Construction of Skyscraper to Begin in Poland

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Modern office spaces, solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact, as well as intriguing landscaping that complements the urban fabric are a few of the distinctive features of the Studio A building scheduled to be commissioned in Warsaw, Poland in 2025. Skanska is the general contractor for the project. Construction of the two-phase studio complex began in August 2021. The first phase, Studio B, was commissioned in November 2023. Now, Skanska is commencing works on the second part of the project — a skyscraper, which will consist of 27 floors, as well as four underground levels (built earlier, during the construction … Read more

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Fit-Out for Former London Manor Home Focuses on Sustainability

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General contractor Gilbert-Ash has been appointed to fit out a former London manor home, transforming it into a modern Cat A workspace. Situated in the heart of Richmond, England, Kew Studios is a building steeped in history and rich in character, which will be completely transformed into stylish office space with a strong focus on sustainability. The £10-million project includes the refurbishment of the building to include structural works to create a staircase, lift core and mezzanine plant platform. There will also be alterations to external openings, building repairs and replacement of MEP services to reconfigure the building for subdivision … Read more

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Milestone Achieved on Luxury High-Rise in Utah

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Construction crews have placed the final beam atop the 41-floor Astra Tower luxury high-rise, marking the completion of structural steel work on Utah’s new tallest building. The downtown Salt Lake City tower has been steadily rising since the first above-grade concrete was poured in early 2023, rising a full level every seven days, on average. Astra Tower now stands over 450 feet tall and re-defines Salt Lake’s urban skyline. Now that the structural steel work is done, the focus of the Astra Tower project has turned to utilities systems and interior and exterior finishes. When the tower is fully completed … Read more

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West Yorkshire’s New State-of-the-Art Pathology Laboratory Opens

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A pathology laboratory designed to serve patients across West Yorkshire (England) has recently opened. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Centre for Laboratory Medicine marks a significant milestone in regional healthcare as it is set to house pathology services from Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. BAM commenced construction of the Centre for Laboratory Medicine in April 2022, which involved fitting 338 glass panels to create its windows, in addition to installing 1,357 individual rainscreen cladding panels on its façade. The new laboratory is a flagship project within the Leeds Teaching Hospital’s Building the Leeds … Read more

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Contract Awarded to Expand SEA Airport’s C Concourse

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A contract was awarded to Turner Construction Company to expand C Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington. The project will cost $399 million and upgrade the airport experience for travelers. The passenger-centric project will add dining and retail options, as well as offer amenities such as an interfaith prayer and meditation room and a nursing suite. The concourse will also be home to a 20,000-square-foot Alaska Airlines lounge, enabling travelers to relax in style. The project will contribute to the Port of Seattle’s goal of becoming the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America, where the health of … Read more

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