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Kate Chastain may not be a part of Below Deck's Season 8 crew, having announced her departure from the series in February, but the former chief stew is able to provide some insight into one of the yachties we'll be meeting for the first time when the new season premieres on Monday, November 2 at 9/8c.

It just so happens that Kate once worked on a yacht with Below Deck's new chef Rachel Hargrove, the former chief stew revealed during an Instagram Live chat with WALT Wines on October 13. In fact, Kate and Rachel watched Season 1 of Below Deck together when it originally aired in 2013 while they were working on a yacht together.

Although Kate still has a lot of love for Ben Robinson, with whom she worked alongside in several seasons of Below Deck, she admitted that Rachel is now one of her favorite chefs from the series. "She is so intelligent," Kate said of the new chef. "You guys are gonna love her. She's hilarious, extremely talented."

Of course, Rachel isn't the only member of the Below Deck Season 8 crew with whom Kate has worked in the past. Kate has previously worked with Captain Lee Rosbach, who has been there from the beginning of the series, since she joined the crew in Season 2. She also worked with Eddie Lucas, who returns as bosun in the new season, in Seasons 2 and 3.

Francesca Rubi will be serving as Below Deck's new chief stew in Season 8. She will be joined by fellow newcomers Elizabeth Frankini (stew), Isabelle "Izzy" Wouters (stew), James Hough (deckhand), and Shane Coopersmith (deckhand).

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Bosun Malia White took some heat for her reactions during the Below Deck Mediterranean reunion.

Some viewers shared on social media they could not believe White was laughing or smirking during serious moments or conversations. Am i the only one who hates seeing malia smirking the whole reunion, one person shared on Twitter.

Malia and her condescending smirk, a Twitter user remarked. Cant stand her. Others noticed that White was laughing and grinning during inappropriate moments in the show. I kept saying the same thing! If Malia wants to be a captain she better learn to control her face. It was so disrespectful! another person wrote.

White must have realized her reactions looked misplaced and addressed the comments. PSA: I wasnt laughing at anyone during the reunion, White shared on her Instagram story. Deck crew had a lot of behind the scenes group chats & drinking games taking place for some fun!

While Andy was addressing someone directly we were having a little fun in the background! she continued. The way it comes across on camera is obviously different to the reality of it.

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Some people still dont buy it. Malias smirk, especially while Kiko was talking, just sums up everything that was terrible about this season of BelowDeckMed She is a smug, egocentric person and its gross, one person tweeted the day after the reunion. Cant even get started on Sandy

Viewers hoped the reunion would provide some semblance of closure. This season, White snapped a photo of chief stew Hannah Ferriers prescription valium, vape pen and passport holder. She shared the image with Captain Sandy Yawn who then fired Ferrier.

At the same time, Whites boyfriend immediately took over as chef after Yawn fired chef Hindrigo Kiko Lorran. Many viewers called foul insisting the season was not only staged, but designed to favor White.

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Executive producer Nadine Rajabi insists nothing was staged and the season was shocking for her too. I have to be honest. My heart sank, Rajabi toldVanity Fair about the moment when White found the medication. It was very shocking.

Rajabi also said Whites boyfriend, chef Tom Checketts was not a plant. That was not a setup, Rajabi said on theReality Life with Kate Caseypodcast. I know it looked like it, I promise you it wasnt. And [Christine] Bugsy [Drake] as well. There were two other second stews that were lined up and they both fell through. So that was a last-minute thing.

Tom was always supposed to come, Rajabi added. Sandy was actually looking for another chef. It was tough to find another chef. At the time we had somebody else lined up, and some things happened. It was another female chef and she couldnt make it.

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So Tom staying was kind of a Godsend in that sense, Rajabi continued. Hes a very qualified yacht chef like hes on huge boats. He was in Europe and hed flown back home to see Malia and then he was going to back to the UK to see an uncle who was very sick, who unfortunately I do not believe is with us anymore.

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Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Deckers (DECK) reports results for the quarter ended September 2020. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 29, 2020, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus Estimate

This maker of Ugg footwear is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -8.1%.

