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BluSky Adds Two New Vice Presidents to Leadership Team in Tennessee and Illinois

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

DENVER, July 6 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction expertise and impressive certifications elevate the leadership in both regions.

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  • DENVER, July 6 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction expertise and impressive certifications elevate the leadership in both regions.
  • Dan came from the Menold Construction & Restoration merger with BluSky in October 2021, and assumed the role of project director.
  • He grew up in construction, as his father was a contractor, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 2008.
  • Their construction experience and strong skillsets are a perfect fit for our teams," commented Jeff Thornsbury, chief human resources officer.

Change Order SaaS Company Extracker Becomes Clearstory; Secures New Funding to Fuel Rapid Growth

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extracker, the construction industry's only Change Order communication tool, today announced it has evolved its brand amid significant growth. To better reflect the company's commitment to trust and transparency, it has changed its name to Clearstory. Additionally, the company announced $5.5 million in fresh capital to accelerate its trajectory and accommodate industry demand for tools that help all construction stakeholders reduce risk. The latest funding was led by GS Futures with participation from existing investors Jackson Square Ventures, Building Ventures and Cloud App Capital Partners, who invested more than their pro rata.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extracker, the construction industry's only Change Order communication tool, today announced it has evolved its brand amid significant growth.
  • Traditional Change Order Management tools focus on forecasting Change Orders against a company's internal project budget, and as a result cannot communicate externally.
  • Clearstory calls this "The Change Order Gap'' which causes breathtaking amounts of manual work, increased risk and often disputes.
  • With its powerful workflows like digital time and material tags, Change Order templates and change notifications, it also reduces processing time on Change Orders by up to 70%.

Granite’s Pacific Northwest Region Recognized by AGC Washington at Build Washington Awards

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Granite (NYSE:GVA) received multiple awards from the Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGCW) at this year’s Build Washington Awards.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) received multiple awards from the Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGCW) at this year’s Build Washington Awards.
  • Granite’s Pacific Northwest Region was recognized for three awards: Construction Excellence Award - Highway/Transportation Under $5M for the Grape Drive Intersection Safety Improvements Project, Construction Excellence Award - Highway/Transportation $15M-$50M for the Padden Creek Fish Passage Design-Build Project, and Safety Excellence in the General Contractor Highway/Civil Over 500,000 Worker Hours.
  • On May 18th, members of the Pacific Northwest team gathered at the Seattle Museum of Flight to celebrate and received the awards on behalf of our team.
  • It was part of the Washington State Department of Transportation's Collision Reduction and Prevention program.

Cooper Companies Announces the Start of Construction on its Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Facility on West Route 66 in Flagstaff

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona self-storage developer and operator, Cooper Companies, has announced the start of construction of a 104,672 sf three-story climate-controlled self-storage facility at 1683 West Route 66 in Flagstaff, AZ.

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  • FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona self-storage developer and operator, Cooper Companies, has announced the start of construction of a 104,672 sf three-story climate-controlled self-storage facility at 1683 West Route 66 in Flagstaff, AZ.
  • The General Contractor of this marque location along the iconic Route 66, is TLW Construction, and the architect is national firm, RKAA.
  • 108 Excavating, SWI Engineering and Morning Dew Landscaping, all locally owned and operated Flagstaff companies, have been hired as the excavating contractor, civil engineer, and landscaping design firm.
  • In addition, Cooper Companies develops, owns, and operates self-storage, office and industrial properties in Arizona, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Joins 6K Executives for Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the PlusCAM Battery Material Production Plant in Jackson, TN

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Energy, a leader in the sustainable production of engineered materials for lithium-ion batteries, today officially broke ground on the construction of the world's first sustainable multi-chemistry cathode manufacturing plant scheduled to open in Q3, 2024. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, 6K CEO Dr. Aaron Bent, and 6K Energy President Sam Trinch were joined by local business and community leaders, construction and supply partners as well as lithium-ion battery industry executives for the event.

