ENR Texas & Louisiana Project Showcase
The A/E/C community in Texas and Louisiana may submit examples of the best commercial construction work under way, on its way to a groundbreaking or completed in the recent past. The regional editors choose some for display in this showcase gallery.
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GAB Operations, LLC (GAB) | A M King
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm, has begun construction of a South Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB). The new 45,590-square-foot facility, will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and will serve as a hub for the company’s U.S. and Canadian customers. The distribution center will be located in the Pinnacle Industry Center, just minutes from the Rio Grande River and Laredo International Airport. Completion is set for October 2021.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
The City of Houston selected civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to design a new sewer line that will divert wastewater from the Imperial Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Northgate Regional Lift Station. This project will decommission the 4 million gallons a day (MGD) Imperial Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant. The $30 million project consists of approximately 13,000 linear feet of 36-inch sanitary sewer line that will divert more than 9 MGD of wastewater.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
The City of Copperas Cove has selected planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to conduct a pavement condition assessment of its roadway network. The approximately $148,000 assessment will be completed in December 2021.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Nueces County Courthouse Building | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Construction is underway to reskin the Nueces County Courthouse Building in Corpus Christi, an iconic 12-story tower built in 1977. Over the next year, Nueces County, in partnership with planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), Richter Architects and Phoenix 1 Restoration & Construction, will remove the existing travertine stone and replace the façade with new travertine.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
SH288 Toll Expansion Project
SH288 Toll Expansion Project in Houston TX
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Elementary School #17 | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
On Dec. 09, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD) broke ground on its Elementary School #17. The new 102,000-square-foot facility, located on 18 acres, will comprise individual PreK-5 educational wings, a media center, a gym, playgrounds, and outdoor learning areas. PBK designed the facility, Drymalla Construction Company is the general contractor and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is the program manager
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Universal Accessibility Initiative | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
Houston METRO selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as one of the firms to provide architecture/engineering services for its Universal Accessibility Initiative. As part of the project, METRO is optimizing bus routes and upgrading its vast network of bus stops and associated infrastructure. The agency divided the city into six zones and selected a firm to upgrade each zone. LAN is providing architecture/engineering services for Zone 5 and optimizing the bus routes in all zones.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
San Jacinto Elementary School | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
On Nov. 18, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District’s (GCCISD) will break ground on its new San Jacinto Elementary School. The approximately $22.6 million elementary school is one of the major components of the $335 million bond that the district passed in May 2019 to address its rapid growth. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is the program manager, PBK designed the facility and Marshall Construction is the general contractor.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Nabholz Corporate Office | Core States Group
Core States Group served as MEP engineer on the Nabholz Corporate Office, located in Rogers, AK. This project was awarded the ENR Texas & Louisiana Specialty Construction Award of Merit.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD) | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
On Oct. 16th, Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD), the only municipal school district in Texas, celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new middle school, administration building and early childhood center.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Cleveland Independent School District (CISD) | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
The Cleveland Independent School District (CISD) is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new Elementary School 05 on Sept. 28th. The new elementary school is part of the $198 million bond measure that voters passed in November 2019 to handle the explosive growth in the district. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is the program manager, Huckabee is the architect, and Pogue Construction is the general contractor.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Collin College Wylie Campus | Skanska
St. Philip’s College | Skanska
St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas is on the verge of a historic revitalization—and Skanska has been instrumental in turning over world-class facilities for the university. This winter, work is wrapping up work on the Norris Technical Building renovation.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Mission Produce Inc. | A M King
Integrated Design-Build firm A M King has begun construction of a 262,000-square-foot ripening and cold storage distribution center in Laredo, TX for Mission Produce Inc., the world’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of Hass avocados. The new mega-facility, which will be the largest avocado ripening and processing facility in the U.S., is being constructed in Laredo’s Pinnacle Industry Center on a 32.6-acre site located adjacent to the Rio Grande River and the Mexican Border.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Tomball Independent School District (TISD) | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Several projects in the Tomball Independent School District’s (TISD) $275 million bond program are moving forward and two of the projects, a new elementary school and a new agricultural science project center, are scheduled to open this August. The approximately $24 million Grand Oaks Elementary School will relieve Wildwood and Lakewood Elementary Schools. The 112,186-square-foot, single-story facility will accommodate 900 students from grades K-4.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Fort Bend County Public Transportation Facility Project | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
The Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TPWA) selected the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Facility project for its 2020 Project of the Year Award, under the $5-$25 million transportation category. Engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) provided planning, engineering and design services for the transportation facility while SpawGlass served as the contractor.
