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Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Award of Merit: West End Square 50

ENR Construction

The eclectic West End Square 50 brings a two-level District of Columbia fire station, a 20,000-sq-ft squash facility and 61 affordable-housing units under one roof.

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Federal Court Rules Against Labor Department in Wage Case

Construction Equipment

The court's decision said that CityCenterDC, which features upscale retail stores, restaurants, office space and upscale residences, is not a “public work” even though it does sit on land owned by the District of Columbia. The Davis-Beacon Act is a federal law that applies to construction contracts for public works projects.

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Hoar Construction Opens Office in Washington, D.C. Market

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The local Hoar team has years of experience working together in the Washington metropolitan area and will focus on high-rise residential, office, hospitality, healthcare, retail and mixed-use projects. Hoar’s first groundbreaking is scheduled for this summer and will be a multi-family residential project in the District of Columbia. “We

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

With retailers and manufacturers continuing to shorten their supply chains, the ongoing growth in e-commerce, especially in same or next-day delivery, is fueling the requirement for vast fulfillment centers close to major cities. The post U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report appeared first on Business Facilities.

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California, Illinois, Texas Lead The Charge Toward A Modernized Electric Grid

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

the GMI ranks and assesses all 50 states and the District of Columbia based upon the degree to which they have moved toward a modernized electric grid. . Published by the GridWise Alliance in collaboration with Clean Edge, Inc. , Hawaii increased its renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 100 percent by 2045.

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Gerber celebrates 80th anniversary with Drive 80! campaign.

Contractor Magazine

Entrants must be licensed or registered plumbers (unless state of residence does not require it) and must be a legal resident of one of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia. Approximate retail value of prize: $40,000. Void where prohibited.

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. Limit one (1) entry per person and (1) per email address the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry.