CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces New Immersive Tech Experience Pavilion for 2017 Show

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Emerging technologies for the jobsite of the future, innovative wearables to enhance health, safety and productivity, cutting-edge skills for careers of the future and new materials to enhance our nation’s infrastructure—these are a few of the topics attendees to the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Experience pavilion might experience as they step into the future of the construction industry March 7-11, 2017. The largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries recently unveiled the new Tech Experience where attendees can actually step into the future and experience what’s new and next in the construction industry. Located in Silver Lot … Read more

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Steel Erection Leaders Receive Awards at 2016 SEAA Convention

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America recently honored two individuals for their service to the steel erection industry at its 44th Annual Convention and Tradeshow. Eddie Williams, CEO and chairman of Buckner Companies, Graham, North Carolina, was named Person of the Year, while Pete Walker, retired president of Phoenix Steel Erectors, Haymarket, Virginia, received Lifetime Membership. 2016 Person of the Year “Eddie is our senior statesman, and his wise counsel and suggestions over the course of more than 60 years have shaped this association and the industry as we know it today,” said Alan Sears, Awards chairman … Read more

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Winter Construction Awarded Contract to Build New Solis Hotel

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Winter Construction is building the new Solis Hotel Two Porsche Drive, located adjacent to the new Porsche Cars North America Headquarters and close to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport International Terminal/Concourse F, in Georgia. The Solis Hotel will be eight stories high with 214 guest rooms and signature suites. The hotel will offer refined and approachable restaurants and bars, and 6,500 square feet of event space that includes a 3,600-square-foot ballroom. The rooftop lounge will provide guests with a view of the Porsche driver development track, as well as landings and takeoffs at the airport. HOK Architecture’s … Read more

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Stevens Construction to Renovate The Sanctuary Golf Club

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Stevens Construction has been selected as the construction manager for two club enhancement projects at The Sanctuary Golf Club located at 2801 Wulfert Road, Sanibel, Florida. Stevens Construction is demolishing the existing fitness center and constructing a new 6,000-square-foot fitness facility and sports pool. Scheduled for completion in winter of 2017, the fitness center will feature an equipment room, group exercise studio, massage therapy suites and a new sports pool to accommodate water aerobics classes and lap swimming. Slated for completion in the fall, the firm is providing interior finish upgrades to the existing 50,000-square-foot clubhouse … Read more

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JQ Provides Structural Engineering for Caress Stadium Facilities

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HOUSTON, Texas –JQ has provided structural engineering services for the Caress Stadium at Helfman Field, located on The Emery/Weiner School’s 15-acre campus in Southwest Houston, Texas. Construction was completed last month. The completion of Caress Stadium amenities represents a major milestone in the school’s Champions Campaign, a capital campaign with the goal of raising $20 million by 2020 to enrich academic programs, extend tuition assistance and to expand facilities to accommodate growth in its athletics and arts programs. The Caress Stadium fieldhouse project includes locker rooms, weight room, ticket booth, concessions and support functions on the first level along with … Read more

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