Turner Completes Expansion of Cam Ranh International Airport in Vietnam

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The Turner team managing construction of Cam Ranh international passenger terminal near Nha Trang, Vietnam, recently celebrated the end of construction and the grand opening of the expanded airport. The pace was not the only challenge the team faced as they worked to deliver the terminal, noted Project Manager Vinh Anh Ha. “One of our most difficult challenges was starting construction when the design was only at the schematic stage,” he explained. “In many cases the small subcontractors selected to complete the work had little to no experience working on such a large project, under a main contractor.” So to … Read more

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Gammon Appointed Management Contractor for M+ Project

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Gammon Construction Limited was appointed by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority as the management contractor to oversee the completion of the M+ project. Thomas Ho, chief executive of Gammon, said, “Gammon is delighted with the opportunity to play a key role in facilitating the sustainable development of Hong Kong as an international arts and cultural metropolis and an attractive tourist destination in the region. We are fully committed to embracing the challenges ahead and are confident that we will safely deliver the project to the highest quality and within the construction program.” To ensure safe and efficient project delivery, … Read more

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Turner Begins Construction on Istanbul’s Ziraat Bank Headquarters

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Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, the Ziraat Bank Headquarters complex is situated in the heart of the new Istanbul International Financial Center, a development master planned by HOK. The IIFC district will house the head offices of Turkey’s financial governing bodies, state-owned and private banks and related businesses. “Ziraat Bank Headquarters is another important win for our regional operations,” said Project Director Mehmet Genc, adding that local talent who have been trained and developed on recent projects in Turkey—such as Kaplankaya and Emaar Square—are well-positioned to serve the client and deliver the project. He also noted that the rigorous … Read more

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OHL to Build Soccer Stadium in Slovakia for 19 Million Euros

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OHL, through its affiliate OHL ZS Slovakia, has been awarded joint venture construction of a soccer stadium in Košice (Slovakia) for 19 million euros. The project has been awarded by Košická futbalová aréna. The new stadium will have a capacity for close to 13,000 spectators. The construction of the soccer stadium will be divided into three stages. The first stage will consist in the execution of the playing field, stands and operative blocks with the necessary equipment to comply with the conditions of the Union of European Football Associations. The second stage will include the building of the stands, north … Read more

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BIG’s Pleated Skyscraper Completes in Shenzhen

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The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different because it performs differently: the building skin is developed to maximize the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub in Shenzhen. The 96,000-square-meter office development for the state-owned Shenzhen Energy Company is designed to look and feel at home in the cultural, political and business center of Shenzhen, while standing out as a new social and sustainable landmark at the main axis of the city. BIG won the international design competition in the city known as China’s “Silicon Valley” with ARUP and … Read more

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