Revenues are expected to be $551.34 million, up 1.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions Trend

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 5.53% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Earnings Whisper

Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

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Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Deckers?

For Deckers, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.95%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.

So, this combination indicates that Deckers will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?

While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Deckers would post a loss of $1.11 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.28, delivering a surprise of +74.77%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.

Bottom Line

An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Deckers appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

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Want to get rid of those pesky leaves in your yard?

If you live in the city of Williamsburg, then free leaf pick-up is available to you.

The city announced between November and January, residents can rake loose leaves to the curb for free collection on select weeks.

The leaves do not have to be placed in bags but must be raked to the curb or road edge by 7 a.m. of the first day of any collection week.

Each street on each route will be collected only once during the collection week. In the case of rainy weather, crews will pick up on the route where they left off prior to the rain.

Residents are asked to not rake leaves or debris into the street or a drainage way, and to not mix sticks or limbs into the leaf piles.

Leaf piles should be in an open area for easy vacuum truck access. Piles behind vehicles, trees, or bushes cannot be picked up, according to the city.

Bagged leaves can be placed curbside to be collected with garbage on any garbage collection day, but there is a 10-bag limit per household per collection day.

Come the holidays, Christmas trees can also be collected between Monday, Jan. 4 and Monday, Jan. 11. Trees must be placed at the street before 7 a.m. with all decorations and lights removed.

Williamsburg city residents can sign up for reminders for leaf collection on ReCollect by visiting the citys website here.

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Hardwood floors are one of those amazing little features that can really encourage a home buyer to sign off on buying a home. While having hardwood flooring in your home is easy if you had it from the start, converting your floors to hardwood is a whole different discussion. Hardwood floors can be pricey to pay for and install in existing construction. Their upkeep calls for a good deal of care and attention.

Something that interested parties may not know is that hardwood flooring is generally available in three forms.

If you happen to be considering whether or not to add hardwood flooring to your place, please look over the list of pros and cons weve provided below.

Hardwood gets its name for a reason. With the proper level of upkeep and attention, a hardwood floor is easily capable of lasting for over a century. If you are curious about the sort of upkeep and attention involved with a hardwood floor, dont worry at all. Its much easier to maintain than carpet. You should make sure to have a good vacuum and some quality wood floor cleaner. Thats all you need and if you suffer from indoor allergies, youll probably have to deal with less dust mites and pet dander after the install.

As mentioned earlier in this article, a hardwood floor is a major draw for home buyers. Not only do these sorts of floors tend to fetch a home seller more money, they also tend to sell more quickly than carpeted homes. Carpeting is considered the default floor aesthetic for a home. WIth added durability and resistance to stains, its no wonder that hardwood flooring is considered an upgrade by manufacturers and realtors alike.

Hardwood flooring can suit any style of room decor. When looking into hardwood, you have several options including the specific type of wood, different patterns and texture options or if you want to stain the wood a certain color. You can also change the look of these floors if you decide to change the look of your home later on.

When the cost of unfinished oak planks goes for as much as $12 per square foot, its definitely not the most affordable option for renovating a home, though you might save a bit by buying locally from a company. Flooring has to be installed over subflooring and the installation process can be a pain for some. That makes labor costs a factor in the final price of converting to hardwood, and may be the biggest variable price for the average homeowner.

Any scuffs or scratches in your hardwood floor require refinishing. Further, the softer your wood, the more easily it will become distressed. Obviously high-traffic areas, like floors where children and pets regularly travel over, are going to be more frequently marred. A professional refinishing can range anywhere from $1.25 to over $4 per square foot of work and this price can depend on factors like material, the layout of the room and even the sort of finish involved. The process of refinishing a hardwood floor also generates dust and fumes that may agitate individuals with those specific allergies.

As every new parent with hardwood floors quickly finds out, its excellent at making noise when you want to sneak out of a room and get some rest! You can almost always tell when someone is walking across a hardwood floor and this fact may be especially frustrating if you happen to have people living on the level beneath you! The good news is that this is the one drawback to hardwood flooring that can be somewhat mitigated. If you want to travel across hardwood without disturbing others, a quality rug, placed over your foot path is just the thing you need. Not only will a rug be a good investment for homes with children and pets, it can also be quite the lifesaver for your feet.

