Mortenson Construction Completes Exterior of Downtown Flagship Building for Joliet Junior College

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Chicago, Ill. — Mortenson Construction has completed the exterior construction of Joliet Junior College’s new flagship building in downtown Joliet, Illinois, an important milestone in the community college’s plans to relocate and expand its culinary arts, workforce development, GED/ESL and adult education programs. Adjacent to the Renaissance Center, the new 96,000- square-foot, six-story building will anchor JJC’s city center campus and serve as an economic catalyst for Joliet. “Joliet Junior College has been a leader and an innovator since its founding more than 100 years ago as the first public community college in the United States. JJC’s vision for transforming … Read more

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Avison Young Completes Office Lease Transaction at Strawberry Hill Corporate Center

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BOSTON, Mass. — Avison Young has brokered a 3,659-square-foot office lease at Strawberry Hill Corporate Center, located in Acton, Massachusetts. Avison Young Principals Jack Kerrigan and Steve Cook, along with Bill Sullivan and Anne Flanagan, a vice president and senior account manager, respectively, in the Boston office, represented the landlord, Campanelli. Tom Geagan, Jr. of Regional Consulting Group represented the tenant, Westchester Management.   “As our firm expands, we are in need of a larger space that will accommodate our continued growth,” comments Michael M. Costa, director of development at Westchester Management.   Campanelli is currently implementing a significant capital … Read more

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Hoar Construction Opens Office in Washington, D.C. Market

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  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hoar Construction announced the opening of its Washington, D.C. office. The local Hoar team has years of experience working together in the Washington metropolitan area and will focus on high-rise residential, office, hospitality, healthcare, retail and mixed-use projects. Hoar’s first groundbreaking is scheduled for this summer and will be a multi-family residential project in the District of Columbia. <!—more—>“We were drawn to Washington in large part because of this exceptional team and the opportunities for strong growth in the Washington metro area,” said Rob Burton, president and CEO of Hoar. “We are committed to building something … Read more

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Construction Spending Rises in April for Third Straight Month

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Total construction spending rose modestly for the third straight month in April as a mix of increases and declines in public and private categories showed the sector's recovery remains fragile and fragmented, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the industry could benefit from new federal investments in infrastructure to offset declining public sector demand. “Residential, private nonresidential and public construction spending all have areas of strength but also pockets of weakness,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “While the overall trend remains more positive than last … Read more

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More Than 1M Workers Expected to Participate in National Fall Safety Stand-Down

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tens of thousands of employers and more than 1 million workers across the country are expected to join the Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week in safety stand-downs to focus on preventing fatalities from falls. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, with hundreds of workers dying each year and thousands more facing serious injuries. Lack of fall protection is also the most frequently cited OSHA violation, proving that these deaths are preventable when employers provide the right safety equipment and properly train workers how to use it.Starting June 2 and continuing … Read more

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