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A new $115 million project recently broke ground at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) that will add housing for 424 students at below-market rates. The 108,000 sf La Playa Residence Hall, funded by the State of California’s Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program, will consist of three five-story structures connected by bridges.
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Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, two pivotal changes in federal construction labor dynamics are likely to exacerbate increasing construction labor costs, according to Gordian's Samuel Giffin.
The design and construction contract for what is envisioned to be “the premier private academic health center in Mexico and Latin America” was recently awarded to The Beck Group. The TecSalud Health Sciences Campus will be located at Tec De Monterrey’s flagship healthcare facility, Zambrano Hellion Hospital, in Monterrey, Mexico.
Engineering goes hand-in-hand with design, putting a practical lens on the architect’s vision and finding the best way to make it happen. Without a talented engineer, the project will never reach completion, and certainly will not reach the standards of functionality and sustainability that the architect and client are seeking.
The improved communication, coordination, and collaboration afforded by BIM implementation have already been shown to save time and money in projects.
The Beltsville facility, which also earned the ENERGY STAR Label for energy performance, implemented a range of energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable operations measures as part of the certification process.
The project employed more than 2,000 tradespeople for a total of 2.1 million hours worked – all without a single lost-time accident.
Recent awards, project progress signal ongoing commitment to region.
Renovation of art deco landmark will add 21,000 square feet of retail and 110 new parking spaces.
EDR offers free webinar on February 22, 2012 at 1 p.m.
Honor recognizes significant contributions to architecture and society.
Morrison will serve as a vice president and Viviano will serve as senior director of business development for Georgia.
Solar industry gathers March 19-21, 2012 in San Jose to discuss technology, market development and policy.
