PPP Delivers Six Schools for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland

  • Posted on

One of the nation’s largest school districts, Prince George’s County Public School System, recently opened its sixth new school as part of its “Blueprint Schools” program. Located in Fort Washington, Maryland, the Colin L. Powell K-8 Academy opened to students in November 2023, and held its ribbon cutting Feb. 21. The additional five schools — Sonia Sotomayor Middle School at Adelphi, Drew-Freeman Middle School, Hyattsville Middle School, Kenmoor Middle School and Walker Mill Middle School — opened in September 2023. The program was delivered as a 30-year public-private partnership by the Prince George’s County Education & Community Partners consortium comprised … Read more

Filed under: eNews, ProjectsTagged with: , , , ,

Design-Build Team to Deliver New Pomeranian Medical University

  • Posted on

The Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland has signed a contract for the construction of a new clinical, teaching and research building. The modern space will provide comfortable conditions for the development of a number of specialized departments and the expansion of the outpatient clinic complex. The contract was awarded to a consortium consisting of DORACO Construction Corporation (leader) and PORR (partner), who submitted a net offer of PLN 422,5m (EUR 95m). The Design-Build consortium will be responsible for delivering design documentation and construction of the higher education building of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, the Center for Translational … Read more

Filed under: Around the World, eNewsTagged with: , , ,

Design-Built Student Housing Complex at Cal Poly Humboldt Underway

  • Posted on

Groundbreaking was recently celebrated for a new residence hall complex for Cal Poly Humboldt, located in California, and the largest student housing project in the university’s history. The 964-bed Cal Poly Humboldt Student Housing Project will offer two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments with common lounges, study areas, conference spaces, computer and TV rooms, onsite laundry and a fitness center. Environmentally sustainable features of the complex include all electric systems, high-efficiency irrigation, water-efficient plumbing, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, durable exterior building materials and electric vehicle charging stations. Once complete in 2025, the project will increase the university’s student housing by nearly … Read more

Filed under: eNews, ProjectsTagged with: , ,

Offutt AFB Breaks Ground on Project to Restore Area Destroyed by 2019 Flood

  • Posted on

Offutt Air Force Base personnel and guests recently broke ground on the new 55th security forces squadron campus located in Omaha, Nebraska. The old one was destroyed in the Heartland Flood of 2019. Since then, they’ve had to work out of several different facilities around the area. “Security forces airmen are some of the most resilient airmen that we have in the military. They rarely face a challenge they can’t overcome. Even when they’re not given the money, manpower or equipment that they need to do that piece. They’ll still amaze you and find a solution to get it accomplished,” said … Read more

Filed under: eNewsTagged with: ,

New Kansas City International Airport Terminal Brings Enhanced Air Travel Experience to Region

  • Posted on

In February, the first flights departed from the new single terminal at Missouri’s Kansas City International Airport, marking the end of a five-year development, design and construction effort and ushering in a new era of air travel in the region. The 1.1-million-square-foot, Design-Build project, was developed by Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate and constructed by a joint-venture team led by Clark Construction Group, and including The Weitz Company and Clarkson Construction Company. The new facility, which wholly replaces Kansas City’s existing terminal buildings, features two levels, one for departures and one for arrivals, with clear wayfinding and sightlines, as well … Read more

Filed under: eNewsTagged with: , , , ,