Lehigh University Awards $70M Contract to Redevelop Historic Clayton University Center in Pennsylvania

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Lehigh University has awarded construction and development firm Skanska a $70-million contract to redevelop its historic Clayton University Center located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The 24-month project will encompass both the renovation and preservation of the existing Clayton University Center, while maintaining the historic nuances of the building. Key project elements include the delivery of utility upgrades, inclusive of new electrical service, mechanical systems and equipment, as well as the installation of a full fire protection system. Gathering spaces, offices, meeting rooms and lounge areas will undergo renovations and all doors, windows and the slate and copper roofing systems will be … Read more

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El Paso’s Veliz Construction Wins Diverse Business of the Year Award from National Construction Association  

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El Paso, Texas’ Veliz Construction was named as the 2022 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America. “These awards recognize firms that are doing an outstanding job recruiting, retaining and engaging workers of all backgrounds,” said Bob Lanham, the association’s former president and president of Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. in Houston, Texas. Veliz Construction, Inc. is a Hispanic-owned and operated general contractor offering general contracting services across Texas and New Mexico. Veliz Construction has adopted a culture of continuous improvement that focuses on teamwork, open communication, and constant feedback. Association officials noted that the … Read more

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Shedd Aquarium Unveils $500-Million ‘Centennial Commitment’

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Shedd Aquarium recently unveiled a new, comprehensive strategic vision aimed at ensuring a more equitable, sustainable and thriving future for people and aquatic life. Leading to the organization’s 100th anniversary in 2030, the multi-faceted Centennial Commitment is a transformational investment in Chicago, Illinois communities and aquatic ecosystems around the world, requiring half a billion dollars and eight years to accomplish. Ambitions within Shedd Aquarium’s Centennial Commitment center around three primary pillars — “For People, For Communities, For Aquatic Life.” More than half of the $500-million investment will power the programs and partnerships needed to achieve Shedd’s Centennial Commitment’s aspirations. These … Read more

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3 Strategies for Superintendents to Tackle Labor Shortage, Create Diverse Participation

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By Dannis Mitchell The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 89% of contractors are having a hard time finding craft workers and 61% said their firm’s projects are being delayed because of workforce shortages. The number of unfilled construction jobs nationwide neared its highest level in 20 years last July, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. And yet, those statistics also reveal an untapped labor market among minority and women business enterprise communities, with women representing only about 10% of the construction industry’s workforce and African Americans a mere 6%. Involving MWBE and other disadvantaged business enterprises … Read more

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Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Ameren Missouri North Metro Operating Center

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Community leaders and stakeholders recently celebrated the grand opening of Ameren Missouri’s new $20.7-million North Metro Operating Center, located in St. Louis, Missouri and constructed through a joint-venture partnership with general contractors PARIC Corporation and KAI Build. The new North Metro Operating Center is built for up to 70 Ameren Missouri employees and serves more than 135,000 customers in North St. Louis and surrounding communities. It replaces and expands the company’s Geraldine Operating Center, which stood adjacent to the new facility and served the community for more than 60 years. Construction on the North Metro Operating Center began in 2019 … Read more

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