The Language Arts Complex at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California recently topped out. Sundt Construction served as the general contractor on the project — the third project on the campus and fourth project for the Coast Community College District. Located near the main entrance of the campus, the new complex is three stories, just over 72,000 square feet, and will support the growing needs of the school’s language arts programs. The project adds classrooms, computer labs, gathering, office and support spaces and a reading, writing and resource center. The team had to oversee the demolition of two existing … Read more
Electric Demolition Robots Make Jobsites Safer
Submitted by: CONEXPO-CON/AGG Demolition is difficult, dirty, dangerous work. It is also necessary work. How best to keep workers safe in a demolition environment? Remove them from that environment. When the persons come out, the robots move in. Robotic demolition has been soaring in popularity. Demolition includes razing structures, but a growing demand for demo comes from retrofitting and repurposing existing structures. That can be done by an operator on a skid steer with an attachment, but dust, fumes, falling debris and other hazards have driven contractors to seek out other options to keep workers safe; enter robotic options. There … Read more
Classic Hilton Head Restaurant Set for Major Facelift
The Quarterdeck Restaurant on the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for decades has been a staple for visitors and local residents. It will now stand to exist for many more thanks to a major construction project underway. The Sea Pines Resort engaged JE Dunn Construction to helm the project, which includes the demolition of the original structure, followed by the construction of the new Quarterdeck Restaurant, designed by Hart Howerton. Located next to the historic Harbour Town Lighthouse, the new restaurant will stand two stories tall and expand to 23,000 square feet, rebuilt to reflect a … Read more
Brokk Inc., Vacuworx Offer Vacuum Lifting Attachments
Brokk, manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, adds two Vacuworx lifting attachments to its lineup in North America. The vacuum lifting systems, optimized for use with Brokk machines, can attach to and lift concrete, granite, marble, metal, steel and other flat, non-porous materials. With the ability to lift up to 2 tons, the attachments share the safety- and efficiency-improving benefits of Brokk machines and increase the versatility of the robots. Through Vacuworx, Brokk offers the PHD Portable Vacuum Lifting System and SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System. Both systems feature wireless remote control and lightweight construction. They are fast and easy … Read more
Reconstruction, Expansion Plans for Heinz Steyer Stadium in Germany Receive Green Light
Lord Mayor Dirk Hilbert and representatives of BAM Sports GmbH recently signed the general contractor agreement for the conversion and expansion of the Heinz Steyer Stadium into a multifunctional sports and event facility, located in Dresden, Germany. The order includes general contractor services for a turnkey and operational handover to the state capital Dresden, including all the necessary planning and construction services. The order volume is around 34 million euros. A stadium with 5,000 covered seats is being built, supplemented by a multifunctional building as a south stand. A new fencing hall, sports and fitness rooms, squash courts and a multifunctional … Read more