And thats another drawback to hardwood. Not only can it be rough on your feet if youre up and moving around a lot, but it also tends to be cold in the winter. If you have that problem and rugs arent enough to keep your feet warm, Holmes Flooring suggests it may be a good idea to insulate your crawl space before the next winter. This will help warm your floors up a bit and will also cut down on your winter utility bill.

If youre thinking about making the switch to hardwood, consider all the pros and cons carefully. If you plan to be in your home a while, it may make sense to upgrade now and not have to worry about replacing carpet every few years. On the other hand, the added material and installation costs just might not be the best fit for you.

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Nantucket colonial offers open floor plan and great flow

Built in 2012, this wondrous and spacious Nantucket colonial is in one of Dariens most desirable neighborhoods in the Tokeneke school district.

Private and full of light, the best feature of this home - which has four bedrooms and 2 baths - is its open floor plan, according to listing agent Caroline Hanley of Halstead Connecticut.

I just love the open floor plan, the updated finishes and the flow of the house, Hanley said.

The white home - which is professionally landscaped, has flowering trees and sits on a cul-de-sac - has had many recent updates and improvements.

They include hardwood floors put down in August, newly painted garage doors, a new dishwasher put in this month, the house being power washed in September and the master bedroom being freshly painted. In the dining room, the light fixtures were put in two years ago, and the kitchen was updated in 2019.

The living room was painted white last year.

The home - which is 2,250 square feet and sits on 0.54-acres - has a basement for storage, a main level, second level and hatch attic.

Address: 3 Wakeman Road, Darien

Price: $1.495 million

Rooms: 7

Features: Includes new hardwood floors, newly painted garage doors, a new dishwasher, newly power washed and fresh paint in the master bedroom. In addition, the kitchen was updated in 2019.

Schools: Tokeneke Elementary, Middlesex Middle and Darien High School.

To the left of the foyer on the main level is the two-car garage and powder room.

To the immediate right of the foyer is a nice-sized living room and fireplace converted from regular wood to a gas fireplace.

In the front of the living room, Hanley said, is the formal dining room with big, beautiful windows that looks on out to the trees. There are also nice moldings.

Travel from the dining room to the walk-in eat-in kitchen.

The kitchen, Hanley said, has a big island that can seat five people comfortably. It also boasts stainless-steel appliances including GE Monogram. The kitchen also has new backsplash, a newly installed dishwasher, shiplap ceiling and updated new countertops.

The second level, Hanley said, has a 19-by-16 master suite with walk-in closet and brand-new carpet. The grey bathroom, she said, has two sinks and a big shower. The bathroom was completely redone two years ago.

There are three other bedrooms on that level and one full bath. The laundry is also located on the second level.

We do have plans if the buyer wants to add a third floor, Hanley noted.

There is also another patio in the backyard. In addition, she said, there is a brand-new irrigation system put in during the summer.

There is insulation throughout the house and a generator was installed in 2018. A hot water system was also put in that year.

The house, Hanley said, is energy efficient and offers Energy Star appliances and a programmable Thermostat sprinkler system.

The neighborhood, Hanley said, holds many events. They include block parties, trick-or-treating and holiday parties. There are 19 homes on the street and its a great street to walk dogs or see kids riding on their bikes, Hanley added.

Listing agent: Caroline Hanley, Halstead Connecticut, 917-699-9713, Chanley@halstead.com

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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumber Liquidators ("LL Flooring" or "Company") (NYSE: LL), a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring in North America, today announced that it intends to release third quarter 2020 results on Monday, November 2, 2020.

The Company plans to host a conference call and audio webcast on November 2, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-9039 or (201) 689-8470. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call ends through November 9, 2020 and may be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671 and entering pin number 13711148. The live conference call and replay can also be accessed via audio webcast at the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, http://www.LLFlooring.com.

