BAM to Commence Work on $56M City, University of London Law School

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City, University of London has chosen BAM London region to create a landmark new building for The City Law School. The 78,000-square-foot new provision, which BAM won in competition with Wates and Morgan Sindall, was tendered under the Southern Construction Framework. Valued at around $56 million, the works involve rationalizing four existing buildings that form a corner at Sebastian Street and Goswell Road, EC1. Two of these – a pre-fabricated health center from the 1970s and a former factory from 1947 – will be demolished. Two other buildings, former factories at Goswell Road and the Myddleton Building, will be retained, … Read more

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Delivered in Record Time, Museum of the Bible Sets New Benchmark for Design, Construction of Cultural Spaces

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The Museum of the Bible – the latest addition to Washington, D.C.’s rich and ever-expanding cultural landscape – opened its doors to the public following a special dedication ceremony for museum stakeholders and supporters. Clark Construction Group led construction operations on the $254-million, 430,000-square-foot project, delivering the state-of-the-art facility in record time. Among the most technologically advanced museums in the world, the museum harnesses cutting-edge technology to create an immersive and engaging experience for visitors as they explore the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. In addition to five floors of exhibit space, including three permanent exhibit levels, the … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Completes New $38M Elgin High School in Scotland

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Balfour Beatty has completed work on the new $38-million Elgin High School in Moray, on behalf of Hub North Scotland. As part of the works, Balfour Beatty has constructed a new teaching and sports facility adjacent to the existing Elgin High School, which will cater to 1,000 pupils. Balfour Beatty was appointed as main contractor for Elgin High School in 2016, following close collaboration with Hub North Scotland during the preconstruction phase, to provide its client, Moray Council, with the most cost-effective and high-quality design solution. The second phase of the redevelopment plan will soon commence. An old school will … Read more

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BSL-3 Laboratory at UC Riverside School of Medicine Undergoes $2M Facelift

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – BNBuilders has recently completed the remodel of UC Riverside School of Medicine Biosafety Level 3. This $2-million project involved converting an existing laboratory space into a BSL-3 Suite for faculty research programs. At UC Riverside’s School of Medicine, selective demolition of existing laboratory space and infrastructure in an occupied building was completed. New procedure rooms and research space with new dedicated mechanical systems were constructed. The 1,383-square-foot remodel included an anteroom, gowning/de-gowning room, shower area, procedure rooms, an autoclave, biosafety cabinets and other specialized equipment. BNBuilders also ensured the laboratory met BSL-3 specifications to ensure appropriate … Read more

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Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Shifts to New Construction from Demolition

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Skanska its joint-venture partner Stacy and Witbeck will begin construction of foundations for the new Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles, California, this this month. This is a significant milestone for the project which, until now, has primarily consisted of the demolition of the previous structure. Foundation work will commence immediately and conclude late in 2017. Numerous foundations will be drilled, utilizing thousands of cubic yards of concrete and millions of pounds of reinforcing steel. This work will be followed by construction of the distinctive “Y” columns and the viaduct superstructure. HNTB is the designer of … Read more

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