Expansion, Renovations Begin on University of Memphis Athletic Facility

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Turner Construction Company is beginning the first phase of a $10.6-million expansion and renovation of the University of Memphis’ athletic training facility on its Park Avenue campus in Tennessee. The project is the first phase of the indoor football practice facility, which will expand the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex by 25,000 square feet and includes the renovation of adjacent areas within the complex, which are used for training by the university’s football and other collegiate sports teams. The project is expected to be complete in a year’s time. The new space will include a multipurpose room, … Read more

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Expansion, Upgrades Complete on Interim International Arrivals Building at Nashville Airport

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JE Dunn Construction has completed the first project of BNA Vision, a $1-billion expansion for Nashville International Airport, located in Tennessee. Enhancements and expansion of the airport’s interim International Arrivals Building took center stage recently at a ribbon cutting marking completion of the $8.2-million first project. The upgraded interim IAB will accommodate immediate needs for additional international capacity while a permanent building — a larger, state-of-the-art International Arrival Facility — is being designed and built, by 2023. The interim IAB will serve as a welcome center and process international passengers arriving in Nashville, including passengers to be served by British … Read more

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Modernization of College of Lake County Enhances Student Experience, Improves Accessibility

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Just in time for the start of second-semester classes, College of Lake County finished moving into a completely remodeled C Wing, which marked the final phase of Mortenson Construction’s multi-year, $50-million renovation and expansion project at the school’s main Grayslake, Illinois campus. Starting in 2015, Mortenson demolished and rebuilt 190,000 square feet and added 30,000 square feet to the community college’s primary two buildings. The goal of the project was to enhance student experience, improve accessibility and upgrade fire, life safety and mechanical systems. Based on the master plan by Legat Architects, Mortenson relocated the basement cafeteria to a new … Read more

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Skanska Awarded Contract to Develop Virginia Tech Biomedical Research Addition

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Skanska USA has been awarded a $68-million contract to complete the Virginia Tech Carilion Biomedical Research Addition, a 140,000-square-foot building on the Virginia Tech Carilion Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, Virginia. This project, while contracted with Carilion Clinic, is a collaboration between Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech. AECOM is the architect. The project is expected to be completed in February 2020. The primary focus of the new four-story building is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities for enhanced biomedical research programs in five major thematic areas, including: Body device interfaces Brain health and disorders Cardiovascular science Infectious diseases and … 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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