Developer L&L Holding Co.’s two newest projects in Manhattan demonstrate its expertise with complex buildings.
By Jim Harris
Many developers and contractors would likely look at L&L Holding Co.’s portfolio and be intimidated by the scope and requirements of the projects that the company takes on.
“What makes us unique is our willingness to see the complexity in these projects and make sure they are executed in a meaningful way,” Vice President Jeffrey Davis says. “It takes guts and commitment to see these through. Fortunately, our organization knows how to perform custom complex projects, and we receive support from our chairman and president to take this work on.”
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Hourigan|Clayco aims to deliver its latest project on time with the help of its partners and innovative technologies.
By Bianca Herron
After more than two decades in the industry, Hourigan Construction has earned a reputation for managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. The key to the Richmond, Va.-based company’s success is its commitment to investing in its people, processes and the technology required to build smart – not only for today, but also the future.
Hourigan Construction’s latest project, 600 Canal Place, is no exception. The company has teamed up with Chicago based Clayco to provide design/build services for Dominion Energy’s new office tower in downtown Richmond.
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William A. Randolph is using cold formed steel panelized construction to boost quality and construction speed on the Hyatt Place Hotel and Apartment Buildings.
By Alan Dorich
William A. Randolph Inc. is a National Commercial builder with 60 years in Business. Randolph has developed the expertise to build projects such as the Hyatt Place in Royal Oak, Mich., using leading edge construction methods that meet its customer’s requirements. The company’s experience helped it determine that the best approach for these buildings was panelized construction.
“We believe it’s more cost effective than a precast structure and masonry and hollow core plank,” Project Manager Peter Farquhar says. “It’s the optimal structure that provides quality and economics for this type of building product... and have become leaders in this field.”
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Site restrictions forced ARB Structures to retrofit an existing office campus garage for vertical expansion.
By Tim O'Connor
Today's office building developers like to tout their design and lifestyle amenities: how much of the facade is made from glass, what restaurants are nearby, how many treadmills the workout room has and what sustainable materials were used in construction. But for many companies, parking availability is every bit as important as those more marketable features.
A good parking spot is not only a convenience; it's a status symbol – and a revenue generator. High-end office buildings in Orange County, Calif., can charge up to $1,200 a month for a reserved ground-level covered parking space near the entrance. Demand and revenue potential has office developments thinking about how to maximize their parking availability, leading to opportunities for dedicated parking structure builders such as California's ARB Structures.
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Brookfield Residential’s Seton retail project features unique designs.
By Kat Zeman
When Brookfield Residential builds a shopping center, it aims to make it a community hangout. That usually means giving the development some sort of interesting design feature.
“We want our retail developments to become focal gathering points for the community,” says Garrick Fryklind, commercial construction manager. “It differentiates us from our competitors. We build these types of developments with the intent of giving back to the community.”
Seton Calgary Retail Center is no exception. Nestled in Calgary, a city in Alberta, Canada, phase two of the retail development is under construction. The $35 million North Retail District project, which broke ground in June, will feature a distinctive wind sculpture.
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Snavely aims to have National Interstate Insurance Co.’s new headquarters completed in 2018.
By Alan Dorich
When constructing a building surrounded by other facilities, you need to be careful not to get in the way of people or become a safety risk to the area. Snavely Group is bringing this focus as it builds repeat client National Interstate Insurance Co.’s new world headquarters in Richfield, Ohio.
“Safety is always top of mind for us in the construction field, especially with the pedestrians being as close as they are. National Interstate has a culture of active employees who enjoy walking the grounds on their breaks,” Project Manager and Vice President of Field Operations Bill Porter declares. “It’s been challenging at times, but it’s gone extremely well.”
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Forte Specialty Contractors uses its design-build capabilities to create unique experiences for major entertainment companies.
By Jim Harris
Forte Specialty Contractors’ projects are more than just simple structures. “We have the ability to create amazing experiences,” says Scott Acton, CEO and founder of the Las Vegas-based company.
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Tutor Perini is building a dual brand hotel for downtown Fort Lauderdale.
By Tim O’Connor
With winds approaching 100 mph, Hurricane Irma was a destructive force in south Florida – and a source of fear for the project teams whose building sites were potentially exposed to the storm’s full wrath.
At 299 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., just north of Miami, crews began preparing the new Dalmar/Element Hotel for the hurricane on Sept. 5, five days before it made landfall. By Sept. 8, the contractor, Tutor Perini, determined it had done everything it could and sent its field crews home to prepare their own families for the storm. When workers finally returned on Sept. 18, they found that their preparations had been rewarded.
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