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There are several times in their work lives when journalists try to say something important to readers—and one of those for ENR editorial staff is the profile of the annual Award of Excellence winner,

Pestrella has spent his entire 38-year career at LA County Public Works, making his way up from field hydrologist to director.

The wildfires in Los Angeles have complicated the already challenging prospects of the construction industry in the region.

Public Works Director Mark Pestrella discusses how crews have begun removing toxins, cleaning up damage and replacing basic utilities in fire-damaged areas in California.

Mark Pestrella wasn’t born with a passion for public service, but, as in a proverbial coming-of-age story, fire transformed him at the age of 17.

Officials continue to prioritize fighting the ongoing wildfires that have already consumed 40,600 acres in the region, but are already strategizing on how to undertake the gargantuan cleanup effort.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have already destroyed thousands of structures, but the full extent of the damage will not be known for some time, say local officials.

Agencies seek construction sector support for project contracting and workforce execution, with billions in investment seen to expand options for drought-plagued water systems and other overburdened infrastructure.

To significantly improve air quality and reduce odor emissions at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, crews replaced outdated odor control equipment with advanced technologies, specifically four biotrickling filters (BTFs) and eight carbon scrubbers to effectively remove hydrogen sulfide and foul-smelling gasses from the influent sewer and headworks areas.

Completed in January 2024, this complex renovation included significant updates to the W Hotel’s main lobby, reception area, restaurant, ballroom, meeting rooms, banquet kitchen and exterior courtyard. The project team also completed an extension of the main grand stair structure.