On February 17, 2009 President Obama signed into law the $787 billion stimulus package which became known as the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The General Services Administration (GSA) was tasked to administer the proposed ARRA funded building projects.

 

In August 2009, Boyken International was selected as the Construction Manager as Agent (CMa) for the $42 million modernization and renovation effort of the Robert Smith Vance Federal Courthouse facility in Birmingham, Alabama. The main project challenge is to convert an historical 1920s era building into a “high-performance green building” that is LEED certified and provides a model workplace incorporating sustainable design that retains the historical character of the building.... Continue Reading

 

Changing your mindset can have a significant impact on achieving your project goals. We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking, but does it work? How does your thinking influence your actions and get you the results you want?... Continue Reading