Design-Built Student Housing Complex at Cal Poly Humboldt Underway

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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FMI Consulting Report Projects Continued Design-Build Growth

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A report from FMI Consulting forecasts continued growth of design-build over the next three years, despite recent industry challenges and market volatility. FMI’s findings indicate that design-build is anticipated to account for 47% of construction spending and a 22.5% growth in total design-build spending by 2026. Building on FMI’s 2021 report on design-build utilization, the survey reexamined the industry following the challenges of the past three years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages and supply chain issues. The flexibility and collaboration inherent in design-build uniquely position the project delivery method to resist stagnation, and respondents overwhelmingly indicated that design-build project … Read more

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Design-Build Team to Deliver Future Police Station for City of Nice

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The French Ministry of the Interior, in association with the city of Nice, France, has retained general contractor VINCI Construction subsidiary Dumez Côte d’Azur and architect Wilmotte & Associés to build the future police station for the city of Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. Once complete, national and local police services – made up of 2,000 people – will be brought together in a single structure spanning over 50,000 square meters. The future site will also make it possible for the national police’s Information and Command Centre and the city of Nice’s Urban Hypervision and Command Centre to … Read more

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