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Oregon’s mass timber structure blends industry and nature

Construction Specifier

This is strategically offset to create welcoming plazas filled with native plants and rainwater management features. Open staircases link different divisions within Public Works, including large indoor rainwater planters in collaborative areas that treat onsite water before returning it clean to the system.

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Top 30 M&E contractors set for growth – ranking

Construction Enquirer

Workloads are reported to be strong despite the wider economic slowdown with firms seeing a return of bigger projects. Cathal McMullan, managing director at Kane Group, said: “There is still a delay in decision-making due to stakeholders re-assessing their requirements and seeking further cost reductions in schemes.” 2 2 Imtech 427.0m

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Construction Underway on KWK/Jenkins • Peer Designed Residence Hall at Fayetteville State University

Civil + Structural Engineer

Study rooms are designed at each end of the building’s wings with the hall’s entrance and staircase prominently featured in the center of the building. The Construction Manager at Risk on the project is Metco. The new hall is expected to be completed in fall 2025.

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Renovations Complete at Penn Station’s Long Island Rail Road Train Hall

Civil + Structural Engineer

NEW YORK — Metropolitan Transit Authority Construction and Development (MTA C&D) in New York recently announced the substantial completion of the Penn East End Gateway Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Concourse project in Manhattan. The project was designed to provide a more comfortable station experience for commuters.

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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Lessen HQ in Scottsdale

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the 25,000 square foot tenant improvement project. Powered by a proprietary technology suite, Lessen’s local field project managers deploy and oversee a network of vetted service professionals in 40+ markets delivering consistency, quality and speed, at scale.

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5 Construction Fails – A Tongue-in-Cheek Look at Defect Management

OmTrak

While some site defects are enough to make you do a double-take, they also provide the perfect reminder of why meticulous defect management is crucial. With OmTrak’s real-time document management, these costly disconnects between design and reality are avoided, ensuring bolts and posts match up perfectly the first time.

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Gerflor & Gradus Expand Their Contemporary Hospitality Collection with New Collections for 2025.

Specification Product Update

By Hannah Parkinson, Gerflor and Gradus Product Manager. Safety & Design for Staircases and Corridor Safety is always a priority in hospitality spaces, particularly in high-traffic areas like staircases and corridors. Explore the full range of Gerflor & Gradus Hospitality products!