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Kraus-Anderson Completes $70M Renovation, Expansion of Science Facilities at Minnesota’s Gustavus Adolphus College

by Kristin Harlow July 7, 2020

ST. PETER, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. has completed a $70 million renovation and expansion of Nobel Hall of Science at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, about 70 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Nobel Hall houses the departments of biology, chemistry, geography and geology, along with interdisciplinary programs in biochemistry, molecular biology and environmental studies. Designed by Hastings+Chivetta, the 182,828-square-foot project nearly doubled the building’s footprint. A lobby and laboratory theater connects Nobel Hall to the Schafer Fine Arts building. The project also added new research and teaching laboratories, offices, classrooms and meeting rooms as well as a museum, greenhouse and auditorium.

July 7, 2020

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Adolfson & Peterson to Build $22.1M Civic Project for Northside ISD in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams June 26, 2020

SAN ANTONIO — General contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction has been awarded the contract to build the Northside Independent School District’s Marshall Law and Medical Services Magnet High School in San Antonio, a project valued at $22.1 million. The project includes an 80,000-square-foot addition to the main high school, adding a new magnet school for law and medical services, new soccer and softball fields and a parking lot. In addition, the project will include renovations to the career and technology building and administration area. Completion is scheduled for November 2021. Pfluger Architects is designing the project.

June 26, 2020

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Talley Riggins Construction Breaks Ground on 7,630 SF Church in Melissa, Texas

by Taylor Williams June 19, 2020

MELISSA, TEXAS — General contractor Talley Riggins Construction Group has broken ground on Melissa United Methodist Church, a 7,630-square-foot civic project that will be located about 45 miles northeast of Dallas. The church will feature an open worship space that can house up to 329 people and a nursery. Shanks Architects designed the project, which will be situated on 5.5 acres and is expected to be complete in January 2021.

June 19, 2020

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RIPCO Real Estate Brokers $7.4M Sale of Post Office in Queens

by Alex Patton June 5, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — RIPCO Real Estate (RIPCO) has brokered the $7.4 million sale of Woolsey Station Post Office, a 7,668-square-foot building occupied by the United States Postal Service in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. Located at 2268 31st St., the property is situated near multiple retail and restaurant businesses and offers convenient access to Interstate 278. Greg Batista, Todd Cooper and Mark Kaplan represented the seller, Ditmars Associates, in the transaction. LG Astoria LLC was the buyer.

June 5, 2020

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Stahl to Build Two High School Additions in Ankeny, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow May 22, 2020

ANKENY, IOWA — Ankeny Community School District has hired Stahl to build additions to Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School. Combined costs for the two projects are $24 million. Stahl will begin construction this summer with completion scheduled in time for the 2021-2022 school year. The additions will increase capacity at each school from 1,400 to 1,860 students. Last year, Ankeny ranked as the 10th-fastest growing city in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

May 22, 2020

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Medistar, Texas A&M Release Name, Updated Plans for $401M Houston Campus

by Taylor Williams May 19, 2020

HOUSTON — A public-private partnership between Houston-based developer Medistar Corp. and Texas A&M University has branded its new, $401 million medical and engineering campus in Houston and released updated plans for the ensuing phases of construction. The new campus, which is situated on five acres at the intersection of Holcombe Boulevard and Main Street near the Texas Medical Center, will be known as the Texas A&M Innovation Plaza at the Texas Medical Center. New construction plans include the development of Life Tower, a 714-bed student housing building, and Horizon Tower, a 485,000-square-foot medical and academic building. The 17-story Horizon Tower will be constructed atop a 2,700-space parking structure, will include most of the campus’s 15,000 square feet of retail space and is expected to be delivered by or before the first quarter of 2024. Life Tower, along with the parking garage, grade-level retail space and the central “open-air” plaza, is scheduled to be delivered in June 2022. The groundbreaking of this phase of the project is scheduled for late 2020. Development of the campus began earlier this year with the acquisition and renovation of Discovery Tower, an 18-story office building that now houses the university’s EnMed program, which provides students …