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LL Flooring is one of North America's leading specialty retailers of hard-surface flooring with 422 stores as of June 30, 2020. The Company seeks to offer the best customer experience online and in stores, with more than 400 varieties of hard-surface floors featuring a range of quality styles and on-trend designs. LL's online tools also help empower customers to find the right solution for the space they've envisioned. LL Flooring's extensive selection includes waterproof vinyl plank, solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, bamboo, porcelain tile, and cork, with a wide range of flooring enhancements and accessories to complement. With over 25 years of experience, stores are staffed with flooring experts who provide advice, pro partnership services and installation options for all of LL Flooring's products, much of which is in stock and ready for delivery.

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Although the coronavirus pandemic has savaged cultural institutions around the world, museums across the U.S. are slowly reopening at reduced capacity. Still, its a perilous time for art and design museums, and thats why Manhattans Rubin Museum of Art is reconfiguring its third floor into the forthcoming Mandala Lab, an interactive space for social and emotional learning for all ages, according to a press release.

The new, 2,700-square-foot lab should be right at home at the Rubin Museum. Primarily displaying works of art, cultural, and religious artifacts from across the Himalayas, the museum has also put a strong emphasis on mindfulness. Take its 2020 theme, for instance, a yearlong exploration of Buddhist Impermanence, and the associated, ongoing Measure Your Existence exhibition; an entire lab devoted to the subject is the logical next step.

The museum launched a design competition for the Mandala Lab earlier this year, and the project will replace the third-floor galleries, which currently house the permanent Masterworks of Himalayan Art exhibition (no worries though, the show will be moved to the fifth floor and reopen on January 21, 2021). The Brooklyn-based Peterson Rich Office (PRO) ultimately won, and this marks its first museum project in the city (though not the first gallery there).

The aptly named Mandala Lab will, according to an announcement by the museum, be architecturally influenced by the mandalathey also noted that the spiritual symbol appears in over 100 pieces in the museums collection. The focus of the Mandala Lab will be to teach users how to deal with their emotions and focus their energy on coping with the especially tumultuous times through meditation and other Buddhist practices.

Our society is struggling right now. We are navigating a pandemic, we are grappling with a climate crisis, and we are confronting longstanding inequities and deep divisions in our society, said Rubin Museum executive director Jorrit Britschgi in the project announcement. With the Mandala Lab, our hope is to empower us to face these challenges: to widen our imagination, understand and manage our emotions, enrich our capacity for empathy, and connect with others. Our hope is for the Rubin to be a Museum where art, ideas, research, and our emotions connect.

The lab will be divided up into four quadrants, both referencing the cardinal directions as well as the four classical elements (earth, fire, water, and wind), and each area will teach participants how to deal with a particular emotion (ie, anger, jealousy, etc). Contemporary artists will also be commissioned to create site-specific, multidisciplinary work for the lab.

PRO has designed an open-floor space convertible for different purposes through mesh partitions and included an amphitheater, modular furniture, flexible learning spaces, and a screening area.

The Mandala Lab is scheduled to open sometime in the fall of 2021, when visiting a museum in-person will hopefully be a much less harrowing experience.

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This 17-story building encompasses three separate programs: The David H. Koch Center Ambulatory Care Center, Integrative Health, and the Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns that occupies the top six floors and is designed to support a future 230,000-sf overbuild.

The clients vision was guided by six patient-centric and operational-efficient planning and design principles that emphasize quality and flexibility.

Three architectural firms collaborated on devising a unified concept that achieves the highest degree of patient experience. Doctors, nurses and staff were involved in the development of the facility, too. During the design phase, the team conducted a series of future technology work sessions, seeking opinions from clinical leaders, medical equipment research and development teams, and IT experts in order to anticipate future developments in healthcare technology, effectively designing flexible rooms that could be equipped with technology that didnt exist yet.

A 40-ft-high lobby offers transparency into the hospital, and looks onto an adjacent garden at Rockefeller University.Courtesy Albert Vecerko/Esto.

For example, a vertical zone of removable curtail wall panels, known as the zipper, enables new medical equipment to be hoisted into the building. The selective use of long structure spans in procedure areas maximizes floor plate efficiency by created large zones of unobstructed floor area and enabling floor-to-floor standardization.

