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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.




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Building Owners

Jul 16, 2012

BD+C Under 40 Leadership Summit scheduled

Attendee registration for U40 Summit II now open.

Jul 16, 2012

Construction spending at 2 ½ year peak

Construction economist Ken Simonson says that four private nonresidential categories each posted 12-month spending increases of more than 25%: power and energy construction, 35%; hotels, 29%; educational and manufacturing, 27% apiece.

Jul 16, 2012

Reed Construction hires new project manager

Fread is a LEED AP and received his degree from Purdue University.

Jul 16, 2012

Business school goes for maximum vision, transparency, and safety with fire rated glass

Architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provided vision and maximum fire safety using fire rated glazing that seamlessly matched the look of other non-rated glazing systems.

Jul 12, 2012

New firm RSK Avanti Partners offers market development services

Full-service consulting firm is focused on working with product manufacturers, designers, specifies and contractors in the building construction market.

Jul 12, 2012

Chicago Public Schools names Lend Lease team as construction manager

Under this Capital Improvement Program, the Lend Lease team will be responsible for renovation and life safety work at over 100 Chicago Public Schools across the City.

Jul 12, 2012

Cramer joins Gilbane’s NYC Business Development Team

New Business Development Manager brings over 30 years of experience to Gilbane.

Jul 12, 2012

EE&K and Knutson Construction selected for the Interchange in Minneapolis

Design-build contract for $79.3 million transportation hub will connect transit with culture.

Jul 11, 2012

Perkins+Will designs new home for Gateway Community College

Largest one-time funded Connecticut state project and first designed to be LEED Gold.

Jul 11, 2012

HOK honored with Los Angeles architectural award

42nd annual awards from the Los Angeles Business Council honor design excellence.

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