Friday, June 12, 2020
Fairfield by Marriot | CIVE
Fairfield by Marriot - CIVE finished construction of Fairfield by Marriott and handed it over while the stay-at-home order was still in place. This was a 36,800 square foot construction with 3 stories with 80 guest rooms with various hotel amenities.
Monday, June 15, 2020
Tulane Commons | YKK AP America Inc.
Tulane Commons is a 77,000-square-foot, three-story, state-of-the-art dining hall, study area and event space for students and faculty at Tulane University. YKK AP America's YHC 300 SSG Cassette Curtain Wall was chosen for this project since it meets impact requirements for the coastal region, while providing slim sightlines to enhance the look of the building.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Nexus Park NorthWest | Jackson-Shaw
Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, has purchased 45 acres in Houston at the intersection of FM 1960 and Bobcat Road to build an industrial business park, Nexus Park NorthWest. At total build-out, the project will have 476,640 square feet of Class A industrial space, in four buildings and will be able to accommodate tenants from 15,000 square feet to 200,000 square feet.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Fort Bend County new public transportation facility | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
On Jan. 28, Fort Bend County will celebrate the ribbon cutting of its new public transportation facility. The $21 million facility will serve as a one-stop shop for Fort Bend County Transportation Department's administrative, operations, maintenance, fuel depot and bus washing functions. It includes 18,600 square feet of office space, 28,400 square feet of maintenance bays, covered bus parking, a 7,100-square-foot fuel and washing station, a break area, relaxation lounge and kitchen spaces.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Purgatory Creek Channel | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
The Purgatory Creek Channel Improvements project moves forward with the City of San Marcos hiring engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to start work on the project’s next design phase. In April 2018, the City hired LAN to develop prelim. design to mitigate flooding conditions on Purgatory Creek from Wonder World Drive to its confluence with the San Marcos River. In addition, the City wants to improve the water quality and create sustainable, multi-use trails for the public.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
C.E. King High School | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
On Jan. 06, Sheldon Independent School District (ISD) will celebrate the completion of its new C.E. King High School. Designed by Huckabee and constructed by Durotech, the school is a flagship campus for Sheldon ISD’s program. The 580,000-square-foot campus will house up to 3,500 students. The school is designed like a college campus, with promenades and quads where students, faculty and community members can interact. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) served as the program manager.
Friday, January 3, 2020
Clear Lake flood control project | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) a gold medal for its work on the first phase of the Clear Lake flood control project. The project, named Exploration Green, is transforming a former 178-acre golf course into five detention ponds that can each hold 100 million gallons of stormwater. The project will also comprise 105 acres of natural habitat, 12 miles of hike-and-bike trails and two athletic fields.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Phase V of Hebron 121 Station | KWA Construction
Construction has wrapped on Phase V of Hebron 121 Station, a $300 million resort-style community in Lewisville, Texas. KWA Construction, a leading general contractor specializing in multifamily developments in Texas, was selected by developer Huffines Communities to build Phase V after completing Phases III and IV of the project.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Village at Rayzor Ranch | KWA Construction
KWA Construction, a leading general contractor specializing in multi-family developments, wrapped construction on The Village at Rayzor Ranch in 2019. The luxury apartment community is located in the heart of the highly-anticipated mixed-use development Rayzor Ranch Town Center, the first of its kind in the Denton, Texas area.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Rockstar Energy Bike Park
Rockstar Energy Bike Park (formerly North Houston Bike Park), the new $25 million bike park, opened August 16, 2019 with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Sports Authority CEO Janis Burke, and Greenspoint Redevelopment Authority’s Director Sally Bradford, among others. The new bike park sits adjacent to the country's largest skateboard park—the $6 million North Houston Skate Park, completed in 2014.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Rockstar Energy Bike
Walter P Moore provided Civil Engineering and Water Resources Engineering services for the 30-acre complex which features a USA BMX-sanctioned track, competition bowls, multiskill trails, bike skill areas, tot track, bowl riding, a performance pavilion that seats 3,500, and bayou walking trails. The park is designed for children of all types of abilities and is almost entirely wheelchair accessible, except for the race track.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Bank of America Tower
Bank of America Tower was certified LEED® Version 4 (V4) Platinum for Core and Shell by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Bank of America Tower’s LEED V4 Platinum for Core and Shell designation is the first in the U.S. and the highest scoring in the world. Environmental features include daylight harvesting technology, a 40 percent parking reduction, tenant metering, alternative vehicle charging stations, and a rainwater collecting façade system.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Bank of America Tower
Bank of America Tower is a 35-story, 775,000-RSF AA class office building in downtown Houston. A key feature is the triple-height lobby/public indoor plaza that contains a food court, social stair for gathering and watching live performances, and connects five existing below-grade tunnel connections from adjacent buildings. Atop the 1,360-car parking garage, a 12th-floor landscaped roof garden provides natural respite for tenants and features native plantings that help manage stormwater runoff.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
