Construction of the original Blue Ridge Dam—then the largest earthen dam in the U.S.—began in 1925. The dam's 1,050-ft-long by 14-ft-dia riveted steel penstock—which carried water through the dam from the intake tower to the hydroelectric generator—was damaged in the 1930s when operators drained the pipe without lowering the reservoir elevation, causing a 60-ft-long bulge to form at the bottom of the penstock.
The $75-million Florida Marlins Park Parking Garages project consists of four tilt-up precast concrete parking garages as well as six surface lots—along with retail space—for a total of 1.9 million sq ft.
Serving the Yellow River basin in Georgia, this $245-million upgrade allows Gwinnett County to divert, consolidate and treat the flow from six aging wastewater treatment plants into a new facility, saving more than $2.4 million in annual operating costs.
When Merlin Entertainment Group decided to build its newest Legoland theme park in central Florida—reportedly the company's largest in the world—it turned to the contractor behind Harry Potter's Wizarding World to conjure up a hasty revamping of the former Cypress Gardens site in Winter Haven.
When Georgia Tech requested proposals for its Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory project, the design-build team of Gilbane Building Co. and HDR Architecture decided to vie for the contract with a pitch to deliver the high-energy use lab building as a carbon-neutral facility.
Duke University has been investing significantly in new facilities in Durham, N.C., and its cancer institute showcases the owner's commitment to improving health-care services. Photo by Robert Benson Photography The new cancer institute accommodates all of the Duke University Health Systems' cancer treatment programs. Photo by Robert Benson Photography KBR Building Group achieved substantial completion of the project 49 days ahead of schedule. Related Links: ENR Southeast Recognizes 2012's 'Best Projects' Miami Office Building Project Requires Change in Plans The 270,000-sq-ft Duke Cancer Institute accommodates all of Duke University Health System's cancer programs and includes 125 exam rooms, 75 infusion
The Boeing Co.'s decision to locate its second assembly facility for the new 787 Dreamliner aircraft in South Carolina was a major coup for the Palmetto State.
Pressed by potential delays to the start of construction, the general contractor for a $17-million prototype elementary school project in St. Petersburg, Fla., nevertheless found a way to build the replacement facility in record time.
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