STRABAG Commissioned for Renovation, Expansion of Stadium in Croatia

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STRABAG d.o.o., the Croatian subsidiary of the European construction group STRABAG SE, has signed a contract for the renovation and expansion of the Kranjčevićeva Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the start of one of the capital’s most significant sports infrastructure projects. Commissioned by the city of Zagreb, the project — with a contract volume of $38-million euros — will deliver a modern football stadium with a significant increase in capacity from 5,350 to 11,163 seats, all of which will be fully covered. Construction work recently started and is expected to take about 18 months, with completion scheduled for the end … Read more

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STRABAG Subsidiary to Deliver Major Construction Project in Amsterdam

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The Dutch subsidiary of STRABAG, ZÜBLIN Nederland B.V., will carry out a major residential construction project in Amsterdam (Netherlands) worth around 139 million euros for Greystar. The three-part building complex — &Amsterdam — with a total gross floor area of 57,017 square meters, will be built in the Amstel III development area located in southeast Amsterdam, an area undergoing a transformation from a monofunctional office district into a lively urban neighborhood. The project consists of three buildings with a total of 561 multifamily apartments on a living space of 48,000 square meters, supplemented by 1,000 square meters of commercial space … Read more

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US DOS Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New US Consulate Hermosillo, Dedication of New US Consulate Nogales

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently celebrated for the new U.S. Consulate Hermosillo (Mexico). The new consulate was designed by Richärd Kennedy Architects and constructed by B.L. Harbert International, with Page as architect of record. With a total investment of $230 million, $40 million of which went directly into the local economy, the project has had a tangible impact on economic growth and development in the region. The facility integrates advanced energy-efficiency features, including solar panels, stormwater management systems and water-conserving landscaping practices, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable construction. In addition, the new U.S. Consulate Nogales (Mexico) was also celebrated with … Read more

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National Institute of Building Sciences Appoints Stephen T. Ayers Interim CEO

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The National Institute of Building Sciences board of directors announced that The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, NAC, CCM, LEED AP, the 11th Architect of the Capitol and president of The Ayers Group, LLC, has accepted the position of interim CEO of NIBS. Ayers’ appointment follows the departure of CEO Lakisha A. Woods, CAE. Ayers previously served as chair of the NIBS board from 2017 to 2018. He also served as chair of the Construction Management Association of America and the Construction Users Roundtable. On Feb. 24, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Ayers to serve as the 11th Architect of … Read more

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Reno Cyclery Project Facilitates City Growth

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The Reno Cyclery construction project in Nevada was recently awarded to general contractor SR Construction, Inc. for Phase I of the 9,793-square-foot building. It will be a full-service bike shop intended to provide bike sales, repairs, maintenance services, as well as provide bike tours. Design methods on this project included a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy concepts. With the addition of solar panel roofing, the Reno Cyclery project will be constructed with LEED certification and net-zero energy and carbon emissions to help sustain and protect the surrounding environment. Phase I of the project will include site work scopes, site … Read more

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