In its effort to further unite, inspire, and engage the New Orleans community, the New Orleans Museum of Art embarked upon a six-acre expansion of the renowned Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The project scope included reshaping the garden's lagoon system and lush botanical landscape, constructing a new gallery building and amphitheater, and building multiple pedestrian bridges including a concrete "Moses bridge" that gives visitors the illusion of walking through water.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
In its effort to further unite, inspire, and engage the New Orleans community, the New Orleans Museum of Art embarked upon a six-acre expansion of the renowned Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The project scope included reshaping the garden's lagoon system and lush botanical landscape, constructing a new gallery building and amphitheater, and building multiple pedestrian bridges including a concrete "Moses bridge" that gives visitors the illusion of walking through water.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Red and Blue Line stations
Construction is underway to extend platforms at Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Red and Blue Line stations to accommodate more riders and longer trains. Currently, the Red and Blue lines are limited to two-car trains due to platform lengths at 21 of the existing 28 stations. By expanding the platforms, three-car trains can be operated system-wide, increasing capacity by 33 percent. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is providing project management services for the platform extensions.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Stafford Municipal School District (MSD) | Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
Stafford Municipal School District (MSD) celebrated the topping out ceremony of its new middle School. The event took place on the project site with a beam signing ceremony to commemorate the special occasion. The middle school, which can accommodate 950 students in grades 6-8, is being constructed as part of Stafford MSD’s $62 million bond program that passed in November 2017. Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is the firm serving as the program manager for the bond program.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Glassell School of Art Building | Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
The new Glassell School of Art building, which kicked off The Houston Museum of Fine Arts' redevelopment plan for the Susan and Faye S. Sarofim Campus.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
This photo features the school building, plaza and BBVA Compass Roof Garden. The roof is sloping, walkable green roof that includes a pergola and amphitheater.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
Multiple penetrations on roof where seating is to be installed for the amphitheater. Chamberlin thoroughly sealed each penetration with hot fluid-applied waterproofing.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Grand Opening of Fort Worth Business Center | Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, a leading, automotive financial and mobility services provider, and a company of Daimler Financial Services Group, celebrated the grand opening of its 200,000-square-foot Fort Worth Business Center at AllianceTexas, a 26,000-acre, master-planned, mixed-use development. The four-story, contemporary facility is designed to support employees with unique amenities and technology solutions that create an engaging, productive and collaborative workplace environment.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Tomball Independent School District (ISD) and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
On May 29th, Tomball Independent School District (ISD) and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), the district’s program manager, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new junior high school, elementary school and football stadium. The three facilities are part of a $275 million bond referendum approved by voters in November 2017.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
The Drake at White Rock | Moss Construction
Moss, a construction management company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $28.52 million contract for The Drake at White Rock (“The Drake”), a 257,000 square foot residential project located near White Rock Lake and in the Lakewood neighborhood of Dallas. Developed by Northfield Development, LLC, and designed by GDA Architects, LLC the 7-story residential building is comprised of approximately 85 modern inspired residences. The Drake is scheduled for completion in late 2020.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Hot Wells of Bexar County | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
Yesterday, Bexar County and civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) celebrated the grand opening of the historic Hot Wells of Bexar County. Phase one of the revitalization efforts, completed in April 2019, involved stabilizing the existing structures, creating a park entrance and signage, building public bathrooms and extending utilities to the buildings. Phase two will focus on turning the ruins into a community resource.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Parkland Health & Hospital System | Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, environmental and construction firm, has been selected by Parkland Health & Hospital System to provide building commissioning services as part of the continued design and construction on the Parkland campus. The commissioning team will confirm that the project’s overall performance meets its defined design, construction and programming criteria, delivered utilizing a multi-year IDIQ agreement. Photo courtesy of HKS, Inc.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Cross Village | Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
Cross Village is a new on-campus living option for Oklahoma University students in Norman, Oklahoma. Chamberlin’s work included a peel-and-stick system for the below-grade waterproofing. The skin of all four buildings received a spray-applied air barrier, firestopping, acoustical sealants and joint sealants. In the parking garage, Chamberlin installed traffic coating, spray-applied water repellents, joint sealants and expansion joints.
