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With leases on office space set to expire, the Texas Dept. of Transportation aimed to complete its new campus and relocate employees on an accelerated schedule. This led the agency to use a CMAR delivery for the first time.

ExxonMobil’s Polypropylene Growth Project (PPG) is a world-class impact copolymer plant that used the latest technology during its four-year construction phase.

Faced with limited space and the advanced deterioration of a more than 50-year-old church and student center that stood next to the Oklahoma State University campus, the St. John University Parish decided to demolish the existing space to make way for a new facility.

Originally built in the 1960s, Love Field’s main commercial air carrier runway saw its last rehabilitation in 1990.

After multiple additions and renovations over its 60-year lifespan, the original Bellaire High School was no longer able to support modern educational practices. Funded by Houston ISD’s 2012 Bond Program, the $122.9-million facility will support the community far beyond the next 60 years.

Planning began in 2016 on this $155-million renovation, with construction kicking off in October 2019. The 133,000-sq-ft space blends contemporary design with elements of the original 1937 Art Deco structure, which will serve as an entrance to the museum.

Built in 1855, the two-story Greek Revival landmark of New Orleans’ Carrollton neighborhood evidenced the effects of time, weather and neglect, from deteriorated wooden trusses and masonry to damage from vandalism and animal infestation.

Soon to close oil processing plant will convert to hydrogen, Dutch owner said Nov. 2.

 Excellent in Sustainability has one Best Project winner. The Excellent in Safety highlights projects with outstanding safety records but examines the team’s safety programs and lessons learned that might be copied by others in the industry.

Suit that blames I-10 design for flood impacts needs justices to settle lower courts' disputed decisions on whether agency must compensate owners.