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Resiliency

Austin area evacuation center will double as events venue

A new 45,000 sf FEMA-operated evacuation shelter in the Greater Austin metropolitan area will begin construction this fall. The center will be available to house people in the event of a disaster such as a major hurricane and double as an events venue when not needed for emergency shelter.



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Mar 5, 2012

Franklin Institute in Philadelphia selects Skanska to construct new pavilion

The building has been designed by SaylorGregg Architects and will apply for LEED Silver certification.

Mar 1, 2012

Cornell shortlists six architectural firms for first building on tech campus

Each of the firms will be asked to assemble a team of consultants and prepare for an interview to discuss their team’s capabilities to successfully design the university’s project.

Mar 1, 2012

Bomel completes design-build parking complex at U.C. San Diego

The $24-million facility, which fits into a canyon setting on the university’s East Campus, includes 1,200 stalls in two adjoining garages and a soccer field on a top level. 

Feb 6, 2012

FMI releases 2012 Construction Productivity Report

Downsizing has resulted in retaining the most experienced and best-trained personnel who are the most capable of working more efficiently and harder.

Feb 2, 2012

Shawmut Design and Construction launches sports venues division

Expansion caps year of growth for Shawmut.

Jan 24, 2012

U of M installs new lighting at Crisler Player Development Center

Energy efficient lighting installed at PDC reduce costs and improves player performance.

Jan 3, 2012

The Value of Historic Paint Investigations

An expert conservator provides a three-step approach to determining a historic building’s “period of significance”—and how to restore its painted surfaces to the correct patterns and colors. 

Dec 27, 2011

Nova completes $60M Clearwater Conference Center

Comprising an entire city block, the 450,000 sq. ft. facility features over 400 meeting rooms, six theaters, a full-service health spa, complete with an indoor running track, and a commercial kitchen that can efficiently accommodate over 1,000 diners

Dec 27, 2011

BD+C's Under 40 Leadership Summit update

The two-day Under 40 Leadership Summit continued with a Leadership Style interactive presentation; Great Solutions presentations from Under 40 attendees; the Owner’s Perspective panel discussion; and the Blue Ocean Strategy presentation.

Dec 14, 2011

Tyler Junior College and Sika Sarnafil team up to save energy

Tyler Junior College wanted a roofing system that wouldn’t need any attention for a long time.

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