Articles by L.L. Poirier

Not many stadiums have an outward design so clearly inspired by the sports hosted within, but Intuit Dome is one of the few that does, with a 2,700-ton diagrid structural steel frame on its exterior that’s inspired by a basketball net.

From cryogenics to lasers, vacuum chambers to superconductors, some of the most advanced research equipment available is necessary to explore quantum phenomena.

There are multiple strategies that have bolstered Concord, Calif.-based Swinerton’s regional performance over the last several years, helping its regional revenue climb nearly $1 billion year over year to reach $3.8 billion in 2024.

Six months after several devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, debris removal has entered the homestretch while businesses, utilities and homeowners take the first steps toward rebuilding.

Top contractors in the Midwest stay nimble and invest in their businesses while coping with economic uncertainty and other challenges.

LA agencies are turning their attention toward rebuilding and easing the process for survivors, as AECOM is set to lead planning efforts under an expanded contract.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s largest student housing project brings 964 needed beds to help support its multiyear expansion.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s David Geffen Galleries provides a seismically sound, LA-inspired home for its expansive art collection.

A glut of projects valued at $1 billion or more began construction in 2024, primarily in health care, transportation and infrastructure.

A focus on quality and maintaining a strict 35.5-month schedule pushed the joint venture contractor on the Gaylord Pacific project to seek out innovations.