Construction Complete on Bethune-Cookman University Residence Halls

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Hensel Phelps has completed the construction of four new residence halls for Quantum Equity One LLC at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The four brand-new residence halls provide an additional 1,204 beds for students. The design and construction of this project was a collaborative effort between Hensel Phelps’ Development Group and Construction Group. Hensel Phelps Services Group has recently signed a contract with Bethune-Cookman to provide post-occupancy services to the university, thus integrating a total project solution for this landmark project. The project was completed in two separate phases. Phase 1 consisted of two new buildings totaling 154,580 square … Read more

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Clark Celebrates Milestone on the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Project

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – After nearly a year of construction, Clark has completed the steel structure for San Francisco, California’s new Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the city’s Bayview neighborhood. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, city officials and local residents watched as the final beam of the two-story, 46,000-square-foot building was hoisted into place. Clark is working hand-in-hand with San Francisco Public Works and KMD Architects to deliver the state-of-the-art facility. From the project’s outset, the team committed to meeting local hiring and small business requirements. San Francisco residents make up 30 percent of the project team. Additionally, … Read more

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VIΛ Courtscraper Completes Construction in New York City

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VIΛ 57 West, designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group for the Durst Organization, introduces a new typology to New York City: the Courtscraper. The 830,000-square-foot high-rise combines the density of the American skyscraper with the communal space of the European courtyard, offering 709 residential units with a lush 22,000-square-foot garden at the heart of the building. VIΛ occupies nearly a full city block at the corner of West 57th Street and the West Side Highway, with uninterrupted views towards the Hudson River Park and the waterfront. The Durst Organization commissioned BIG to design a building for the site in the spring … Read more

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Mayo Clinic Chooses Discovery Square Developer

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will collaborate with M.A. Mortenson Company, a real estate development firm for Destination Medical Center’s Discovery Square in Rochester, Minnesota. Discovery Square will serve as a point where physicians and scientists will come together with businesses and entrepreneurs to accelerate advancements in medical research and technology for critical advances in patient care. Mortenson will spearhead the Mayo development on the portion of the six-block DMC sub-district that will house the bioscience research, education and medical innovation campus. The launch of Discovery Square, which will include Mayo and other private businesses, is a key milestone for … Read more

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Construction’s Contribution to Economy Increases in 30 States in 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The value added by the private construction industry as a percentage of gross domestic product increased in 30 states and decreased in only six in 2015, according to a report recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Nationally, construction’s direct contribution to GDP increased by 0.1 percent to 3.9 percent from 2014 to 2015. Construction accounted the highest percentage of state GDP in North Dakota, with of 7.6 percent in 2015, compared to a low of 3.1 percent in Connecticut and New York. Six states—Arizona, North Dakota, Mississippi, Oregon, West Virginia and Wyoming—saw a decrease in construction’s … Read more

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