HOUSTON, Texas – The American Subcontractors Association presented Gilbane Building Company with three of its highest honors at the ASA Awards Gala on Friday, Jan. 29, in Houston, Texas. Members of the ASA nominate individuals and firms in eight categories. The nominations are then sent back to the membership for their vote. The votes were tallied and the “Top Five” firms and individuals were invited to attend the yearly event to find out the winners. This year, Gilbane was honored to receive the following awards: 2015 General Contractor Safety Award – Gilbane/Harvey 2015 Project Superintendent of the Year – Gerald … Read more
Integrated Builders Completes Exterior Renovation Project in Bedford, MA
ROCKLAND, Mass. – Integrated Builders has recently completed its exterior renovation project at 205 Burlington Road in Bedford, Massachusetts, on behalf of Calare Properties, the building’s owner and operator. The firm provided construction management services while working with architectural design firm ci design, inc., to deliver an updated façade and overall improved look for the building. The renovation plan at 205 Burlington Road included enhancements to the existing façade through the demolition and re-construction of the two exterior canopies and renovation of the two current entryways, one of which includes a vestibule. Additionally, Integrated Builders replaced the walkways, re-painted the … Read more
Marcobay Construction Breaks Ground on 1M SF Industrial Development
ORLANDO, Fla. – McCraney Property Company has retained Marcobay Construction as the general contractor for Bent Oak Industrial Park Phase II, located in Orlando, Florida. The 1-million-square-foot class A industrial spec development project is situated on 66 acres at the intersection of Taft Vineland Road and the Florida Turnpike in Orange County. Construction on Phase II commences less than a year after 703,920 square feet was delivered at Bent Oak Industrial Park Phase I, and subsequently 65 percent leased by end of 2015. On the heels of this success, McCraney Property Company and JV Partner Clarion Partners will again partner … Read more
Sundt Selected for Cal Poly Pomona Project
POMONA, Calif. – Sundt Construction, Inc. was recently selected as the collaborative Design-Build contractor for Phase 1 of a first-year student housing replacement project at California State Polytechnic University Pomona. Teaming with HMC Architects, Brailsford & Dunlavey and Ehrlich Architects, Sundt will develop up to three buildings totaling 305,000 square feet and housing 980 student beds. The $140-million project also includes the addition of a new 35,000-square-foot, single-story dining commons, expansion of the central plant and relocation of a major campus road. The project is in the design phase and is expected to break ground in early 2017. Once completed, … Read more
Construction Fall Prevention Campaign Ready to Launch
Falls are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injuries and deaths in the industry. In 2012, CPWR, NIOSH and OSHA launched a national construction fall prevention campaign. This hour-long webinar will bring together leaders from all three organizations to showcase the past successes of the campaign and its major event, the National Safety Stand-Down, as well as to highlight plans for 2016. Presenters: Pete Stafford, executive director, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training Christine Branche, Ph.D., principal associate director, NIOSH, and director, office of construction safety and health Dean McKenzie, deputy … Read more