Author: FM College Admin

Construction is underway on the new Miami-Dade County, Fla., Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), a $210-million facility that will provide a secure environment for continuous emergency operations during hurricanes, state or countywide mandatory evacuations, and other disruptive events. The design-build team led by Suffolk Construction Co. broke ground on the three-year project in early…

The District of Columbia Council has approved a plan to construct a new 65,000-seat stadium for the Washington Commanders National Football League team. To be located on a 180-acre campus adjacent to the Anacostia River, the $3.7-billion public-private partnership also calls for development of as many as 6,000 new housing units, entertainment and retail districts…

Rivian Automotive has broken ground on its long-planned electric-vehicle factory in Georgia, a $5-billion project supported by one of the state’s largest incentive packages and a multibillion-dollar federal loan designed to anchor EV manufacturing in the Southeast. The company and state leaders held a ceremony Sept. 16 at the Stanton Springs North site, about 45…

Officials have broken ground on a $300-million North Dakota State Hospital with Mortenson as construction manager for the project planned to replace the existing hospital that has been in operation since 1885. Other firms involved in the 316,000-sq-ft hospital in Jamestown, N.D., which is in the southeast part of the state, halfway between Bismarck and…

BIM and laser scanning meet a critical need for accurate, data-driven solutions that enable the integration of fire safety systems at every stage of a building’s lifecycle, says Ryan Donoghue, Head of Digital Engineering at AJ Digital The Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 prompted sweeping changes to fire safety, culminating in the UK’s Building Safety…

Healthcare environments can significantly influence a child’s response to medical care. Pediatric patients are often more sensitive to noise, lighting, and unfamiliar surroundings, making them vulnerable to stress during visits or hospital stays. Thoughtful design of calming spaces is not just about aesthetics; it supports patient safety, promotes emotional regulation, and improves the overall care…