McCarthy Tops Out Construction of $110M Math and Science Building at San Diego Mesa College

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has topped out steel construction for the new 206,000-gross-square-foot, four-story Math and Science Building in the heart of San Diego Mesa College. “Students and faculty members can look forward to this being an exceptional facility, representing the largest and one of the most complex projects being built on the San Diego Mesa College campus with Proposition S and N construction bond funds,” said David Umstot, vice chancellor of facilities management for the San Diego Community College District. “Construction is going smoothly, and we”re on target for completion in August of next year.” … Read more

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Associated General Contractors of America Introduces New Leaders

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HONOLULU — The Associated General Contractors of America announced the new officers selected to lead the nation's largest construction trade association. Joseph Jarboe, senior vice president of Bethesda, M.D.-based Clark Construction Group, will serve as president; Paul Diederich, president of West Fargo, N.D.-based Industrial Builders, Inc., will serve as senior vice president; Alan Landes, president and COO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Herzog Contracting Corp. will serve as vice president. David Hanson, senior vice president of Detroit-based Walbridge, will serve as treasurer. “Our economy is hopefully on the rebound and exciting new technologies are changing the face of our industry,” said … Read more

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Balfour Beatty hires new senior VP for Houston division

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Balfour Beatty Construction announced named John Waltz as senior vice president for the Houston division’s Large Projects group. In this role, he will help the company grow its presence in Houston as a leading contractor for vertical construction projects. “We”ve had great success providing clients with interior construction services in the Houston area for 31 years,” said Steve Mechler, president of Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston division. “John brings additional strength to the growing Large Projects group in our Houston office, helping us to expand our operations and better serve our clients.” Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston division began as SpawMaxwell Company, … Read more

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Architecture Billings Index Remains Positive for Fourth Straight Month

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Led by the commercial sector, the Architecture Billings Index has remained in positive territory four months in a row. The ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the February ABI score was 51.0, following a mark of 50.9 in January. This score reflects a slight increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 63.4, up from mark of 61.2 the previous month and its highest reading since July 2007. “This … Read more

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New ADA Rules in Effect for Commercial Renovation, New Construction

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CHICAGO, Ill. — New Americans with Disabilities Act regulations originally announced in 2010 officially took effect March 15. Property owners will now be required to meet these expanded regulations for renovation or construction projects, or risk ADA-compliance lawsuits. To help owners and operators avoid legal fees and civil penalties, the Jones Lang LaSalle Project and Development Services group, together with LCM Architects, a leading national architecture and design firm specializing in ADA-friendly design, offers an ADA-compliance platform. This construction-management program assists owners in achieving ADA compliance and is particularly focused on the needs of multi-site property portfolios. The Jones Lang … Read more

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