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Work starts on critical care building

Expansion plans at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas moved forward with the recent groundbreaking of a critical care building, which will more than double the size of the hospital's current emergency department and increase the number of medical-surgical beds by 43 percent. 

Ground broken for La Jolla Commons building

Hines, the Houston-based developer, and its joint venture partner comprised of institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, have broken ground on a 13-story, 415,000-square-foot office building, the second office building at La Jolla Commons (pictured above) in San Diego's University Towne Center (UTC) submarket. 

Framing topped out on Mesa College math building

The framing has topped out at the Mesa College Mathematics and Natural Sciences Building located near the campus entry on 7250 Mesa College Drive in San Diego. 

McCarthy finishes Scripps Mercy addition

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. has completed construction of the 13,500-square-foot addition to the Scripps Mercy Hospital emergency department and trauma center, in Hillcrest at 4077 Fifth Ave. 

Work begins on Tri-City campus

Construction crews on Tuesday lifted 14 concrete panels into place for a three-story, 57,000-square-foot medical office building on the Tri-City Medical Center's campus. 

Dual hotel project proposed at former Fat City site

Eight weeks after a mixed-use complex was denied, the owners of the Fat City/China Camp property have submitted an application to the Centre City Development Corp. for a dual hotel project. 

Wal-Mart revamps old Farmers Market building into ‘neighborhood market’

Construction recently began on a Walmart Neighborhood Market in San Diego — the first of the company’s smaller-sized version of its stores to open in the county. 

New senior living development to break ground next week

Affirmed Housing Group will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 3 for its newest affordable housing and sustainable development for seniors. 

CSUSM holds groundbreaking for new student building

General contractor PCL Construction Services Inc., with design partner Hornberger & Worstell, Inc., held the groundbreaking ceremony (pictured above) for the $37 million design-build University Student Union building at California State University, San Marcos. 

Bright IDEA: Real estate entrepreneurs spearhead design district downtown

Negotiations are ongoing with the Navarra family, owners of Jerome’s Furniture, to develop a five-block property downtown into what will eventually become the IDEA District. 

City Council moves cross-border airport bridge project forward

The San Diego City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved land-use permits and an environmental impact report for pedestrian bridge that will connect Otay Mesa to the Tijuana airport. 

Work under way on Flower Hill Promenade

Smith Consulting Architects announced construction is under way on the 75,000-square-foot expansion of Flower Hill Promenade at 2720 Via De La Valle in Del Mar.  

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Newsmaker Videos

Ted Bumgardner, Xpera Group

July 16, 2012 -- Ted Bumgardner, President of construction expert witness consulting company, Xpera Group, chats about what sets his company apart from the competition and his love of the business.

Robert A. Felix, N.N. Jaeschke Inc.

July 5, 2012 -- Full-service community association management company, N.N. Jaeschke, Inc. on what sets them apart from their competition and their philosophy on running their long standing business successfully.

Jody James Watkins, Watkins Landmark Construction

May 21, 2012 -- Jody James Watkins explains how he got started in California and what he wants his company, Watkins Landmark Construction, to mean to the community.

Armando Flores of Charco Design & Build

May 11, 2012 -- Armando Flores, president and CEO of Charco Design & Build, describes his passion for homes in the residential remodelling industry.

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Mercado del Barrio to be completed in 2012

August 2012 -- Redevelopment continues in Barrio Logan with the construction of the Mercado del Barrio. Reporter Carlos Rico gets an update on the 6.8-acre mixed-use project that includes low-income housing, retail and commercial space, and public areas.

New Palomar Medical Center opens for full operation

Aug. 19, 2012 -- Reporter Carlos Rico visits the new Palomar Medical Center on its first day of operation while patients were being transported from the old hospital to the new facility located on the west end of Escondido.

New Central Library now 75% complete

August 2012 -- Reporter Carlos Rico takes a look at the existing Central Library and the new one under construction. San Diego Public Library officials say the new facility will have more space to publicly display its collection.

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Soaring Dimensions - 2012

The Daily Transcript presents its 31st edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county, plus special reports on the Port of San Diego, and Temecula and Murrieta.

Soaring Dimensions - 2011

The Daily Transcript celebrates its 30th edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county, plus Temecula and Murrieta.

Soaring Dimensions - 2010

The Daily Transcript presents the 29th edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county, plus Temecula and Murrieta.

Soaring Dimensions - 2009

The Daily Transcript presents the 28th edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county.

Soaring Dimensions - 2008

The Daily Transcript presents the 27th edition of Soaring Dimensions, featuring in-depth coverage of the county's real estate and construction developments. Organized by region, this special report takes a closer look at local expansion and redevelopment projects, as well as ongoing and new plans.

Soaring Dimensions - 2007

The Daily Transcript presents the 26th edition of Soaring Dimensions, featuring in-depth coverage of the county's real estate and construction developments. Organized by region, this special report takes a closer look at local expansion and redevelopment projects, as well as ongoing and new plans.

Soaring Dimensions - 2006

The Daily Transcript presents its 25th edition of Soaring Dimensions, featuring in-depth coverage of the county's real estate and construction developments. Organized by region, this special report takes a closer look at local expansion and redevelopment projects, as well as ongoing and new plans.

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