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This article presents news briefs, related to the U.S. construction industry, as of July 19, 2004. Alter Group Ltd., has announced plans to develop two mega-sized distribution centers totaling more than 1.35 million sq. ft. in Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga. Georgetown University selected Einhorn Yaffee Prescott to design the renovation of the School of Foreign Services, Mortara Center for International Studies academic center. The project involves the complete rehabilitation of 7,900 sq ft on the first and second floors. Vollmer Associates LLP, has been selected by the Riverlife Task Force of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to provide additional design development and prepare construction documents for phase 1 of the Monongahela Wharf Landing, a 2,600-ft-long promenade along the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh.

Presents information about several contracts and proposals announced by construction companies in the U.S. as of February 3, 2003. Proposal of the Southern Facilities Development of Florida for a condominium, retail and packaging garage; Announcement of a proposal by New Jersey Central Crossing Business Park to build a warehouse distribution center complex; Schedule for the construction of an apartment building in New York City.

The article reports that Seretta Construction has begun concrete tilt-up construction work for Publix Warehouse Distribution Center in Davenport, Florida. Seretta's scope of work for the 70,650-square-foot expansion is scheduled for completion in July 2007. Seretta also was selected as the concrete tilt-up contractor for the 128,000-square-foot Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach Gardens.

The article reports on the groundbreaking ceremonies held by Martin Capital Group and Summit Design + Build LLC for construction of the new Walnut Commerce Center in Chicago, Illinois. The speculative warehouse facility will contain three units from 15,000 to 26,000 square feet with 24-foot clear ceiling height, Early Suppression, Fast Response fire sprinkler system, three internal docks, energy star roof and on-site parking.

The article reports on a contract awarded by Sunbeam Development to Excell Construction to build the Coaster Co. of America regional distribution furniture warehouse in Florida. The project consists of a single-story, 250,500-sq-ft building, including a 15,500-sq-ft office-showroom area and 235,000 sq ft of 30-ft clear height warehouse space.