Gilbane, along with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, has been selected to partner with Steel Orca to design and build a 300,000-square-foot data center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania that will be powered entirely through renewable energy sources (gas, solar, fuel cells, wind and geo-thermal). “Our partnership with Steel ORCA and Gilbane on this environmentally-attentive project is such an incredible opportunity,” says Doug Rohrbaugh, co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Crabtree, Rorhbaugh & Associates.   “We value our role in this design and the technology that supports our long-standing philosophy of sustainable design.”   Notable elements of the project will include :> … Read more

DALLAS, Texas — The Associated General Contractors of America recognized Turner Construction Company as one of the safest construction companies in the United States with a 2011 Construction Safety and Excellence Award (CSEA). This is the second time Turner, the nation’s leading general builder, has received a first place finish in the “Over Four Million Work Hours” category. “Turner’s company-wide commitment to safety ensures that every worker goes home from each of our jobs every day,” said Matt Papenfus, senior vice president, Turner. “Turner is proud to receive this award and to offer a safe working environment for its employees … Read more

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Turner Construction Company recently contracted with Brookfield Properties to provide general contracting services for the renovation of the retail mall in downtown Los Angeles, Calif. The project has been recently branded as Fig at 7th. The project includes the full renovation of a three-story, 330,000-square-foot retail mall. Turner will demolish the existing slab flooring, guardrails, escalators, elevators, interior and exterior finishes, and signage, and install new flooring, new monumental stairs, escalators, finishes, paving, signage, demising walls and temporary storefronts. The company will also provide modifications to the MEP and fire-protection systems. Designed by Gensler, the renovations are … Read more