Stevens Construction Begins La Gorce Family Intern Village at Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

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Stevens Construction has started construction of the La Gorce Family Intern Village at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Located at 3341 Sanibel Captiva Road, the 7,700-square-foot La Gorce Family Intern Village will feature three buildings, each accommodating up to 10 students, researchers or conservationists working with SCCF and its neighboring environmental partners, including CROW Wildlife Clinic and the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. The buildings will be connected by a shared elevated deck, pavilion and grand staircase, creating a collaborative environment designed to support hands-on ecological learning. Designed to withstand potential storm surge and support a long-life structural design, the buildings are elevated approximately … Read more

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ICC Kicks Off Building Safety Month, Advancing Public Safety and Community Resilience

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The International Code Council’s annual Building Safety Month begins this week and continues through May 31. For 46 years, Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives. This mission has become even more important as communities face challenges like extreme weather events, aging infrastructure and evolving construction technologies. This year’s theme, “Built to Last,” highlights how modern building codes, safety professionals and resilient construction practices protect homes and communities around the world. The weekly themes for Building Safety Month 2026 are: Week One (May 1-10): “Safe Homes, Strong Communities” Week Two … Read more

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Safe Construction Practices Highlighted During 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8. The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training and hazard awareness to protect workers. Because falls continue to pose a significant risk in construction, OSHA is making prevention a top priority. Through efforts like the Safety Stand-Down, the agency is working to drive real change and emphasizing that lasting progress is … Read more

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DPR Construction Debuts Silicon Valley Office & Prefab Facility

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DPR Construction has opened a Silicon Valley Office and Prefabrication Assembly Facility in Santa Clara, California. The 113,702-square-foot facility brings the company’s regional and corporate operations together with its Prefabrication Assembly Facility, uniting office, craft and fabrication teams under one roof. The building houses 68,160 square feet of open office space and 45,542 square feet dedicated to prefabrication, research and development. The facility was built by DPR and its Family of Companies, including OES, EIG and GPLA, all of which also occupy the space. Designed by SmithGroup, the building intentionally removes barriers between administrative and craft employees to encourage connection and collaboration. All … Read more

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Groundbreaking Held for Broward Health Medical Center Medical Office Building

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Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Remedy Medical Properties and Broward Health to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new medical office building on the Broward Health Medical Center main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 30. The eight-story, 188,000-square-foot facility will include 129 exam rooms, expanding access to healthcare in Broward County and providing space for primary care and specialty physician offices. The medical office building is designed for flexibility and scalability and has the ability to expand to 237 exam rooms. Services will include cardiovascular, pulmonology, primary care, gastroenterology, neuroscience, women’s services and space for future growth. The … Read more

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