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Consolidating functions that previously were performed in 12 buildings countywide, the $260-million San Bernardino Justice Center has become one of the Inland Empire's most significant facilities in recent years.

This year's Best Projects competition was tougher than ever—ENR California received nearly 140 entries, a 40% jump over the previous year.

When the renovated San Jose McEnery Convention Center opened in October 2013, many visitors viewed the building as a work of art for the city.

When it was time for DPR Construction to establish its San Francisco office, it quickly decided on a goal—create the city's first net-zero energy use commercial building that would stand both as a workplace and a sustainability showcase.

Built in 1797, the Carmel Mission National Historic Landmark draws thousands of visitors annually, making it essential that the basilica remain open during the preservation period.

For the "Wallis," contractors restored, modernized and repurposed a former U.S. post office listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

The largest solar power generating project of its kind in the world, Ivanpah uses emerging technology to produce electricity through 173,500 heliostats connected to a dual-axis tracking system, allowing the mirrors to move on a pylon 360° for optimal reflection.

The team performed multiple renovations as the New York Palace Hotel remained fully operational.

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library's first upgrade since its 1939 construction included several elements not usually encountered on such projects.

Part of an initiative to return Prospect Park's lakefront to its former glory and enhance functionality, the 30,000-sq-ft project involved replacing the 50-year-old Wollman Skating Rink with a year-round recreational facility that includes two modern rinks—one open and one covered—and green roofs.