as project director. In addition, Webcor has announced that Paul Christen, preconstruction director from the company’s San Francisco headquarters, will move to the Los Angeles office to help oversee the Southern California preconstruction team. All three executives serve Webcor’s stated goal of expanding its operations in the Southern California market. The company has recently secured several major residential and infrastructure contracts in the … Read more

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