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Rash of Construction Fires Spurs Prevention Effort

October 18, 2017

This year, seven major new- construction fires at four- to six-story wood-framed residential sites caused property loss exceeding $400 million, says the National Fire Protection Association.

Work Starts on Seattle's Rainier Square Tower with Rebar-Free Core

October 11, 2017

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In earthquake-prone Seattle, developer Wright Runstad & Co. announced the start of construction of Rainier Square Tower, an office-residential high-rise that represents the first use of a radically different core structure.

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Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration: Restoration of the Mar Girgis Church and Roman Tower

October 11, 2017

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The structural restoration and strengthening of the Mar Girgis Church’s rotunda fortifies the unreinforced masonry structure against static loads and earthquakes.

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Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration - BMO Field Expansion

October 11, 2017

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Canada’s first soccer-specific stadium, originally built in 2007, was renovated with a flexible design to maintain an intimate environment while having the ability to expand for special events.

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Best Residential/Hospitality: Kaplankaya Phase 1

October 11, 2017

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Building a hotel and spa into the side of a mountain along the Aegean coast in western Turkey, the project team for the Kaplankaya Phase 1 project sought to preserve the stark beauty of the natural landscape while constructing on a remote, undeveloped site.

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Award of Merit, Residential/Hospitality: Building 1 Honeycomb

October 11, 2017

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The eight-story Building 1 Honeycomb features a glass facade that wraps around residences with 12-ft floor-to-ceiling heights.

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Award of Merit, Sports/Entertainment: Rogers Place Arena and Related Facilities

October 11, 2017

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The 1.1-million-sq-ft, CA$613.7-million Rogers Place Arena, the new home of the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers, anchors a major revitalization of the city’s downtown area, spurring $5 billion in private and public development.

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Best Manufacturing - Hawassa Industrial Park

October 11, 2017

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The Hawassa Industrial Park, located in Hawassa, Ethiopia, was completed in July 2016 with assistance from China.

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Best Sports/Entertainment: Rio 2016 Olympic Park

October 11, 2017

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Rio de Janeiro’s 1.18-million-square-meter Rio 2016 Olympic Park— located in Barra da Tijuca, the city’s West Zone—served as the hub of South America’s first Olympiad.

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Best Cultural - Antalya Expo 2016 Tower

October 11, 2017

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Built in less than 11 months for the World Botanic Expo 2016 in Antalya, Turkey, the 114-meter-tall Antalya viewing tower will continue to serve visitors long after the event, offering panoramic views of mountain, valley and sea.