Work is underway on the first phase of a $200-million mixed-use development in New Orleans. When completed, it will be the largest mixed-use development in the city with 600 apartments and 170,000 square feet of retail space spread out over four blocks. The Domain Companies When completed, it will be the largest mixed-use development in the city with 600 apartments and 170,000 square feet of retail space spread out over four blocks. In late-June, Woodward Design Build started construction on the first phase, which includes the $48.4-million Paramount at South Market. The five-story building will occupy an entire city block
The State Highway 114/121 corridor, also known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Connector, is undergoing a supersize upgrade. The $1-billion project expands and redesigns two interchanges and portions of four highways in addition to building 39 bridges and more than 100 retaining walls. The 8.4-mile-long route runs through the cities of Southlake, Grapevine and Irving as well as the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The Texas Dept. of Transportation design-build project is being built by NorthGate Constructors LLC—a 65%-35% joint venture led by Kiewit Texas Construction LP with Zachry Construction Corp. The lead design engineer is PB Americas,
The Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans officially reopened on June 16 after a seven-year $1.2-billion expansion project. It was recently awarded the Alliant Build American Grand Award and named one of the most significant construction projects of 2012 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Angelle Bergeron In April 2011, a vertical 102-ft lift of a 2,758-ton steel truss was accomplished in 4.5 hours. The project increased the driving surface from 18 feet to 43 feet with three eleven-foot lanes in each direction. MTI, a joint venture of Massman Construction Co., Kansas City, Mo., Traylor Bros., Evansville, Ind.,
An extensive prefabrication strategy aims to keep the $1-billion University Medical Center project in New Orleans on target to meet the project's daunting scope and aggressive construction schedule. With more than 2 million sq ft of built space, the project for the state of Louisiana is one of the largest health care campuses under construction in the U.S. Its 31-month construction schedule has prompted construction-manager-at-risk Skanska USA Building, New York City, and joint venture partner MAPP Construction, New Orleans, to pursue prefabrication of mechanical systems, headwalls and bathroom facilities. Related Links: Parkland: A 'Hospital for the Future' Top Starts: Texas
D. Steven Henry has joined Austin Industries, Dallas, as senior vice president and chief legal officer. He was a partner at law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell. Henry Related Links: Engineering News Record Malissa Attebery was hired by Walter P Moore, Houston, as its learning manager. In this role, she manages the firm's learning program, which provides classes and training opportunities to employees. Prior to joining the firm, she was an instructional designer for Lone Star College. LJA Engineering, Houston, has announced several staff changes. Jack Shick was promoted to senior project manager in the firm's Houston transportation division. Riley Sladek
Zachry Engineering Corp. burst out of the recession with a full head of steam. On the heels of a tough couple of years, the design arm of Zachry Holdings is back among the region's powerhouse firms. After its regional revenue dropped from $124.5 million in 2009 to $41.4 million in 2011, the company more than doubled the total in 2012, reaching $90.4 million. That secured it eighth place on the current list of top design firms in Texas and Louisiana. Related Links: Best Industrial Project of 2009 - NRG Cedar Bayou, Baytown View Rankings of Top Texas & Louisiana Firms
Despite an overall rise in combined revenue among the region's top design firms, executives continue to take a cautious view of the market. The top 75 design firms in Texas and Louisiana saw regional revenue hit a combined $2.97 billion last year, up from $2.57 billion in 2011—a nearly 16% increase. Notably, the top three firms in this year's ranking all performed a significant amount of work in the transportation sector, which has been robust in recent years. Related Links: Power Player Zachry Named Design Firm of the Year Engineering News Record "It's a stable to strong market," says Todd
FHP Tectonics Corp, New Orleans, will start construction in June on a $26.5 million school in New Orleans. Image courtesy FHP Tectonics The $26.5-million Morris Jeff Community School was designed by the joint venture of VergesRome Architects and Fanning Howey. The new Morris Jeff Community School is being funded by State of Louisiana Recovery School District and was designed by the joint venture of VergesRome Architects and Fanning Howey, both of New Orleans.The three-story building will be constructed in accordance with the Educational Specifications for PK-8 schools with 35 teaching stations and a total area of 108,000 square feet. It
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $614.8 million project to build three permanent canal closure and pump stations in New Orleans. They will replace temporary structures built in 2006 at the mouths of three drainage canals connecting to Lake Pontchartrain. Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers As part of a $614.8 million project, three permanent canal closure and pump stations will be built in New Orleans, replacing temporary structures built in 2006 at the mouths of three drainage canals connecting to Lake Pontchartrain. The stations are designed to block surges from the lake caused by a
The New Orleans Aviation Board recently recommended a $826 million expansion and redevelopment plan at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If the proposal comes to fruition, work could commence in 2014 and it would be one of the city's largest construction projects in the coming decade. Related Links: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport The plan calls for a $650 million, 30-gate terminal with three concourses and a parking garage. It will also include a $17 million hotel, a $72 million power station and a $87 million ramp to connect I-10 traffic to and from the new terminal.Existing facilities
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