NASA Building Earns 2015 Federal Energy and Water Management Award

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa., and WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Integrated Engineering Services Building in Hampton, Virginia, has been recognized with a 2015 Federal Energy Management Program Better Buildings Award by the U.S. Department of Energy. Hill International was the construction manager on the project working on behalf of the U.S. General Services Administration. The FEMP Better Buildings Award recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government. This annual award program highlights outstanding achievements in sustainable practices in high-performance facilities, conserving energy and water efficiency, showcasing the use of … Read more

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Construction Topped Out at River Point

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Hines, an international real estate firm, held a ceremony recently to celebrate the topping out of River Point, Chicago, Illinois’ ultra-modern 52-story office tower being developed by Ivanhoé Cambridge, Hines and Levy Family Partners. The 1.1-million-square-foot building is located in Chicago’s West Loop submarket and is designed by Pickard Chilton. River Point will offer world-class architecture and first-class amenities, including a 1.5-acre public park and landscaped river walk, restaurants, a fitness center and extraordinary views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The building has been designed to achieve LEED Gold. General contractor Lendlease raised the final … Read more

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ABC Predicts Continued Growth for Construction

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors forecasts a continued steady economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2016. Despite a weak global economy, the industry’s solid economic recovery in 2015 should continue in 2016, led by strong consumer spending. “As the mid-phase of the economic recovery continues, ABC forecasts growth in nonresidential construction spending of 7.4 percent along with growth in employment and backlog,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “The mid-phase of the recovery is typically the lengthiest part and ultimately gives way to the late phase, when the economy overheats. The current recovery … Read more

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Seventy-One Percent of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount

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Seventy-one percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2016 as contractors expect a range of public and private markets to grow, according to survey results recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate. The survey, conducted as part of The Challenges Facing a Growing Industry: The 2016 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, indicates that contractors foresee a positive year despite tight labor conditions, regulatory burdens and IT security challenges. “The construction industry will continue to recover in 2016 as many firms add to their headcount amid growing demand in … Read more

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Tech-Savvy Teamwork

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How superintendents can lead the charge with technology By Jake Bowron Introducing new technologies in the workplace can produce bumpy rides even in the best circumstances. Integrating techno-tools into construction operations offers its own challenges. Here’s an unusual proposition: superintendents should volunteer for a bigger leadership role in helping project teams make the adjustment. I’m not suggesting that superintendents turn into gluttons for punishment. However, as a superintendent who recently accepted a position as director of field technology, I’m convinced that greater involvement by superintendents in introducing technology can produce big benefits. In the field, there’s no questioning technology’s ability … Read more

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