Project for Historic Courthouse Kicks Off with ‘Wall-Breaking’ Ceremony

  • Posted on

Construction at the Frank E. Moss Courthouse is underway after a wall-breaking ceremony recently took place in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Dozens gathered at the courthouse, a historic treasure, including representatives from the General Services Administration, HOK Design, Preservation Utah, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah and Big-D Construction. The general contractor was awarded the renovation project by GSA in the summer of 2021. The $116-million makeover will include a seismic retrofit, backfill and renovation of the building, honoring its rich history, while updating critical building systems and accomplishing necessary upgrades to create a … Read more

Filed under: eNews, ProjectsTagged with: , ,

TK Elevator’s Innovation and Qualification Center in Atlanta Achieves LEED Gold Certification

  • Posted on

TK Elevator’s Innovation and Qualification Center, featuring the tallest elevator test tower in North America, has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification. Brasfield & Gorrie was the project’s general contractor. To achieve LEED Gold certification, the IQC realized a 12% reduction in embodied carbon compared to typical construction through concrete mix optimization — using ground granulated blast furnace slag and fly ash. This approach saved 2.36 million pounds of carbon-dioxide emissions. The IQC achieved more than a 40% reduction in potable water use compared to baseline buildings through the selection of efficiency flush-and-flow fixtures that will save … Read more

Filed under: eNews, Industry NewsTagged with: , , , , ,

New 22-Story Marriott International Headquarters Towers over Bethesda, Maryland

  • Posted on

At 22 stories, the new Marriott International headquarters towers over Bethesda, Maryland. As the new home for Marriott International, the 785,000-square-foot building will house over 3,500 employees. Developed by Boston Properties and designed to meet LEED Gold standards, the new workplace offers state-of-the-art technology and an abundance of modern amenities to its employees. These amenities include a childcare center, fitness center, rooftop space with outdoor seating and a public plaza with outdoor seating to host community concerts and cafeteria. General contractor Hensel Phelps’ scope of work contains the core and shell building, the 354,000-square-foot, five-level parking garage, plaza and landscaping … Read more

Filed under: eNews, ProjectsTagged with: , , , ,

Astra Tower Luxury Residential High-Rise to Boost Utah Skyline, Environmental Standards upon Completion

  • Posted on

Construction of the 40-floor Astra Tower luxury residential high-rise officially broke ground, marking a significant milestone in the history of Salt Lake City, Utah’s skyline and its downtown residential offerings. The project team includes developer Kensington Investment Company, design firm HKS and general contractor Jacobsen Construction Company. Astra Tower will consist of 372 luxury home apartments, all of them for rent, when completed in fall 2024. The tower will also be an exemplary steward of the natural environment and will push the skyline higher than ever as Utah’s tallest building. The Astra Tower project team will seek LEED Gold certification … Read more

Filed under: eNews, ProjectsTagged with: , ,

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Achieves LEED Gold Certification

  • Posted on

Empire State Development, a Lendlease/Turner joint venture with tvsdesign, provided Design-Build services for the expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The $1.5-billion project will generate millions of dollars in new economic activity for New York City, while serving as a model of environmental efficiency and sustainability. The 1.2-million square-foot expansion includes several concepts to push the boundaries of sustainability and create a path for future initiatives. Since 2014, the Javits Center has reduced the building’s energy consumption by 26%, created a rooftop wildlife habitat and installed energy-efficient equipment throughout the structure on Manhattan’s West Side. The innovative design … Read more

Filed under: eNews, NewsTagged with: , ,