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Preliminary Work Planned for $2.2B Patient Care Tower in Iowa

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billion patient tower to be built by University of Iowa Healthcare on its Iowa City campus will include demolition of several structures including the pictured water tower. All three structures are located within the footprint of the new tower and are slated to be razed in the fall. MidAmerican Energy also saw its planned $3.9-billion

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

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The design called for lighter, whiter concrete for the structure. Not only does replacing a portion of portland cement with slag cement hold the potential to reduce the environmental impact of the concrete significantly, but it also requires nearly 90 percent less energy to produce than portland cement.

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Coordination Is Pivotal to ASU West Tempe Projects

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The largest currently under construction, the seven-story housing, dining and academic structure for students of the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, is a public-private partnership between American Campus Communities (ACC) and ASU. The predominantly concrete structure sits atop rammed aggregate piers and spread footings.

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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

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Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. It came down to “a lot of planning,” Marty adds. “We

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ENR West Industry News | June 2025: Fast-Tracked LA High School Completed in Four Weeks

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A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. mile levee section is located adjacent to the Brookside community and is rated as the most critically deficient in the Central Valley levee system. and design firm Gensler. a component of the $1.95-billion

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Cal Poly Humboldt's Vision for Realizing Robust Housing

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Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. It came down to “a lot of planning,” Marty adds. “We

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

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Innovative sustainable design features include a distinctive umbrella-like canopy with integrated solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and acoustic engineering to amplify crowd atmosphere whilst maintaining environmental responsibility. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3