DPR Construction Opens New Reston Office Targeting Net Zero Energy

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  — DPR Construction’s Washington, D.C. area office has officially moved to its new Reston, Virginia, location. Designed by SmithGroupJJR, the build-out of the previously vacant 20,000-square-foot space has used unique techniques and design aspects to create a workplace of the future targeting not only LEED-CI v4.0 Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, but also Net-Zero Energy certification from the International Living Future Institute. By working closely with every partnering organization that had a hand in creating this space, the team was able to make data-driven decisions based on detailed cost analysis, payback studies and team member … Read more

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BNBuilders Awarded Renovation at San Diego Hall of Justice

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – BNBuilders has recently been awarded the County of San Diego’s Hall of Justice interior renovation contract. This is one of three recent San Diego County construction manager-at-risk contracts awarded to BNBuilders’ San Diego, California office. Located at 330 West Broadway in downtown San Diego, the project is immediately south of the new San Diego Central Courthouse, and connected to the new high-rise via a pedestrian bridge. BNBuilders was awarded preconstruction and construction services for the $2.7-million Hall of Justice project. BNBuilders will be renovating the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the Hall of Justice to … Read more

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Skanska Adds New Hires, Promotes Key Players

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Skanska recently added several new hires and promoted key players—including two superintendents—to further build the firm’s skills in the data center construction and consulting marketplace. Greg Houle returns to Skanska as a New York-based project superintendent having previously worked for the company from 2010 to 2014. Houle has overseen new construction and retrofit data centers, as well as end-of-life equipment replacements in active data centers. He will play a key role in planning the method of procedures to ensure facilities never experience a single moment of down time when working in an active environment. Joe Hagne … Read more

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Construction Employment Rises Year-Over-Year, Qualified Workers Grow Scarce

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Construction employment increased in 39 states between June 2015 and June 2016, although half the states shed construction jobs between May and June, according to analysis of Labor Department data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the flattening of monthly employment gains and losses indicates the urgency of beefing up programs to attract, train and retain construction workers. “Construction demand is still growing strongly in all regions and among many types of owners,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. “But contractors appear to be struggling to fill jobs in the short run.” … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Construction of The Sevens

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Brasfield & Gorrie has completed the construction of The Sevens, a mixed-use apartment complex in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s North Quarter District. The 360,000-square-foot building includes 333 luxury units and a seven-floor parking garage, as well as 8,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. The building’s exclusive amenities include a rooftop pool deck with a lounge and bar, a fitness center and a ninth-floor clubhouse featuring breathtaking views of the city’s skylines and Lake Concord. The Sevens features high-end finishes, from granite and quartz countertops to stainless steel appliances and balconies in select … Read more

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