BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie recently completed construction of GE’s Global Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of The Banks development, the 10-story building adds 330,000 square feet of Class A office space to Cincinnati’s Riverfront. Carter is the developer and owner of the GE building. With an open interior layout, GE’s new space centers on collaboration, offering unique opportunities for teamwork among its employees. The design features group workstations, huddle areas and bold décor, including graphics of Cincinnati and GE’s history. From the outset of the project, GE envisioned an efficient, team-oriented, creative workspace for global operations, the … Read more
Effective Punchlist Strategies
By: Casey Curren The punchlist phase is not exactly everyone’s favorite part of a project. All the luster and shimmer of a new and exciting project is long gone. Most of the work is in place, and now it is down to finishing the small details. I recently worked on a high-rise residential project, which had 656 high-end units and amenities. Following is my experience on what has worked for me and what areas leave room for improvement. Start Planning for the End Earlier During the punchlist stage, as a superintendent it feels as if we are managing subcontractors who … Read more
Rudolph and Sletten Receives 2016 Alonzo Award for New San Diego Central Courthouse
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. was recently awarded the inaugural “Downtown on the Rise” Alonzo Award for building the new San Diego Central Courthouse, located in San Diego, California. The Annual Alonzo Awards, presented by the Downtown San Diego Partnership, honor the people, places and projects that have made significant contributions to the advancement of Downtown San Diego. Receiving this prestigious award signifies that the new San Diego Central Courthouse is a notable presence in San Diego’s skyline, and a cornerstone of the American process that will have a significant impact on so many lives. This year’s … Read more
Korte Company Begins Construction on Edmond Readiness Center
The Korte Company begins construction on the Edmond Readiness Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. Originally constructed in 1971 as an armory and indoor firing range, the Edmond Readiness Center project’s scope of work includes a comprehensive interior renovation of the existing 28,000-square-foot facility. Today, the facility serves as the battalion headquarters for the Oklahoma Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 179th Regiment. The interior space plan maximizes mission critical functions and is designed to accommodate future mission use. The design also includes open office areas, additional classrooms and conference areas, as well as a fitness area, general office, heated storage/locker areas and … Read more
Phelps Construction Group Begins Construction of New Statue of Liberty Museum
BOONTON, N.J. – Phelps Construction Group participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 6, for the new 26,000-square-foot Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, a project of The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. working in partnership with the National Park Service. Phelps Construction Group was selected by the Foundation as the construction manager during the early stages of the project and has played a vital role in the design development, working alongside the architect, FXFOWLE, in determining how to construct the museum most efficiently on the Island. This sustainable building will be constructed … Read more