Design

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    Project Wins

    Tutor Perini lands $47M Everglades National Park job

    The contractor will build a new visitor center able to withstand hurricane-force winds, a bulkhead and docks at the southern Florida site. 

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Tampa Bay Rays debut $1.3B stadium deal

    The MLB venue in St. Petersburg, Florida, would sit on the same site as the team’s existing Tropicana Field and benefit from $600 million in public money.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    C.W. Driver caps $70M UC Santa Barbara pavilion

    The LEED-Gold structure is powered by clean energy and includes 1,700 new bicycle parking spots.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Building codes aren’t climate ready, but changes are coming

    Risk is growing from flooding and wildfires, said National Institute of Building Sciences panelists, and builders are relying on outdated guidance.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Why preconstruction has stolen the project spotlight

    Construction Dive rounds up its series on the challenges and opportunities of a strong preconstruction approach. 

    By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Sprouts plans to open 40 stores

    The new store count, which executives detailed Tuesday at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retailing Conference, is a marked increase from the 30 stores the grocer is on track to add in 2023.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Shared outcomes: How preconstruction impacts projects from start to finish

    Beyond technology adoption, systemic changes to the building cycle have been spurred by behavioral and process swings.

    By Chris Wood • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Shared lessons: The promise and pitfalls of preconstruction technology

    Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.

    By Chris Wood • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Shared challenges: Why preconstruction is suddenly so important

    General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.  

    By Chris Wood • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Q&A

    ConTech Conversations: How putting trust in building models eliminates uncertainty

    Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Opinion

    How lean construction helps clients and improves contractors’ profits

    Beyond better collaboration and time savings on projects, gains show up in builders’ bottom lines, writes a Rochester, New York, construction executive.

    By Ken Osmun • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Turner kicks off $100M Albany airport revamp

    The project at the nation’s oldest municipal airport will relieve passenger congestion that backs up from security to the facility’s parking garage.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
  • A rendering shows the design for the Bolsa Row retail development in Orange County, California.
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    Project Milestones

    R.D. Olson breaks ground on $27M retail project

    Bolsa Row Terrace in Westminster, California, at the heart of Orange County’s Little Saigon community, will feature more than 26,000 square feet of shopping and dining space.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    $2.3B MSG Sphere lights up Las Vegas

    Project costs on the world's largest spherical structure, set to open in September, nearly doubled due to inflation and supply chain woes.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    What architects want GCs to know

    Design pros from across the country say they value close collaboration with their construction colleagues.

    By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • July 11, 2023
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    June 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins and milestones from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 30, 2023
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    Early involvement a ‘recipe for success’ on $2.5B HQ2 project

    Clark Construction’s Lee DeLong spoke to Construction Dive as Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    R.D. Olson breaks ground on $60M Marriott hotel

    Interior design elements will include wood surfaces, fireplaces, water features and penthouse suites on the top floor.

    By • June 15, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete

    As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    McHugh completes Chicago apartment building started during the pandemic

    The 200-unit mid-rise features exposed concrete ceilings, glass facades and views of Lake Michigan.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    McCarthy-Mortenson JV completes $1B biosafety lab

    The facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will ensure the safety of the food supply and is one of just a handful of BSL-4 designated sites globally. 

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Q&A

    How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather

    Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, talks about the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: How to craft contracts to avoid disputes and keep legal fees down

    Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Sponsored by Trimble

    5 autonomy insights from industrial technology leaders

    Construction, mining and agriculture leaders report a significant positive impact from autonomy in industrial technology environments.

    April 17, 2023
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    Evolve the healthcare design process by maximizing the potential of modular

    Gensler’s Healthcare Practice Leader talks about updating the design process.

    April 17, 2023