McCarthy To Build First Ismaili Center in the United States

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has begun construction on the Ismaili Center in Houston, Texas, the first Ismaili Center in the United States. McCarthy is the general contractor on the project but is also self-performing all the concrete work. Spearheaded by the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the cultural center will serve as a gathering space open to all faiths. The Ismaili Center will consist of 11 acres of gardens, courtyards and terraces and a 150,000-square-foot, five-story, tripartite building featuring three elevated open terraces. Inside the building there will be a main atrium, interior courtyards open … Read more

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DIRTT Announces Cornerstone Partnership with American Institute of Architects

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DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. has joined the American Institute of Architects as a Cornerstone Partner. Through collaboration and partnerships like these, spaces are being intentionally designed and purposefully constructed for the modern human experience. Focusing on personalization, flexibility and adaptability, the design community is being called on to create and adapt space at an unprecedented rate. Designers, architects and contractors must help rethink how space is built to make it a more inclusive experience. Architecture, engineering and construction software, like DIRTT’s ICE platform, enables stakeholders to connect to their designs from anywhere in the world, providing the opportunity to conceptualize … Read more

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KAI Build’s Women Speak Out for Women in Construction Week March 6-12

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There’s an old adage that says, “Women can do anything men can do,” and for the 1.2 million U.S. women employed in the male-dominated world of construction, that statement couldn’t be more true. And why wouldn’t women want to work in construction—a career that offers competitive salaries and benefits, opportunities to advance and a wide range of roles and responsibilities? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2012 the number of women employed in construction has increased 54.7% from 802,000 to 1.2 million in 2021, with the majority of women holding sales and office positions. Although there are … Read more

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Novant Health Marks Construction Milestone with Topping Out Ceremony

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Novant Health and construction firm Robins & Morton reached structural completion at the new Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center and Medical Office Building in Charlotte, North Carolina. Once complete in 2023, the $154-million investment will bring acute care resources to the growing suburban population in South Charlotte through a 216,236-square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility. The historic site, previously owned by Hall Family Farm, will transform into a 38-acre hospital and MOB offering services including emergency care, inpatient (medical/surgical and intermediate), women’s care (including birthing suites), expanded diagnostic services and surgical services. Keeping the tradition of community alive, walking trails and space … Read more

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Joint Venture to Lead Construction Management for Museum of Science & History Genesis Project

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The Museum of Science & History has announced the selection of Balfour Beatty and Stellar as a joint venture to lead construction management for the MOSH Genesis project. Balfour Beatty and Stellar will oversee all vertical construction for the $85-million project, which will bring a new museum to the Shipyards East area on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Plans for the new museum comprise 130,000 square feet for exhibitions, programs and events along with a new-and-improved space for the planetarium. The DIA’s board provided unanimous approval for MOSH to proceed with the land disposition process for a four-acre parcel … Read more

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