In a joint venture, Skanska, along with Corman Kokosing Construction Company and McLean Contracting Company, have completed the final phase of the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge project for the Maryland Transportation Authority. This milestone was achieved with the demolition of the original bridge and enhancement of artificial fish reefs from the deconstructed bridge materials. During the final phase, the old bridge was demolished and 12 barge loads totaling 16,030 tons of concrete were repurposed to enhance artificial fish reefs in both the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The team executed a careful and controlled demolition … Read more
Rail Network Contract Awarded to Boost Mobility on Munich S-Bahn
HOCHTIEF, together with its partner Implenia, has been awarded a major contract by Deutsche Bahn for the second main line of the S-Bahn rail network in Munich (Germany). The new project mainly involves connecting the Ostbahnhof station with the Marienhof stop in the heart of the Bavarian capital. Both companies each have a 50% share in the Tunnel Ostbahnhof consortium. The joint venture, under the technical leadership of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure, will construct two traffic tunnels and a rescue tunnel, the underground station Munich East, as well as a new track underpass, over a distance of approximately three kilometers. Construction work … Read more
Amway Soccer Stadium Project Underway in Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan’s West Side is set to transform with the construction of a state-of-the-art soccer stadium, breaking ground in spring 2025 and expected to open in 2027. Spanning 134,500 square feet on an 8.2-acre site near Mt. Vernon and Pearl Street, next to the YMCA, the venue will seat 8,500 fans in a design tailored to create an electric atmosphere for soccer enthusiasts and community events, alike. Beyond sports, the Amway Soccer Stadium is envisioned as a catalyst for economic vitality, sparking growth for nearby businesses and strengthening the cultural fabric of the West Side. Combining cutting-edge design with … Read more
Joint-Venture Delivers Mickey Leland International Terminal in Houston
International flights have already begun departing from the new D West terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The joint-venture team of Austin-Gilbane has successfully delivered the Mickey Leland International Terminal, marking a significant milestone for the city of Houston (Texas). Over the last seven years, Austin-Gilbane has worked diligently to significantly expand and refurbish one of the busiest airports in the United States. The end goal was to maintain IAH’s momentum as an international hub. The project also included substantial upgrades to an existing and fully active terminal, a new sterile corridor for international arrivals and the completion of the … Read more
Design-Build Contract Under Negotiations for New York City Borough-Based Jail System, Manhattan Facility
Tutor Perini Corporation, in a joint venture with O&G Industries, has been identified as the Apparent Selected Proposer by the New York City Department of Design and Construction for the new Manhattan Jail Facility. The project scope includes design and construction of a new facility that will have dedicated space for onsite services and programming, indoor and outdoor recreation, food services, staff offices and facilities, amenities, below-grade accessory parking and a secured entry. The new facility will contain 886 beds and provide 125 accessory parking spaces below-grade for all staff and service providers. In addition, the facility will provide 20,000 … Read more