Gilbane Promotes Heidi DeBenedetti to COO
Gilbane Building Company announced today that Heidi DeBenedetti will be promoted to chief operating officer (COO) effective January 1, 2024, making her one of the construction industry’s top women executive leaders. DeBenedetti, who previously served as regional president and chief administrative officer, comes to the position with 25 years of industry experience – nine of […]
Fairfax County Schools Find New Home in Corporate Park
JLL announced today that it has negotiated the lease and managed the construction of the buildout to transform nearly 40,000 square feet within two tech park buildings into usable space for classrooms, offices and testing rooms for Fairfax County Public Schools in Herndon, Virginia. JLL represented the tenant, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the largest […]
Orange County & Aurigo: Streamlining Project Management
Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced it has entered into a multiyear contract with Orange County, Florida to digitize the planning and delivery of the County’s long-term Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Aurigo’s Masterworks product suite will help the agency prioritize capital projects, manage […]
Mastering Construction Operational Costs
In the dynamic realm of construction, where every project is a unique puzzle, managing operational costs emerges as a multifaceted challenge. Operational expenses often lurk in the shadows, ready to throw off budgetary plans and disrupt project timelines. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the intricacies of operational costs, identifying why they are […]
Building Kennels: Integrate Construction Partners Donate for Women’s Safe House
General contractor Integrate Construction Partners (Integrate) broke ground Oct. 12 on a state-of-the-art kennel addition at The Women’s Safe House, a St. Louis-based non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for women and families — and soon their pets — fleeing domestic violence. Integrate is donating its construction management fees and coordinating material and labor […]
Shawmut Completes Lindemann Arts Center at Brown U
Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, joined leaders from Brown University on Saturday, October 21 to celebrate the completion of The Lindemann Performing Arts Center (The Lindemann), a one-of-a-kind venue in Providence that pushes the boundaries of innovation in performance space. Located centrally in Brown’s Perelman Arts District, the 101,000 square-foot […]