Jim Parsons

ThyssenKrupp’s future corporate headquarters

Slipforming, Next-Level Coordination Speed Erection of 398-ft-Tall Elevator Test Tower

April 28, 2020

Contractors used slipform construction, and some extreme coordination, to complete ThyssenKrupp’s Atlanta elevator test tower just before COVID-19 safety precautions kicked in.

Banner Health’s University Medical Center

Dynamic Urban Design

Shepley Bulfinch Chosen as 2020 ENR Southwest Design Firm of the Year

Jim Parsons

April 27, 2020

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Firm's Phoenix office embraces its role in furthering the city’s transformation into the most vibrant metro area in the Southwest.

State DOTs Expedite Millions in Construction, With Highways Empty

But threat of funding shortages looms over future projects

Jim Parsons

April 23, 2020

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Low traffic counts across U.S. allow more work and COVID-19 protection measures, but added funding shortages loom over future projects.

National Park Service OKs Potomac River CSO Tunnel

Jim Parsons

April 15, 2020

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The Potomac River tunnel is the final major element of the DC Clean Rivers program, which aims to reduce CSO volumes from the District’s century-old sewer system by 96% upon full build-out in 2030.

Alberta Pumps in $1.1B To Start Work on Stalled Keystone XL Pipeline

Jim Parsons

April 1, 2020

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Long controversial project will follow COVID-19 work rules, says CEO; other Canada mega-line Trans Mountain, also has new virus protections.

I-74 Bridge Project Resumes Following COVID-19 Halt

Jim Parsons

March 31, 2020

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Lunda Construction had stopped work on March 23.

Kentucky Considers Raising Fuel Taxes To Fund Transportation Gap

Jim Parsons

March 25, 2020

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Proposal comes after Kentucky House of Representatives passed a two-year, $4.7-billion statewide transportation spending measure.

Kansas OKs $10 Billion Transportation Program as Economic Stimulus

Jim Parsons

March 20, 2020

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New package has safeguards to protect project funds from budget raids that siphoned billions in the existing program; Kentucky $4B funding bill also set to pass.

Best of the Best Projects 2019

Excellence in Safety: Lackawanna Energy Center

Jim Parsons

March 19, 2020

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Developing a safety program for constructing a 1,500-megawatt generating plant atop an abandoned coal mine in northeast Pennsylvania presented Kiewit with several unique challenges.

construction worker locking up project site

Pandemic Forces Shifting Outlook, Priorities in Industry

March 18, 2020

While the big impacts of the coronavirus on construction and its broader client base may not be known for weeks, even years, the industry is responding as nimbly as it can to the effects already being felt.