Construction Materials Prices Rise Moderately in January

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The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Ongoing price increases underscore the urgency of funding public construction projects promptly, association officials said. “Cost increases have slowed in recent months but haven"t disappeared,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “In fact, today's producer price index report may be the low point, as manufacturers and commodities markets are signaling that bigger increases may be just around the bend.” Simonson noted that the price … Read more

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Stevens Construction Completes Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Renovation

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FORT MYERS, Fla. —Stevens Construction has completed the 18,651-square-foot emergency department renovation at the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center. Located in Sebring, Fla., the project involved the renovation of 32 exam rooms, including two trauma cardiac areas, isolation exam rooms and three nurse’s stations. The multi-phased project occurred while the emergency department was still operational, allowing the hospital to continue to serve emergency patients in one area of the department while the other half was under construction. The project was licensed and inspected by the Agency for Healthcare Administration, which ensures regulatory compliance for healthcare facilities throughout Florida. The Stevens … Read more

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Construction Industry Service Corp. Names Elmhurst Hospital 2011 Project of the Year

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CHICAGO, Ill. — The Construction Industry Service Corporation recently announced its Project of the Year winners as part of its annual Pride in Construction award program. Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Integrated Healthcare Facility received top honors in the New Construction — Suburbs category. The result of a collaboration between construction manager Gilbane Building Company, Elmhurst staff, Pratt Design Studios and Albert Khan Associates, the 50-acre integrated healthcare campus includes more than1-million-square-feet of buildings and opened on time and on budget in July 2011. “We”re honored to share this award with Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare and the rest of the project team,” said … Read more

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Third Public Comment Period for Update to USGBC’s LEED Green Building Program to Open

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Green Building Council announced that the third public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building program will open Mar. 1, 2012. The comment period, which will close Mar. 20, marks the start of the LEED 2012 program delivery process. “LEED sits at the core of the green building movement, and is critical in realizing our collective mission,” said Scot Horst, senior vice president of LEED, USGBC. “LEED’s strength comes from its continuous evolution. This continuous improvement is the outcome of thousands of technical volunteers working to develop the program and the … Read more

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Scott & White Hospital-College Station Celebrates Topping Out of New Facility

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Scott & White Healthcare announced the completion of the erection of the structure on its new, 143-bed acute care hospital in College Station. The milestone was marked with a topping-out ceremony at the facility, located at the intersection of Texas Hwy 6 and Rock Prairie Road. Measuring 365,000-square-feet, the six-story facility represents the collaborative work of Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Kitchell and Adams Architecture. About 275 trade workers are employed at the site and that number is expected to increase to 400 as the project progresses. Scott & White Hospital-College Station will house an emergency department, … Read more

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