Modernization of College of Lake County Enhances Student Experience, Improves Accessibility

Just in time for the start of second-semester classes, College of Lake County finished moving into a completely remodeled C Wing, which marked the final phase of Mortenson Construction’s multi-year, $50-million renovation and expansion project at the school’s main Grayslake, Illinois campus. Starting in 2015, Mortenson demolished and rebuilt 190,000 square feet and added 30,000 square feet to the community college’s primary two buildings. The goal of the project was to enhance student experience, improve accessibility and upgrade fire, life safety and mechanical systems. Based on the master plan by Legat Architects, Mortenson relocated the basement cafeteria to a new … Read more

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BAM to Commence Work on $56M City, University of London Law School

City, University of London has chosen BAM London region to create a landmark new building for The City Law School. The 78,000-square-foot new provision, which BAM won in competition with Wates and Morgan Sindall, was tendered under the Southern Construction Framework. Valued at around $56 million, the works involve rationalizing four existing buildings that form a corner at Sebastian Street and Goswell Road, EC1. Two of these – a pre-fabricated health center from the 1970s and a former factory from 1947 – will be demolished. Two other buildings, former factories at Goswell Road and the Myddleton Building, will be retained, … Read more

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Delivered in Record Time, Museum of the Bible Sets New Benchmark for Design, Construction of Cultural Spaces

The Museum of the Bible – the latest addition to Washington, D.C.’s rich and ever-expanding cultural landscape – opened its doors to the public following a special dedication ceremony for museum stakeholders and supporters. Clark Construction Group led construction operations on the $254-million, 430,000-square-foot project, delivering the state-of-the-art facility in record time. Among the most technologically advanced museums in the world, the museum harnesses cutting-edge technology to create an immersive and engaging experience for visitors as they explore the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. In addition to five floors of exhibit space, including three permanent exhibit levels, the … Read more

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Ground Broken on $11M Temple Beth El Campus Construction, Renovation Project

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Ground was broken recently for the Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Florida construction and renovation of its Schaefer Family Campus. Kaufman Lynn Construction will oversee the $11-million project that is expected to be completed in phases with the first phase to be completed this fall and overall completion scheduled for late 2019. The Schaefer Family Campus Phase 1 improvements will include renovation of the existing 5,597-square-foot sanctuary and 4,127-square-foot atrium. Phase 2 will include a major renovation including an expanded covered entry, lobby and welcome center, a new chapel and an adult learning center. The … Read more

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

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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