PCL met the challenges of building a hotel at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
By Alan Dorich, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
When the Minneapolis district office of PCL Construction Services Inc. builds a project, it takes the role of a “solution provider,” Project Manager Brett Cummings says. “There’s so many challenges and hurdles in a project, and we find a way to make sure the project is successful, regardless of what comes along the way,” he says.
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Paradigm and MRP Realty join forces on a Capital Riverfront development in Washington, D.C.
By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
It’s a partnership made in real estate heaven. Paradigm – a general contractor specializing in real estate development, construction and property management services in the greater Washington, D.C. area – has joined forces with MRP Realty to deliver a mixed-use development in D.C.’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.
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Lemartec takes steel design and construction to a new level.
By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Recognized for its vast experience in steel design and construction, Lemartec offers turn-key solutions for the industrial, commercial and transportation industries.
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A new world-class cruise terminal in Miami required the help of top engineers, fabricators and detailers who could work fast.
By Mark Lawton and Cliff Young
A massive new cruise terminal is under construction for Norwegian Cruise Line in Miami. The building is very unique and extremely complicated, says M. Young, chairman of Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing. The project itself is a joint venture of Haskell and NV2A. Haskell has its own steel shop to self perform the steel scope. DDA Engineers conducted structural steel design, Martin/Martin Engineers figured out steel connections and Bermello Ajamil & Partners architects designed the building.
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GSL Electric distinguishes itself with lean construction, employee ownership and in-house engineering.
By Mark Lawton, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
GSL Electric has no trouble distinguishing itself from the competition. The company, which was founded in 1981, handles electrical construction and engineering, low voltage systems and offers 24/7 service.
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FCC Construction celebrates 60 years of success and growth.
By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
It started as a small business that specialized in masonry. Its founder, Don Fredricks, had only six employees working for him in 1959. But Caledonia, Mich.-based FCC Construction has come a long way since that time. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the company has grown into a full-service design/build general contracting firm with a full-service steel fabrication/erection shop.
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Evans General Contractors recently delivered a die-casting plant for a major manufacturing joint venture.
By Construction Today staff
Evans General Contractors is helping two of the world’s leading automotive part manufacturers join forces. The contract last year began work on a light metal die-casting plant for GF Linamar LLC, a joint venture of GF Automotive and Linamar Corp.
Located on a 57-acre site at the Ferncliff Industrial Park in Mills River, N.C., the $217-million plant will produce aluminum powertrain, driveline and structural components for the North American market. Parts produced in the plant will be used in cars manufactured in North America by a European automaker, the company says. The plant will begin operating later this year.
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Bridgelux is using its expertise and technology to transform lighting at home, at work and around the world.
By Staci Davidson, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
“Let there be light” may be the first statement ever made, but the kind of light delivered is an important matter. Too much light is likely to keep you awake, and not enough light completely hinders one’s ability to see. Bridgelux is dedicated to ”bridging light and life,” and with its dedication to solid-state lighting solutions that are high performance, energy efficient, cost effective and easy to integrate, the company is helping to create better environments and experiences.
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