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Building for the future: Five trends in higher education projects

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The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is engaged in construction and renovation projects that represent the second-highest capital outlay—$180 million—in its 128-year history. million renovation of the 67,000-sf, 1970s-era Farris Engineering Center; phase three of the $27.3

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Best Landscape/Urban Development: ABQ Civic Plaza Renovation

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Back in 1974, a critic once described the original Albuquerque Civic Plaza as "an expanse of hot paved space with an unwelcoming concrete fountain that did not serve the adjacent convention center or the public."

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Best Renovation/Restoration: Monte Vista Office Renovation

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HB Construction performed a frame-up restoration of a decades-old building for its new headquarters, adding modern Albuquerque elements, including the abundant use of solar panels.

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From past to present – bringing Mitchell Hall into the 21st century

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Location: Albuquerque, NM. Type of Construction: Renovation. Project: Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico. Building Type: Education. Primary Opening Type: Punched Openings. Material Type: Fiberglass.

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From past to present – bringing Mitchell Hall into the 21st century

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Location: Albuquerque, NM. Type of Construction: Renovation. Project: Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico. Building Type: Education. Primary Opening Type: Punched Openings. Material Type: Fiberglass.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Samsung recently announced it will invest nearly $4 billion dollars to expand and renovate its manufacturing plant, creating 600 new permanent jobs and 3,000 construction jobs. According to Samsung, the renovations are needed to better meet the rapidly growing demands of its OEM customers for mobile chip technology. “We

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Pulse: 08/20/2012

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Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. The estimated construction cost is $600 million. Construction is expected to begin in late 2012 and be completed in early 2016. Phase-one construction is scheduled for completion by December 2012. Search our site: Infrastructure.