Technology and modeling solutions help bring striking design elements to life at the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, which was named the Texas & Louisiana Project of the Year.

ENR Texas & Louisiana’s annual Best Projects competition honors achievements in construction across the five-state region, with special honors in safety and sustainability complementing the contest’s 18 main categories.

This $181-million, 500,000-sq-ft convention center is the largest public building project in Oklahoma City’s history and the centerpiece of the MAPS 3 capital improvements program. 

In constructing its new integrated operations center (IOC), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport needed a facility that would provide 360-degree oversight of all its airport operations.

This $20.8-million upgrade to an aging water treatment plant included a new secondary treatment process and a mechanical dewatering system.

To help protect the “Central Park of Houston” from future flooding while maintaining its character, a seven-phase project identified 16 repair sites along two miles of the bayou.

To help diversify water sources, provide water security and meet the needs of the rapidly growing south central Texas community, the Vista Ridge Regional Water Supply Project utilizes a public-private partnership to supply 20% of San Antonio’s needed water.

Austin’s newest entertainment and sports venue is home to the city’s Major League Soccer team. On 26 acres, the LEED Silver 410,000-sq-ft stadium has permanent seating for 20,000 as well as club seats, lounges and luxury suites. 

Phase 1 of this $39.6-million project includes a natatorium, aquatics park and multipurpose facility, providing a 26-acre recreational/cultural hub for a previously underserved community. 

Completed in April 2021, The Ion redeveloped 190,000 sq ft of the 1939 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Building into retail, office, event and classroom space.