Brasfield & Gorrie Relocates Atlanta-Area Office

ATLANTA, Ga. – Brasfield & Gorrie opens its relocated Cobb County office in the area around SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta in Georgia. The move from the company’s previous Kennesaw location to a completely renovated 113,000-square-foot office building increases the company’s space by about 43,000 square feet and will allow the general contractor to continue to expand in a growing, conveniently located neighborhood. Brasfield & Gorrie’s new office repurposes an existing pair of connected three-story buildings. The buildings were originally constructed in the late 1970s and early 1980s and underwent a complete renovation to modernize the exterior and interior. … Read more

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Excavation Finalized at 2+U Development in Downtown Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash. – Skanska recently completed excavation operations at 2+U, a 38-story Class A office tower in Seattle, Washington and the only downtown office building coming online in 2019. The excavation for 2+U began in April 2017 with the help of more than 60 skilled construction professionals dedicating approximately 40,000 work hours to achieve this milestone. Skanska conducted the bulk of its excavation and hauling operations at night to minimize disruptions to the downtown community, and to focus on sustainability and safety. With trucks on the road at night, Skanska minimized its carbon footprint since trucks would spend less time … Read more

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Walsh Delivers Final Phase of Chicago Riverwalk

CHICAGO, Ill. – Walsh Construction has completed the final phase of the Chicago Riverwalk. Spanning along the main branch of the Chicago River, the path provides a continuous 1.3-mile walkway with public spaces that connects the lakefront to the center of downtown Chicago, Illinois. The newly completed phase adds three new areas of attraction for visitors to enjoy – The Water Plaza, The Jetty and The Boardwalk. Highlights of these areas include a zero-depth fountain for children to play, floating wetlands and water gardens for ecologic observation, and a landscaped green space allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the views of … Read more

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