Gilbane Building Company Selected to Provide Construction Management Services for New Albany Capital Center

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Gilbane Building Company has been selected by The Albany Convention Center Authority to provide construction management services for the new Albany Capital Center. The $66.5-million, 82,000-square-foot meeting and conference facility, which was approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo late last year, will be built in downtown Albany to fulfill the demand for additional assembly, exhibit and ballroom space in New York State's capitol. The first floor of the Albany Capital Center will consist of a 6,300-square-foot pre-function space, 25,000-square-foot multi-purpose room, as well as administrative and storage spaces. The second floor will feature a 9,700-square-foot pre-function room, 9,000 … Read more

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CFA Announces 2014 Annual Convention Theme and Education Schedule

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MT. VERNON, Iowa — The Concrete Foundations Association has announced the theme for their 2014 Annual Convention. To be held at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, the annual convention is the largest concentrated gathering for cast-in-place contractors in North America. Over two and a half days, attendees will network with professional peers, be introduced to the latest technologies influencing the industry and receive a wealth of educational opportunities. In response to today's improving economy, the theme “Moving Toward Profitability” was selected. The theme also represents the challenge of becoming and staying profitable in today's market. According to Jim Baty, … Read more

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McCarthy Manages Construction of $36.6M Southern Illinois University Student Services Building to On-Time, In-Budget Completion

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  ST. LOUIS, Mo. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. served as construction manager for the recently completed Student Services Building for Southern Illinois University — Carbondale in Carbondale, Ill. The $36.6-million, four-story complex, was built on time and within budget entirely with student fees. The signature structure sits at the front door of campus and consolidates 19 campus departments focused on various services, from admissions to financial aid, to career services and housing. These services were previously scattered around campus, mostly in old and outdated buildings. The brick and stone building was built to last with quality materials and upgrades, … Read more

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AGC Names Gray Construction Nation's Safest Construction Company in 2013

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Gray Construction of Lexington, Ky. was named the nation's safest construction company in 2013 by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association, which oversees the Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 51 other companies were selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs. “Proper safety is paramount to the success of any construction project and the strength of any construction company,” said Paul Diederich, the association's president and president of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Industrial Builders Inc. “By demonstrating exceptional commitment to the safety of their employees and their outstanding … Read more

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Hill International Receives Contract to Manage Renovations at UMass Boston Campus

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MARLTON, N.J. and BOSTON, Mass. — Hill International recently announced that it has received a contract from the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to provide owner’s project management services in connection with academic building renovations at the University of Massachusetts Boston. UMass Boston has completed a comprehensive 25-year master plan that establishes for the university a framework for physical enhancements to its existing campus. The academic facility renovations project, an important component of this master plan, includes selective renovations at McCormack Hall, Wheatley Hall and potentially other campus buildings. This program will cost-effectively repurpose existing spaces to address current and … Read more

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