Mammoet transports massive modules for GCGV
Large SPMT fleet aids construction of Gulf Coast plastics facility Mammoet crews at the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) site in San Patricio County, Texas have recently completed the heavy haul of the largest modules to be received so far for the construction of a Gulf Coast plastics manufacturing facility. The most recent shipment included some of the largest onshore modules in the industry which were transported along a dedicated eight km (five-mile) heavy haul route using SPMT...
Suspension Bridge Connecting Stillwater Prairie Reserve and Maple Ridge, Designed by Woolpert, Opening Today
The Miami County (Ohio) Park District provided a needed connection between the two parks, while creating an engaging destination. COVINGTON, Ohio — The Miami County Park District is hosting the official opening of the Stillwater Prairie Connector Bridge, which connects Stillwater Prairie Reserve with Maple Ridge, at 10 a.m. ET today, May 7. The event will be held on the Maple Ridge side of the bridge, at 10430 State Route 185 in Covington. The Miami County Park District contracted with Wo...
Works on Sea Wall Nears Completion for the Landmark EWP-EDF One Wave Energy project
Stockholm, Sweden — Pursuant to the engineering coordination permit from the Municipality of Tel-Aviv Jaffa (permit number 2020-3249) Eco Wave Power (EWPG Holding AB, Stock Symbol: ECOWVE) is pleased to announce that it nears completion of the wall reinforcement works, meant to enable the installation of floaters on the sea wall of the Port of Jaffa, Israel. The works so far have included clearing the top cement layer of the relevant sections of the sea wall, followed by adding two layers o...
Skanska signs lease for 44,000 square meters in production and logistics facility project for Greenfood in Helsingborg, Sweden
Skanska has signed a 20-year lease agreement with Greenfood for a 44,000 square meter new food and logistics center in Långeberga, Helsingborg, Sweden. Greenfood is one of northern Europe's leading actors in healthy food. Construction start for the new facility is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2021, with an estimated start of operations during the second quarter of 2023. The facility will have a strong environmental focus in everything from material selection to efficient co...
$500M BMO Centre Expansion breaks ground today
The Calgary Stampede, together with Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), the city’s community-building specialists, is marking a significant milestone for the BMO Centre expansion. Today, right on schedule, crews are breaking ground on the new facility on Stampede Park—a $500M project in Calgary’s developing Culture + Entertainment District. The pre-construction phases have rolled out smoothly over the past 24 months. The Calgary Stampede and CMLC chose the design team in Spring 2019 an...
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY: U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires Selective Improvements
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is requesting submissions to pre-qualify firms for Design-Build Construction Services for the construction of Selective Improvements at the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The project will provide essential improvements to extend the life of the chancery until a replacement can be constructed. The project scope includes improvements to interior architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecom, security, and fire and life...
US Navy’s Naval Facilities Engineering Command selects Stantec for large waterfront project support
The Company will lead multidiscipline architect‐engineer services at Naval facilities throughout the Northeastern United States EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY TSX, NYSE:STN: The US Navy’s Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic has selected global design firm Stantec to lead multidiscipline architect‐engineer services as part of a five-year, US$60 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Through this IDIQ contract, Stantec will support the planning,...
Skanska builds highway section and tunnel in Višňové , Slovakia, for EUR 255M, about SEK 2.6 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with National Highway Authority of the Slovak Republic to build a highway in Višňové, northern Slovakia. The contract is worth EUR 255M, about SEK 2.6 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe for the second quarter 2021. The construction of the 13.5-kilometer section between Lietavská Lúčka – Višňové – Dubná Skala, including a 7.5-kilometer-long tunnel and seven bridges, will be financed by the European Regional Development Fund, OP Integr...
Skanska signs additional contract for a hospital building project in Orlando, Florida, USA , for USD 87M, about SEK 730M
Skanska has signed an additional contract with Orlando Health, Inc. for the construction of the new Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Orlando, Florida, USA. The contract is worth USD 87M, about SEK 730M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2021. The new 34,500-square-meter institute will include an eight-story hospital that will house 75 inpatient rooms and 10 operating rooms (ORs). An adjoining 6-story medical office building will include two fl...
Skanska builds Signia by Hilton hotel in Atlanta, USA, for USD 271M, about SEK 2.3 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Georgia World Congress Center Authority to build the first new construction Signia by Hilton hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The total contract value is USD 308M for the Skanska-led joint venture along with SG Contracting, Inc. Skanska will include its 88 percent share worth USD 271M, about SEK 2.3 billion, in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2021. Signia by Hilton is a new upscale brand from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT). The 40-...