Tishman Construction to Manage Construction of One Vanderbilt

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Tishman Construction, a unit of AECOM, will manage construction of One Vanderbilt, a world-class commercial office development in Manhattan. Tishman will construct One Vanderbilt for New York City’s largest commercial property owner, SL Green Realty Corp. The 1,401-foot-tall skyscraper is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and located in the heart of New York’s East Midtown business district. One Vanderbilt will stand directly adjacent to Grand Central Terminal, which is one of the busiest rail stations in the world. The 58-story building will include 1.6 million square feet of Class A commercial space, a public transit hall … Read more

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A Chat with Greg Hellem, Superintendent at Forté Specialty Contractors

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By Chris Schmidt A more than 30-year construction industry veteran, Greg Hellem recently joined Forté Specialty Contractors as superintendent. In this position, Hellem is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the onsite staff. His first project with Forté has been working on Wynn’s newest nightclub, Intrigue, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is accountable for assisting the project scheduling managers in developing and refining the project schedule—as well as the planning and review of the construction program—including quality control procedures and safety and security practices. Hellem discusses his transition from teacher in a school to teacher on the jobsite and his … Read more

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Women and Children’s Shelter is Now Complete

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FORT WORTH, Texas – Linbeck Group recently completed the $8.4-million Presbyterian Night Shelter’s Morris Foundation Women & Children’s Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Construction on the project began April 1, 2015 and was completed on schedule and on budget using, among other technological tools and processes, BIM 360 Field. “This is more than just another construction project for our Fort Worth team. We were able to take ownership by supporting the shelter’s mission in making the space a temporary home by decorating a room with all the essentials including lamps, bed linens, laundry supplies, baby essentials and more,” said Lizandro … Read more

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Lendlease Opens El Camino College’s New Playing Field

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TORRANCE, Calif. – Lendlease received temporary certificate of occupancy of the new Kinesiology and Fitness Complex at El Camino College, Torrance, California, just in time for the 2016 Commencement Ceremony. Lendlease managed the construction of the new Kinesiology and Fitness Complex which included the replacement of the deteriorating Murdock Stadium, originally built in 1949. This project included the construction of a modern stadium to support the college’s outstanding athletic programs and kinesiology classes. The new complex includes a 7,869-seat stadium, an NCAA-certified nine-lane running track, synthetic turf fields for both football and soccer and various support facilities. The neighboring practice field … Read more

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New U.S. Bank Stadium is Ready for Game Time

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Construction of U.S. Bank Stadium is substantially complete and the building is ready for business. Finished six weeks ahead of schedule, the new stadium and home of the Minnesota Vikings features a bold, iconic design unique to Minnesota, fan-friendly elements and unmatched technology that make it a special NFL venue. Contractor Mortenson Construction symbolically turned over the stadium’s keys to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, the building’s owner, and the Minnesota Vikings during the MSFA’s recent June board meeting. The architectural landmark totals 1,750,000 square feet and cost $1.1 billion to build. With seating for up to … Read more

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