The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the Business Leadership Building at the University of North Texas Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
“Gold LEED certification represents a crowning achievement for a truly cutting-edge business building design. I am particularly pleased that the new building furthers UNT’s commitment to sustainability,” said College of Business Dean Finley Graves.
The Business Leadership Building has become the third LEED certified building on the UNT campus. In 2011, the UNT Life Sciences Complex received Gold-level certification and UNT’s Apogee Stadium became the first Platinum-level certified new construction collegiate stadium in the U.S.
“The University of North Texas System, in a collaborative effort with UNT, continues to construct high-quality, sustainable buildings that provide an excellent learning environment for our students. Receiving this award validates our accomplishments,” said Raynard O. Kearbey, associate vice chancellor for UNT System Facilities. Continue reading
It is beginning to seem as though Hunt-built facilities are a good luck charm for the New York Giants. They bested the New England Patriots this weekend 21 – 17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The last time the Giants were in the big game was 2008 when they faced off against the Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. They bested them in that game as well with the Giants winning 17 – 14.
If the Giants can make the big game next season, they may be in luck. Super Bowl XLVII will be played in the Hunt-built Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Of course, for the theory to fully be tested, they would need to face off against New England once more. In fact, two of the next three Super Bowl games will be played in Hunt-built facilities – Mercedes-Benz Superdome and University of Phoenix Stadium with five out of the last ten big games played in Hunt facilities as well.
Here in the Hunt Indianapolis office, many of us spent time downtown taking in the full experience. On Super Bowl Sunday, we decided to get some fan opinions on the new Georgia Street as Super Bowl Village and Lucas Oil Stadium. As you can see in the video below, the reviews were enthusiastically positive. Continue reading
It’s been years in the making and a lot of work but the City of Indianapolis is now enjoying the largest event to ever be hosted in the city’s history. It has been a week full of celebration and excitement as the city gears up for the big game.
Fans are pouring in from all around the world and filling hotels, restaurants and the Super Bowl Village. Tours of Lucas Oil Stadium, free live music, The NFL Experience and a zip line installed over Capitol Avenue are but a few of the many exciting attractions in downtown Indianapolis this week.
Hunt Construction Group has been an integral part of making this experience possible. Starting with the Indianapolis Air Traffic Control Tower in 2005 and Conrad Hotel & Residential Tower in 2006, Hunt began its span of project construction that would change the face of the city. The years to come brought Lucas Oil Stadium, Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport, JW Marriott Indianapolis and the new Georgia Street and Cultural Trail. Continue reading
This January, the Indiana Blood Center’s “Bloodmobile” made a trip to Hunt’s Indianapolis office for the first of many Hunt blood drives. During their four-hour stay, the center collected 13 units of blood.
The center requires 550 units of blood daily to supply the more than 60 Indiana hospitals they serve. The donation bus, or “Bloodmobile” as the center calls it, helps local businesses host drives without employees having to venture from their place of employment.
The Indiana Blood Center operates under a simple yet powerful mission:
We believe blood is life. Therefore, Indiana Blood Center shall provide a continuous, safe and adequate supply of blood products and biological services first to people of our own communities, then wherever our blood products and biological services are needed. Continue reading
Hunt’s Indianapolis office participated in the United Way of Central Indiana United Christmas Service (USC) program by adopting a local family. Once announced, excitement for the program spread quickly throughout the office and soon everyone was getting involved. In total, over $1,800 was collected allowing every item on the five person family’s list to be purchased along with a Walmart gift card.
With three boys, items such as Nike shoes, video games, remote controlled cars and a bike were popular requests on the family’s wish list. Other practical items such as toiletries, a rug, winter coats and clothing made up the adult side of the list. Numerous volunteers came together to wrap the gifts so they would be ready for their place under the family’s Christmas tree.
Jessica Howard, Hunt Database Coordinator and Marketing Assistant, secured a family through the UCS program and was present at the gift delivery. The outpouring of generosity from everyone involved impressed her. “Beyond grateful doesn’t even begin to describe the sentiment from this family. It was truly a touching experience to see their faces light up as we brought the gifts into their home,” she added. Continue reading
The newest addition to downtown Indianapolis for the big game had a test run this weekend with the Big Ten Championship game. Fan have spoken and they are very pleased with the new Georgia Street as a gathering place pre and post game.
Hunt Construction Group recently completed the transformation of Georgia Street as part of numerous upgrades to the city for the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI in February. Located near Lucas Oil Stadium and in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the new Georgia Street allows for fans to enjoy food, drinks, shopping and more. This weekend’s test run shows the project’s vision was a success with the street packed with Wisconsin and Michigan State fans enjoying everything the local businesses had to offer.
Hunt is no stranger to the numerous facilities that will serve a key role come the big game in February. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport, JW Marriott Indianapolis and Conrad Hotel name just a few projects completed by Hunt that will ensure fans have an unforgettable Super Bowl XLVI experience.
WSAV NBC Savannah/Hilton Head recently featured an update on the Chatham County Jail Expansion project in Chatham County, GA. The job is the largest in the county’s history and after only eight months of construction, the project is already two months ahead of schedule. Be sure to check out the video below for more about the project.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the Business Leadership Building at the University of North Texas Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
