Turner Construction Makes Progress in Reducing Carbon Footprint of Operations

Turner Construction Company is actively testing new to-market equipment and innovative processes to drive transformational change in construction operations and achieve commitments to reduce its environmental footprint. As part of its commitment to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2040 across all reporting scopes, the company has taken significant steps, including implementing a pilot on the use of a wide range of low-emission equipment on a data center project, piloting the use of electric and hybrid heavy equipment on various projects, moving toward fully electrifying its fleet of vehicles by 2028 and using zero-carbon cement on a project. On the data … Read more

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STRABAG Tapped to Build New Czech Bank Česká Spořitelna Headquarters in Prague

STRABAG SE’s Czech subsidiary STRABAG a.s. will construct the new headquarters of Česká spořitelna in Prague’s Smíchov district (Czech Republic) in a consortium of which it’s a leading member. The complex, consisting of four buildings with a usable area of 75,000 square meters, will intersect the main boulevard with a public passageway where shops, cafés and a multifunctional auditorium with a capacity of 380 visitors will be located. The auditorium will be complemented on the exterior by an outdoor grandstand for 150 spectators. The complex will not only serve as the new headquarters of the bank, but is also intended … Read more

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New MOB in New York to Deliver 400,000-SF Class A Office Space

A 30-story medical office building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side recently topped out. Developed by Extell Development Company, the 400,000-square-foot facility, slated for completion in 2025, will house doctors’ offices, medical treatment centers and retail space on the ground floor. Lendlease provided pre-construction services ahead of the tower’s groundbreaking and is serving as construction manager for the development, which is being built on a full-block site located on the east side of First Avenue, between East 79th and East 80th streets. It offers proximity to some of the city’s top hospitals and medical research centers. The … Read more

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BAM to Deliver £32.8M Net-Zero Orchards Academy Secondary School in Kent

BAM will be constructing a new 750-pupil secondary school featuring strong sustainability credentials and design supporting diverse learning needs at the Orchards Academy in Swanley, Kent (England). The £32.8-million project will deliver a 100% newbuild school replacement on a live school site. The scope of work includes new classroom facilities, indoor sports provisions and the addition of new external soft sports pitches. Upon completion, the building will provide enhanced learning environments for children, with improved thermal efficiency and ample natural daylighting. The design emphasizes well-proportioned spaces, faculty adjacencies and integrated furniture and equipment to support diverse learning needs. The school … Read more

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Uptown Tower in Dubai Wins Big at 2024 Awards of Excellence

DMCC’s Uptown Tower in Dubai, UAE has earned three prestigious accolades at this year’s Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Awards of Excellence led by Design-Builder BESIX. Uptown Tower, an integral part of Dubai’s skyline, reflects DMCC’s strategic vision to enhance the architectural landscape of Dubai and set new standards in smart, sustainable urban planning. For BESIX, the tower marks a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to transform the construction landscape, ensuring the integration of aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. Awards received Best Tall Building by Height (300 meters and above) Best Tall Building by Region (Middle East … Read more

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