One of the Building Teams key objectives was the implementation of the Last Planner System, which began during the foundation and superstructure phase in 2015. This collaborative approach produced a detailed master plan whose result was the completion of the building ahead of schedule.

A curtain wall with an undulating frit pattern is one of this hospitals distinguishing design characteristics. The Building Team improved the projects production schedule significantly by installing the glass panels using an existing tower crane.Photo: Albert Vecerko/Esto.

The scheduling was abetted by a Clean Sweepapproach that organized each floor into three zones, each of which was treated as an independent handover. As a result, punch-list items were completed in half the normal time. Task forces were formed specifically to resolve punch-list and Department of Health-related items.

Other discussions among the Building Team and experts helped to identify changes and accommodations that made this project work. These include:

Shifting the location of caissons and installing added grade beams to maintain the structural integrity of five sub cellars.

Locating the diagnostic imaging department to the 7th floor rather than the basement, partly for purposes of sustainability;

Locating infusion and radiation oncology departments on the 4th floor with daylight and views. Moving the LINAC Vaults to that floor required coordination among multiple trades to sequence installation. The infusion spaces range from private to community areas and are designed for a variety of treatment types. The surfaces installed in these roomsmade from wood, stone, and natural materialsare meant to evoke comfort and ease.

The buildings curtain wall is one of its distinguishing features.

On the clinical floors, wood screen was inserted into the triple-glazed assembly, along with an undulating frit pattern, giving the curtain wallthe first of its kind at this scaleits rich character. Each of the curtain walls 18x18-ft panels was initially loaded onto floors, staged, and installed using an outrigger system. For purposes of trade efficiency, the team eventually switched to using one of the existing tower cranes, a decision that increased production by 37%.

A green roof covers 30% of the buildings roof area. This is the first hospital in New York City to be certified LEED Gold. Photo: Ari Burling.

This strategy enabled a visually distinctive and highly sustainable curtain wall that recesses at the 40-ft-high lobby level to give the building institutional gravity and transparency. The lobby looks onto an adjacent garden at Rockefeller University, and its open staircase inside leads to a mezzanine with food service, seating options, and connection to the Integrative Health program. Gathering areas were designed with a welcoming, hospitality-like ambiance.

The exterior edge of each floor plate is reserved for circulation and open areas, which provide occupants with natural lighting and views, even during infusion or when in transit to operating areas. The clinical floors, organized with perimeter circulation, give patients and visitors the opportunity to experience the faade on a more personal scale.

A clinical floor typically includes a sky lobby, 12 procedure rooms, and 36 private prep and recovery rooms, whose proximity minimizes patient movement. Operating rooms are accessed through a light-filled corridor. The operating suites and interventional procedure rooms are equipped with the latest in advanced medical technology.

This is New York Citys first hospital to be certified LEED Gold. A green roof covers 30% of the roof area, helping to reduce the urban heat island effect and to slow stormwater runoff. The curtain wall system is designed to mitigate solar heat gain and ensure interior comfort.

Natural light bathes the corridor leading patients to the hospitals operating rooms. Photo:Frank Oudeman.

Critical building systems and infrastructure that are essential to maintaining building operations during an emergency were located to protect and isolate them from hazards. Back-up systems and redundancy are incorporated into the design so that the hospital can deliver uninterrupted care during a severe weather occurrence.

The Koch Center also showcases a fully integrated art program that hosts a diverse collection that includes a vibrant mosaic-tile wall by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes that adorns the buildings patient drop-off area.

Submitting firm and Architect: HOKOwner: New York PresbyterianMedical Architect: BallingerConsulting Architect (lobby and faade): Pei Cobb FreedStructural Engineer: Thornton TomasettiMEP/FP Engineer: Syska Hennessy GroupCivil Engineer: AKRFGC: Turner ConstructionLighting: Cline Bettridge Lighting Design, HOKAcoustics: Cerami and AssociatesGeotechnical Engineer: Mueser Rutledge Consulting EngineerSize: 734,000 sfConstruction time: 2014 2020Cost: NADelivery Method: Design-Build-Bid, Design-Build, CM at RiskPhoto credit: Albert Vecerko/Esto, Ari Burling,Frank Oudeman, Eric Laignel

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