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  • Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, 6K CEO Dr. Aaron Bent, and 6K Energy President Sam Trinch were joined by local business and community leaders, construction and supply partners as well as lithium-ion battery industry executives for the event.
  • Earlier this year 6K Energy announced the PlusCAM factory, a full-scale battery material manufacturing plant, scheduled to open in late 2024 with 13K metric tons per annum (tpa) production capacity.
  • The PlusCAM factory will be the world's first UniMelt® plasma cathode plant providing low-cost, ultra-sustainable production of battery material for localized supply chains in the US.
  • In addition, the company announced a $50M Department of Energy grant opportunity that will partially fund the $200+ million PlusCAM factory.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Joins 6K Executives for Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the PlusCAM Battery Material Production Plant in Jackson, TN

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Energy, a leader in the sustainable production of engineered materials for lithium-ion batteries, today officially broke ground on the construction of the world's first sustainable multi-chemistry cathode manufacturing plant scheduled to open in Q3, 2024. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, 6K CEO Dr. Aaron Bent, and 6K Energy President Sam Trinch were joined by local business and community leaders, construction and supply partners as well as lithium-ion battery industry executives for the event.

Key Points: 
  • Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, 6K CEO Dr. Aaron Bent, and 6K Energy President Sam Trinch were joined by local business and community leaders, construction and supply partners as well as lithium-ion battery industry executives for the event.
  • Earlier this year 6K Energy announced the PlusCAM factory, a full-scale battery material manufacturing plant, scheduled to open in late 2024 with 13K metric tons per annum (tpa) production capacity.
  • The PlusCAM factory will be the world's first UniMelt® plasma cathode plant providing low-cost, ultra-sustainable production of battery material for localized supply chains in the US.
  • In addition, the company announced a $50M Department of Energy grant opportunity that will partially fund the $200+ million PlusCAM factory.

SB Architects and Jeffrey Beers International Completes Design of Landmark Project in Frisco, Texas

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Monday, June 5, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International architecture firm, SB Architects, part of Egis Group, known for creating spaces that capture the history, culture, and context of each location alongside Jeffrey Beers International, a full service studio that specializes in architecture, design, and planning for hotels, resorts, restaurants and residential, is thrilled to celebrate the opening of the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort, a mixed-use development in Frisco, Texas, which opened on May 2.

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  • "The opening of the Omni PGA Frisco Resort represents an important milestone, not only in my career but for all of SB Architects given the size, scale, and innovative vision of this impressive project," said SB Architects' Senior Vice President and Principal, Bruce Wright .
  • The architectural design is inspired by Texas Modernism and reflects the future-thinking approach of the development.
  • The pedestrian-friendly environment is thoughtfully programmed as the Texas version of a boardwalk, with activities and events along the retail corridor.
  • "We are incredibly honored that Omni Hotels and Resorts trusted our expertise to plan and design the interiors of the new and incredible Omni PGA Frisco Resort," says Architect Jeffrey Beers, founder of Jeffrey Beers International.

The Millennia Companies® Closes on $32.5 Million in Financing for the Rehabilitation of Linden Terrace in Harrisburg

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Cleveland, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Millennia Companies® (Millennia) has closed on $32.5 million in financing for the acquisition and renovation of 124 units of affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities at Linden Terrace in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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  • Cleveland, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Millennia Companies® (Millennia) has closed on $32.5 million in financing for the acquisition and renovation of 124 units of affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities at Linden Terrace in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  • Also engaged in this project are Cleveland Construction, Inc. (General Contractor), Dimit (Architect), Millennia Housing Development, Ltd. (developer), and Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. (manager).
  • "Millennia is proud to facilitate the transformation of the Linden Terrace apartment community," says Frank T. Sinito, chief executive officer,at Millennia.
  • "With the support of housing and finance partners, we are preserving much-needed affordable housing opportunities for residents of Harrisburg."

CORINTHIA HOTELS SIGNS AGREEMENT TO OPEN A LUXURY RESORT IN THE MALDIVES IN Q4 2025

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corinthia has signed a hotel management agreement to operate a luxury resort in the Maldives in 2025.

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  • LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corinthia has signed a hotel management agreement to operate a luxury resort in the Maldives in 2025.
  • Corinthia Maldives will feature aquatic-inspired architecture designed by global firm HKS.
  • The resort will also include state of the art wellness facilities, multiple fitness spaces and a choice of five restaurants operated with internationally renowned brands.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Corinthia in the Maldives.

DSG has broken ground for a new facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

This momentous occasion signifies the commencement of construction and introduces DSG's fifth location in Wisconsin, reinforcing its commitment to exceptional service in the region.

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  • This momentous occasion signifies the commencement of construction and introduces DSG's fifth location in Wisconsin, reinforcing its commitment to exceptional service in the region.
  • DSG has broken ground for a new facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the facility is scheduled to open in Fall of 2023.
  • DSG has been serving customers in Eau Claire for several years, and establishing this new facility is a significant step towards providing a world-class customer experience in this vital market.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Eau Claire area with the introduction of this new facility.