Watpac Wins Main Works Contract for Queensland Hospital Redevelopment Project

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Watpac Limited has been awarded a $74-million contract to deliver the Roma Hospital Redevelopment Main Works project for Queensland Health. Located adjacent to the existing hospital in Queensland, Australia, Watpac will construct a new three-level building with a gross floor area of 12,550 square meters, providing 24 beds with departments including emergency, allied health, medical imaging, inpatient wards, pathology, medical records and central sterilizing. Additional facilities to be delivered include theaters, a mortuary, reception, administration areas, staff lounge, training rooms, laundry, kitchen, a café and plant rooms. With site works expected to commence in late September 2018, Watpac Construction State … Read more

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Newtecnic Appointed to Oversee Istanbul City Museum Construction

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Following its involvement since the early design stage, Newtecnic have been appointed by Salon Architects to coordinate the design of structure, façade and MEP engineering for Turkey’s new Istanbul City Museum. The building, located in the Topkapi district, is under construction and due for mid-2019 completion. The deceptively simple building envelope gives the appearance of being a solid mass that, through the provision of massive splits in the façade, invites visitors to explore the 8,000-year story of Istanbul as though they are entering an archaeological site. As part of its new role, Newtecnic will optimize the façades, main structure and … Read more

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Bechtel Wins Delivery Partner, Project Manager Roles for Western Sydney Airport

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Bechtel has been selected by WSA Co as its delivery partner and project manager for the Western Sydney Airport, a $5.3-billion greenfield facility in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. This will be a landmark project for both New South Wales and Australia, and is due for completion at the end of 2026. “Construction of the Western Sydney Airport is a once in a generation infrastructure development opportunity for the region and the country, and we are honored to be working with the Commonwealth of Australia and WSA Co on this iconic project,” said Ailie MacAdam, Bechtel’s managing director for Australia. … Read more

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Balfour Beatty, Hub North Scotland Reach Major Milestone at New Aberdeen Academy

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Balfour Beatty and hub North Scotland have completed construction works to the new Lochside Academy in Aberdeen, Scotland, on behalf of Aberdeen City Council. As part of the works, Balfour Beatty was charged with the design and construction of a new teaching and sports facility, 3G sports pitch and associated car parking facilities. Over 1,300 pupils and teachers from Torry and Kincorth Secondary Schools will join together to form the new school. Balfour Beatty was appointed as main contractor for Lochside Academy in 2016, following close collaboration with Aberdeen City Council and hub North Scotland during the pre-construction phase to … Read more

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Fluor Team Selected for Gordie Howe International Bridge Project Connecting U.S., Canada

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Bridging North America, a partnership of Fluor and ACS Infrastructure Canada, was selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Gordie Howe International Bridge project for Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a planned bridge and border crossing spanning the Detroit River and connecting Detroit, Michigan, U.S. and Windsor, Ontario, Canada by linking Interstate 75 and Interstate 96 in Michigan with the new extension of Highway 401 (Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway) in Ontario. Fluor and ACS Infrastructure Canada led the development phase of the project and will hold the prime … Read more

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