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February 23, 2017
                   
 
Market News

The construction industry's biggest night was celebrated at Heinz Field on Feb. 23 as the Mast Builders' Association hosted its 10th Evening of Excellence. The 2016 Building Excellence Awards winners were announced. Congratulations to:

Landau Building Co. - honored for Excellence in Craftsmanship for the Allegheny Country Club Master Plan Phase 1
Mosites Construction - honored for New Construction Between $10 and $25 million for Carnegie Mellon's Jared L. Cohon University Center 
Turner Construction Co. - honored for New Construction Over $25 million for Tower Two-Sixty
A. Martini & Co. - honored for New Construction Under $10 million for Poros Restaurant, 2 PPG Place
Mascaro Construction LP - for Renovation Construction Over $30 million for Union Trust Building Renovation
PJ Dick Inc. - honored for Renovation Construction Between $10 adn $30 million for UPMC Presbyterian University Hospital Phases 1-4
Rycon Construction - honored for Renovation Construction Under $10 million for Liberty Center Lobby


Project News  

The start of the school bidding season is underway. Nello Construction was the low bidder on the $24.7 million new Latrobe Elementary School. Yarborough Development & Construction was low on the re-bid of the $7.8 million South Park Eagle Stadium. 

Massaro Corp. is doing a GMP for the $40 million Campus Advantage Spruce apartments in Morgantown. PJ Dick is starting construction on the Marriott Oaklander Hotel at the PAA site. Rycon was selected for the $4 million, 36,000 sq. ft. build-out for McGuire Woods at Tower Two-Sixty. Massaro was awarded a $3 million contract for a new pedestrian bridge at Western PA School for Blind Children in Oakland.

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People News

 
Burchick Construction Company, Inc. announced its recent hire of Jacquelyn Tully as Director of Business Relations.  Jacquelyn graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations.  She will be supporting administrative and business development efforts.

Bill O'Toole joined Rycon Construction as MEP Estimator/Coordinator.
Coming Events
 
CREW Luncheon: Technology & Start Ups, February 28
 
CREW Pittsburgh will hold a luncheon February 28, 2017 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Omni William Penn Hotel The discussion panel includes Mike Embrescia of WorkDesq, Michael Stuart of CBRE, Joanne Balley of Coterie Company, and Brad Ott of Faros Properties. These panelists will highlight what sets Pittsburgh apart from other markets in attracting both Start-Ups and established tech companies. 
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SIOR Annual Banquet, March 2

SIOR of Western PA is holding its annual awards luncheon March 2 at the Rivers Club from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. Contact Diane McQuade for tickets or download the registration form.
 
NAIOP Pittsburgh 24th Annual Banquet, March 9

Commercial real estate's biggest night is March 9, 2017. NAIOP Pittsburgh holds its 24th Annual Banquet at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to honor the region's best real estate projects.  Download the banquet flyer to learn about sponsorships and registration.


WPANECA 3rd Annual Industry Evening, June 1

The Western PA Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association is presenting Robert O'Neill, one of the country's most highly decorated Navy SEAL combat veterans at its 3rd Annual Industry Evening & Keynote Event.  This year's event will be held on June 1st. Contact Cody Phillips for more information.

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