article thumbnail

Google’s New York office: Iconic pier transformed through adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

Recognizing its historical significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2004. The preservation of the building, led by the architect, Handel Architects, received Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy.

article thumbnail

A History of Material & Place: Ellis Preserve

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the projects currently demonstrating the benefits of mass timber construction is the Ellis Preserve Mass Timber Office Building. The mass timber office building is part of Equus Capital Partners’ Ellis Preserve, which began in 2004 when they acquired the 218-acre site of the former Ellis School.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2023 Building Blocks Grant Awardees Announced

CCR Magazine

The City of Brunswick and Brunswick Main Street are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Brunswick Building Blocks Grant funding, the City’s latest proactive effort to promote small business entrepreneurship and kickstart economic revitalization in this historic railroad town. 2 to HB200/SB181 – 6/30/2024).

article thumbnail

New Statutory Payment Regime for Public and Private Works in Virginia

The Construction Seyt

In the spirit of freedom of contract, Virginia courts historically held that unambiguous language rendering owner payment a condition precedent to the contractor’s duty to pay subcontractors was enforceable.[1] 2004 WL 3001151, at *5 (Cir. 1] Not any more. Turner Constr. 2 ] Va.

article thumbnail

Read About the Latest News on Kaw Lake Water Pipeline Program, Ground-Up SoCal K-5 School, and Beckville ISD board

Construction Daily News

.” San Diego USD’s Nipaquay Elementary School, Grossmont UHSD’s El Capitan High School Events Center, San Dieguito UHSD’s Torrey Pines HS Modernization, and Chino Valley USD’s New K-8 The Preserve II School are among C.W. Driver’s K-12 projects in California. Since 1919, C.W.

article thumbnail

Uncover the Latest News on Conflicts over PLAs, US Construction Industry, Two GTA Residents Facing Fraud, and Biden Rule

Construction Daily News

Except for construction, where foreign-born workers are more prevalent, immigrants’ percentage of the US labor force rose from 14% in 2004 to 16.6% To preserve the court process, the SFO did not comment. To preserve the integrity of the subsequent legal proceedings, the SFO declined to speak further.

article thumbnail

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 2004+ Edition. Archeological and Historic Surveys.