International law firm Fulbright & Jaworski turned to Balfour Beatty Construction for the demolition and rebuilding of three-and-a-half floors—a total of 72,267 sq ft—at its Austin, Texas, office.
Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is the first net-zero public school in Texas. Balfour Beatty Construction completed the $29.9-million project in March 2012.
Panda Power Funds broke ground November 8 on its 758-megawatt natural gas-fueled, combined-cycle power plant in Sherman, Texas. The facility is being built by a turn-key consortium of Bechtel and Siemens Energy Inc. on a 204-acre site. Photo courtesy of Panda Power Funds Artist representation of the 758-MW Panda Sherman, Texas Power Plant. Photo by Sonia Taylor, Bechtel Panda Power Funds, Bechtel and Siemens Energy Inc. join with Texas officials to break ground on the Sherman, Texas power plant November 8. From left to right: Sam Scuchi, Rich Marl, John McCann, Rick Gummo, Todd Whorten, Jeff Brightman, Morad Hekmat and
In theater, updating a classic can be a delicate process as one tries to retain the flavor of the original while making it relevant for a contemporary audience. The same approach applies to the design and construction of the new Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio. The project aims to retain the historic facade of the city's existing hall, known as Municipal Auditorium, while creating performance spaces that meet present-day demands. Related Links: Engineering News Record Tobin Center for the Performing Arts LMN Architects Marmon Mok Architecture Linbeck Zachry Construction The original auditorium featured a 1926 Spanish
Panda Power Funds is bringing two new natural gas-fueled, combined-cycle power plants to Texas, one in Temple and the other in Sherman. Both plants will be built by a turn-key consortium of Bechtel and Siemens Energy Inc. Photo courtesy of Panda Power Funds Artist representation of the 758-megawatt Panda Temple Power Plant. Photo courtesy of Bechtel Bechtel's team helps break ground on Panda Temple Generating Station. Related Links: Panda Power Funds Bechtel The Siemens Energy Sector On September 6, the companies broke ground on the Temple project, which will provide 758-MW of power to the local area when complete in
It's been nearly a half century since the Texas Dept. of Transportation has taken on a project this ambitious. The $1.9-billion widening and upgrading of 96 miles of Interstate 35 in Central Texas from Salado to Hillsboro make up the most miles of new construction the agency has tackled simultaneously since it first built the state's highway system. Related Links: Engineering News Record Architectural Record As a key north-south transportation and economic corridor in the center of state that stretches a total of 492 miles, I-35 is known as "Main Street Texas." Given the upgrade program's massive scope, the main
The impact of the recession continued to sting contractors in 2011. The unsettled market shows some contractors experiencing a rebound while others still suffer. Combined regional revenue for the Top 10 contractors fell to $8.3 billion, down from $8.6 billion in 2010 and $9.4 billion in 2009. Related Links: Engineering News Record Architectural Record The makeup of this year's Top 10 offers a good snapshot of the market, as many firms with industrial, petrochemical and power work saw improvement while those focused on the traditional commercial and institutional sectors fell back. Turner Industries, Baton Rouge, remains on top with $1.78
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