VA Funds Solar Energy Projects at 5 Hospitals to Promote Innovation, Create Jobs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $56.7 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. “With these investments in clean energy and other renewable energy projects, we are marching forward with the President's initiative to expand innovation in the federal government and create new jobs,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. “The benefits of using solar power are profound, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to improving the quality of the air we breathe. This initiative is good for Veterans and good for our environment.” By summer … Read more

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Big-D Projects Win AIA Utah Design Awards

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Two Big-D Construction projects were recently awarded 2010 AIA Utah Design Awards: The Center for Advanced Energy Studies and Tracy Aviary Visitor Education. The Tracy Aviary project was the only unbuilt project to receive an award. The Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is a 58,000 square-foot, two-story, LEED Gold research facility. The facility includes office space with under-floor air distribution, hydrogen labs, advanced materials labs, imaging suites, radio chemistry labs, analytical instrumentation labs, chemistry labs, systems modeling, visualization/power wall, CAVE, instrument shop/repair and office space. Constructed by the design-build team of … Read more

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Exhibit Chronicles Engineering, Construction of Empire State Building

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In its 80th anniversary year, the Empire State Building unveiled a new, permanent exhibit that captures the global icon’s astonishing history, engineering and construction. Curated by Carol Willis of New York City’s Skyscraper Museum, the installation is located on the 80th floor of the World’s Most Famous Office Building and further enriches and enhances each visitor’s Observatory experience. With content from The Skyscraper Museum’s archives, the exhibit illustrates three main themes: Speed: Construction took only 11 months from the setting of the tower’s first steel columns on April 7, 1930, to the completed building by March 31, 1931—a full month … Read more

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Skanska Hires Robert Skinner as Vice President of Operations

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Skanska USA’s building business unit, a provider of construction management, preconstruction and design-build services, has hired Robert Skinner as a vice president for its Michigan operations. In his new role at Skanska, Skinner will utilize his more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry to create new business opportunities across the Midwest. He will also be responsible for overseeing all Skanska health care construction projects in the region. Skinner’s construction experience has included working on a variety of health care projects, including replacement hospitals, surgical suites, radiology, children’s programs, cardiovascular centers and other complex renovations. … Read more

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CF Jordan Construction Receives Exemplary Safety Award

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CF Jordan Construction, a Texas based commercial construction and construction-management company has been awarded a Silver Award for the recent Safety Through Exemplary Performance scoring by the University of Texas System- Office of Facilities Planning and Construction. The University of Texas System- OFPC offers STEP Awards to recognize the projects that have demonstrated outstanding safety performance by meeting the requirements of rigorous scoring criteria. CF Jordan received the Silver award for exceptional results during a six-month period for the University Parking Garage II located at the University of Texas at El Paso from December 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011. … Read more

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