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3 design-build teams in final bids for $233M Denver convention center contract

Construction Dive

After firing program manager Trammell Crow for improperly sharing information with bidder Mortenson Construction, city officials have narrowed the competition to PCL Construction, Hensel Phelps and The Weitz Co.

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New Procurement Methods Meet Old Bidding Culture

Construction Dive

Some of the methods may offer greater value and speed than the traditional design, bid and construct technique. The new VA medical center in suburban Denver is a glaring example. Frequently, however, these methods clash with longstanding public procurement practices and procedures.

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Miami accepts more modest plan to renovate its convention center

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The city of Miami has awarded an $11 million contract for its on-again, off-again convention center renovation to Denver-based Fentress Architects, which will serve as the design criteria professional on this project. Body Image: read more.

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The Value of Openness

Construction Knowledge

PA Gov Corbett ordered an investigation into the the PA Turnpike Commission corrupt contract awards. Seems Denver based Cider, Inc. million bid was almost seven times that of the lowest bidder, the grand jury said. Within a year, turnpike officials increased that contract by $58.3 has been acting badly.

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Why Hiring a Non-Local Commercial Construction Contractor is Crazy…Like a Fox

HardHatChat

Chuck, the construction costs on my project would soar if I don’t hire a local general contracting construction firm. The travel expenses alone for a non-local general contractor would inflate a retail construction bid to the point where the job isn’t economical. You’re pumping money back into the community.

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Retail Construction Trends 2010 Update: Outside the Big Box

HardHatChat

Second, we’ve seen a tremendous increase in retail construction bid work for Buy Buy Baby and Babies R Us. And third, we hear there is a major baby/maternity retailer looking to launch a new concept store on Michigan Avenue.

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4 distribution center projects that changed The Korte Company forever

The Korte Company

The project bids in seven days.”. Bids are still due Friday.”. Prior to working for The Korte Company, he was an architect at RNL, at the time the largest architectural firm in Denver. But there was more: Walgreens wanted to enter a long-term contract where The Korte Company would build everything. I talked to your guy.