Enclosure of Halas Hall Addition for NFL’s Chicago Bears Complete, Expansion & Renovation on Track

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Mortenson has completed the enclosure of the major new addition to Halas Hall, putting it on track to complete the expansion and renovation of the home of the Chicago Bears National League Football team before the start of next year’s football season. The modernization, including the 162,500-square-foot addition that more than doubles the size of the Bears’ headquarters, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, will deliver an expansive, state-of-the-art training center for players, coaches and the entire football operation. Improvements include: 13,000-square-foot indoor turf field with projection screen, virtual reality room and adjacent classrooms for learning and practicing plays Expanding the … Read more

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JE Dunn Construction Begins Major Renovation of Tarpon Springs High School in Florida

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TAMPA, Fla. — JE Dunn Construction has broken ground on a sweeping modernization project for Tarpon Springs High School in Pinellas County, Florida. The $13.8-million overhaul involves new construction, the demolition or renovation of multiple structures, as well as site improvements throughout the campus. Noteworthy in the scope of services is the construction of a 12,261-square-foot building that will be the new home for Tarpon Springs High School’s widely acclaimed music program. A building formerly used for the program will be demolished. Renovation activity will include, among other tasks, replacement of flooring and carpet, painting, new doors and hardware sets, … Read more

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Construction Underway of $110-Million Modernization of Big Ten Basketball Arena

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Mortenson Construction has been selected to transform Welsh-Ryan Arena into a world-class playing and practice facility for Northwestern University’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. The $110-million renovation and expansion project began in mid-March in Evanston, Illinois, just as Northwestern’s men’s basketball team made its first run in the NCAA basketball tournament. The architect for the project is HOK. The Welsh-Ryan Arena is scheduled to complete in the fall of 2018 so each sports team misses just one season playing in the arena. In addition to the aggressive 18-month construction schedule, the worksite poses some logistical challenges. The … Read more

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Mortenson to Help Build Community Ties with $38M Wellness Center

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Mortenson Construction is launching a major renovation and expansion of Harper College’s sports and wellness center to create a state-of-the-art health and recreation center for the Palatine, Illinois community college and Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The $38-million project includes constructing the shell and core of a 10,000-square-foot addition planned to house a medical clinic run by Northwest Community Healthcare for students, faculty, staff and area residents. Harper College, along with Mortenson Construction and architect Cannon Design, recently held a groundbreaking for the modernization project. Building M, closed until the renovation is completed in August 2018, is home to … Read more

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MYCON General Contractors Begins Renovation, Modernization of 1970s Office Building

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MC KINNEY, Texas — MYCON General Contractors has begun work on the exterior and interior renovation of its future company headquarters, a three-story, 46,071 square-foot office building located at 17311 Dallas Parkway, in Dallas, Texas. MYCON bought the building in in the fourth quarter of 2015 and will relocate to the new building in the spring of 2017. Originally constructed in 1979 and situated on a 1.9-acre tract, the building will be completely gutted and reskinned. Construction is targeted for completion in January 2017. O’Brien Architects is the architect.

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