Skanska Completes New South Central Regional Health Office in Columbia

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The Nashville area office of Skanska USA has completed the new South Central Regional Health Office, a facility that includes expanded clinic, laboratory, warehouse and administrative space and will support public health operations and emergency response efforts across a 13-county region. Skanska began construction in October 2024 and completed the new 16,552-square-foot regional health office on a greenfield site. The facility replaces a health office originally built in 1970 and provides modernized space to support healthcare delivery, public health operations and emergency preparedness efforts throughout the region. The new facility includes three exam rooms, a laboratory, an X-ray room and … Read more

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METALCON Celebrates 35 Years With New Experiences, Networking and Veteran Support

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METALCON will feature new onsite experiences and networking opportunities, along with a special community initiative, Oct. 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. Celebrating its 35th year, the show will offer attendees the opportunity to explore where the industry has been — and where it is headed, while reinforcing its role as the gathering place for professionals who design, manufacture, specify and build with metal. From hands-on learning and emerging technologies to industry connections and experiences that recognize metal construction’s history and impact, METALCON will feature immersive activations from U. S. Steel and FRAMECAD, along with education, demonstrations and opportunities to connect with … Read more

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Hoar Strengthens Tennessee Presence With New Memphis Office

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Hoar Construction has officially opened their Memphis office, affirming its long-standing presence in the market and continued investment in the region. Led by Memphis native, Jordan Watts, the office brings together local employees supporting projects across Memphis and the surrounding areas. Hoar’s new office is located at 6410 Poplar Avenue in the International Paper building. Watts, who returns to his hometown to serve as division manager, joined Hoar in 2016 and has spent nearly a decade leading complex commercial, multifamily, higher education and healthcare projects across the Southeast. Under Watts’ leadership, the office includes approximately 15 local team members supporting … Read more

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2027 International Codes Add Provisions to Accelerate Off-Site Construction, Support Housing Affordability

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The 2027 International Codes, including the International Building Code and International Residential Code, now incorporate key provisions that streamline the approval of off-site construction. By enabling greater use of modular and off-site building methods, these provisions support faster project delivery, reduced waste and lower construction costs, helping address the nation’s housing affordability challenges. The 2027 I-Codes incorporate the ICC/MBI 1200 series standards, including ICC/MBI Standards 1200, 1205 and 1210. Together, these standards provide a comprehensive framework for off-site construction, supporting consistent compliance verification and approval processes across jurisdictions. Already adopted in seven states, with recent adoptions in Maine and New … Read more

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Los Altos School District Breaks Ground on New San Antonio Campus

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Los Altos School District has broken ground on its new San Antonio Campus to serve transitional kindergarten through eighth grade students. Being delivered by the Design-Build team of Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and Blach Construction, the modern and flexible campus will address increasing enrollment and limited space in the high-performing district. The new 70,000-square-foot campus will comprise six buildings, related outdoor spaces and athletic fields designed to support students across all grade levels. The project includes 29 classrooms, including specialized TK and kindergarten spaces, an administration wing, library, gymnasium, multi-purpose room and a restroom building serving the athletic fields. LASD elected … Read more

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