Golden West Language Arts Complex Tops Out

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The Language Arts Complex at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California recently topped out. Sundt Construction served as the general contractor on the project — the third project on the campus and fourth project for the Coast Community College District. Located near the main entrance of the campus, the new complex is three stories, just over 72,000 square feet, and will support the growing needs of the school’s language arts programs. The project adds classrooms, computer labs, gathering, office and support spaces and a reading, writing and resource center. The team had to oversee the demolition of two existing … Read more

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

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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

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Construction Completes on ASU’s Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 7

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Construction is complete on the new $192-million Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 7 project at Arizona State University in Tempe. The approximately 281,000-gross-square-foot, five-story, high-performance research facility, now known as the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health, promotes an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge generation and leading-edge research intent on improving life on the planet. Designed and constructed as a collaborative research facility, it utilizes clusters whereby researchers of varying disciplines work collaboratively to address global challenges, and support innovative endeavors, to improve the planet’s health and sustainability of food, water and energy into the future. Serving as the … Read more

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Scandic Kiruna 1st Commercial Enterprise to Open in New City Center

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Scandic Kiruna was recently the first commercial enterprise to open its doors in the new city center located in Kiruna, Sweden, a milestone in the internationally renowned urban transformation that has been ongoing since 2004. The new hotel has 231 rooms on 13 floors and architecture featuring a valley and peak design that echoes the Kebnekaise massif and Lapporten Valley. With the opening of Scandic Kiruna, Scandic will increase its room capacity by 60 rooms and become the largest hotel operator in the city. Skanska served as the project developer and contractor. Scandic Kiruna is strategically located next to one … Read more

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New Junction, Gateway to Örebro Opens its Doors

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Scandic has opened its third hotel in Örebro, in the middle of a vibrant urban development project in Sweden. Scandic Örebro Central, which has 160 rooms on nine floors, is strategically located next to Örebro Central Station and nestled among corporate and government offices. The hotel will be a new hub for Örebro residents and visitors, alike; Scandic is the first business to open its doors in the new Örebro Entré area. Immediately upon entering Scandic Örebro Central, guests and visitors are welcomed by an airy, open lobby designed by architectural firm Wingårdhs. The space is ideal for locals, families … Read more

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