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Mixed-Use

A surging master-planned community in Utah gets its own entertainment district

Since its construction began two decades ago, Daybreak, the 4,100-acre master-planned community in South Jordan, Utah, has been a catalyst and model for regional growth. The latest addition is a 200-acre mixed-use entertainment district that will serve as a walkable and bikeable neighborhood within the community, anchored by a minor-league baseball park and a cinema/entertainment complex.

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Sports and Recreational Facilities

As major centers of social and economic importance across the world, sports facilities and recreational buildings need to be optimized to admit hundreds or thousands of people on a regular basis, as well as to meet the needs of whatever activity takes place in the facility. Whether you’re looking for just the right turf or the most comfortable stadium seating, designing and building these facilities can lead into ultra-specialized waters, and requires a delicate balance of expertise.

Aug 15, 2016

Top 60 Sports Facility Construction Firms

Mortenson Construction, AECOM, and Turner Construction Co. top Building Design+Construction’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest sports facility sector construction and construction management firms, as reported in the 2016 Giants 300 Report.

Aug 15, 2016

Top 50 Sports Facility Architecture Firms

Populous, HKS, and HOK top Building Design+Construction’s annual ranking of the nation’s largest sports facility sector architecture and A/E firms, as reported in the 2016 Giants 300 Report.

High-rise Construction | Aug 1, 2016

Rising to the occasion: Dubai shows some pictures of proposed 500-step structure

Still in the planning stages, this building would serve tourists and power climbers alike. 

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 31, 2016

Shanghai’s latest tourist attraction: an outside, rail-less walkway around one of its tallest skyscrapers

For less than $60, you can now get a bird’s-eye (or window-washer’s) view of the cityscape.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 20, 2016

San Diego’s waterfront redevelopment would go beyond a mere ‘project’

Its developers envision a thriving business, education, and entertainment district, highlighted by a huge observation tower and aquarium.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 20, 2016

Chicago Cubs unveil plans for premier fan club underneath box seats at Wrigley Field

As part of the baseball team’s larger stadium renovation project, the club will offer exclusive food, drinks, and seating.

Events Facilities | Jul 19, 2016

Houston architect offers novel idea for Astrodome renovation

Current plans for the Astrodome’s renovation turn the site into an indoor park and events space, but a Houston architect is questioning if that is the best use of the space

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Jul 18, 2016

Turner and AECOM will build the Los Angeles Rams’ new multi-billion dollar stadium project

The 70,000-seat stadium will be ready by the 2019 NFL season. The surrounding mixed-use development includes space for retail, hotels, and public parks.

Building Tech | Jul 14, 2016

Delegates attending political conventions shouldn’t need to ask ‘Can you hear me now?’

Each venue is equipped with DAS technology that extends the building’s wireless coverage.

Contractors | Jul 4, 2016

A new report links infrastructure investment to commercial real estate expansion

Competitiveness and economic development are at stake for cities, says Transwestern.

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