Work in progress: Augercast pile installation continues in the SW corner of the site and elevator #2 (South Elevator).  Currently 215 piles have been installed and 130 remain. Grade beams and pile caps forming and reinforcing in place for a first pour scheduled for Saturday, February 20th. Excavation for elevator pit #1 (North Elevator). Looking forward: Start formwork for concrete basement retaining walls on the north side. Continue pile caps and grade beams. Start forming elevator pit #1 walls. ...

The Executive MBA program at Kent State University’s College of Business Administration has once again been ranked in the top tier of CEO Magazine’s Global Ranking. CEO Magazine has been showcasing top business schools from around the globe since it first launched in 2008. In 2012, the publication launched its annual Global MBA Rankings, profiling MBA, EMBA and Online MBA programs. This year, CEO Magazine reached out to more than 300 business schools across North America, Europe and Australia and received responses from 140 institutions – an increase of more than 100 percent compared to the p...

Work in progress: Currently removing the louver on the 3rd floor west mechanical room. Continuing the chilled water piping in the 3rd floor east mechanical room. Started the demolition of AHU#3 in the 3rd floor west mechanical room. Electrician has started ductbank for MCC and switchgear. Phoenix air valve replacement in the Annex research labs continues per schedule. (20 labs completed) Looking ahead: Starting containment for abatement of AHU#1 in the 3rd floor east mechanical room. Concrete contractor is mobilizing and will be taking delivery of rebar. Continue P...