May 19, 2020

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Oregon Reopens 28 Counties, Including Limited Retail, Restaurant Services

by Amy Works May 18, 2020

PORTLAND, ORE. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown approved reopening for 28 of 33 counties in the state on Friday, May 15. The counties, which met all of Oregon’s safety and preparedness prerequisites for reopening amid a declining prevalence of COVID-19, will begin Phase One opening. Additionally, all retail statewide was approved to open, except for shopping centers and malls in counties not entering Phase One reopening status. Retail businesses that are reopening must maintain social distancing and follow safety measures for employees and customers. In counties approved for Phase One reopening, the following areas can operate if the business complies with sector-specific health and safety guidance: Restaurants, bars and other such establishments for dine-in service until 10 p.m. Personal services businesses All retail businesses, including malls and shopping centers Gyms and other fitness facilities Local gatherings of up to 25 people The counties that have entered Phase One essentially include all those outside the Portland metro area. The state’s three largest Portland-area counties — Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas — did not apply to reopen on May 15, but are expected to apply in the coming weeks. In non-reopening counties, the following new guidelines took effect or remain in effect beginning …

May 18, 2020

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Northern California County Expands Stage 2 Reopening for Lower-Risk Workplaces

by Amy Works May 15, 2020

NEVADA COUNTY, CALIF. — Nevada County has received approval from the State of California to move further into Stage 2 reopening related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Located east of Sacramento and just across the state border from Reno, Nevada, the county is among the first in California to receive approval of its readiness plan. County businesses are encouraged to prepare to safely reopen, if they fit into the Stage 2 sectors in the California Recovery Plan outlined in the Resilience Roadmap. Lower-risk workplaces that are outlined in the first step of Stage 2 include retail, childcare, manufacturing, logistics and essential businesses. An expansion of Stage 2 reopenings includes relaxed retail restrictions and the adaptation and reopening of schools, offices and limited hospitality and personal services. While schools are included in the next phase of Stage 2 reopenings, Nevada County does not anticipate schools reopening until August. Prior to reopening, each business must complete its industry-specific checklist for modifications and safety. Businesses must perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan; train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have any symptoms; and implement …

May 15, 2020

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Skanska USA Delivers $189M Building for University of South Florida Within Water Street Tampa

by Alex Tostado May 14, 2020

TAMPA, FLA. — Skanska USA has delivered University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute, a 13-story, 395,000-square-foot building that will bring 1,800 students, staff and faculty to Water Street Tampa. The building features a 400-seat auditorium, clinical teaching labs and research laboratories, office space and a wellness center. Skanska USA and design firm HOK began construction in August 2017. Additionally, the Morsani College of Medicine is situated a mile from Tampa General Hospital, USF’s primary teaching hospital. Water Street Tampa is a $3 billion mixed-use development in downtown that will offer more than 2 million square feet of office space; 1 million square feet of retail, cultural, educational and entertainment space; and two new hotels totaling more than 650 rooms, including the city’s first five-star hotel. Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeffrey Vinik created Strategic Property Partners LLC to spearhead the project, along with Cascade Investment LLC. The project’s first residential building, 815 Water Street Tampa, is expected to open in late 2020.

May 14, 2020

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C.W. Driver Breaks Ground on $38M Reconstruction of Menifee Valley Middle School in California

by Amy Works May 14, 2020

MENIFEE, CALIF. — C.W. Driver Cos. has broken ground on the reconstruction of Menifee Valley Middle School, located at 26255 Garbani Road in Menifee. The $38 million, 71,277-square-foot project will help transition the campus to a magnet school focused on visual and performing arts. The redevelopment includes the addition of two new classroom buildings, restorations to the Visual and Performing Arts Center, construction of an open-concept library and renovations to existing locker rooms. Slated for completion in spring 2021, the renovated campus will also feature the reconstruction of temporary portable classrooms into permanent classrooms and lab spaces that create a centralized academic courtyard and cohesive community. Additional modifications include a new music and choir space, a renovated stage in the Visual and Performing Arts Center, introduction of outdoor learning spaces, large classroom windows and active learning spaces optimized for use in the arts, music and sciences known as flex labs. Menifee Valley Middle School’s new library will include a flexible plan configuration, collaboration spaces to facilitate group work and soft seating areas for students. On the athletic front, the redevelopment will renovate existing locker rooms with ADA upgrades, AV improvements and the addition of washers and dryers. BakerNowicki Design Studio …

May 14, 2020

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