Wednesday, January 16, 2018
University Boulevard Extension Project | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) a gold medal for its work on the University Boulevard Extension project for the City of Sugar Land. The extension provides a critical connection to US 90A, diverting traffic from neighborhood surface streets and alleviating congestion on State Highway 6. By 2025, the extension will help increase capacity in University Boulevard by 12,000 cars a day.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
On Nov. 27th, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate the opening of its new technology center. It features 3,900 square feet of training rooms on the first floor, a 2,000-square-foot network operating center with servers on the second floor, a 1,900-square-foot technology work area, 3,500 square feet of storage space, a warehouse for receiving technology equipment, and office space. The new technology center is part of GCCISD’s $267 million bond program.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Blinn College’s Mill Creek Residence Hall | Moss Construction and Hunt Companies
Moss Construction and Hunt Companies are excited to announce the completion of Blinn College’s $22.7 million Mill Creek Residence Hall in Brenham, Texas. Developed by Servitas, the new four-story, 169,700 square foot facility, boasts 464 student suites in four bedroom-two bathroom and two bedroom-one bathroom, configurations. The facility, located at the corner of Seager Street and Old Mill Road, welcomed its first student residents Fall 2018.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) School | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
On Oct. 30th, Sheldon Independent School District (ISD) will celebrate the formal groundbreaking of its new Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) School. This new two-story PVA school, designed by Stantec, includes a blackbox theater that converts from classroom to performance space, an art studio, music studio, dance studio and design studio. The new school is part of Sheldon ISD’s $285 million bond program. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is serving as the program manager.
Monday, October 29, 2018
The Offices Two at Frisco Station | VanTrust Real Estate
VanTrust Real Estate will develop The Offices Two at Frisco Station, a 210,000-square-foot, Class A speculative, office building at Frisco Station, the 242-acre mixed-use project located within the North Platinum Corridor in Frisco, Texas. The new building is the second of five planned office buildings for the office district at Frisco Station, which will total 5 million square feet of planned office space upon completion.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Alief Center for Advanced Careers | PBK Architects
On September 13th, the Alief ISD had its ribbon cutting to honor its newest facility, the Alief Center for Advanced Careers. The Center offer courses in architectural design, automotive technology, construction technology culinary arts, digital design, health science, industrial robotics, I.T., veterinary science and welding. Prior to the Center, Alief ISD never had such an innovative, adaptable, well equipped facility, and now, it is the most cutting-edge facility in the district.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Alief Center for Advanced Careers | PBK Architects
Partnerships with organizations in the district allowed the Center to model its course and classrooms after real work environments. Students are meant to feel like they are going to work, not school. Students from Elsik, Hastings and Taylor high school can take first or second level course at their campus and then complete advanced courses at the Center. Classrooms are designed for ultimate collaboration; students can look in from the hallway and see what other students are learning.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Alief Center for Advanced Careers | PBK Architects
Upon successful completion of a course, students can obtain certifications that will help them gain internships, apply for higher education or enter the trade field of their choosing after graduation. The Interactive Observation Lab (IOL) primarily serves as a surgical amphitheater for students to observe medical procedures taking place within the cone. Moveable glass partitions make it easy to accommodate automotive and welding classes so professors can bring in large pieces of equipment.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Fort Bend County celebrated the groundbreaking of its new transit center on Aug. 29th.
The facility is designed to accommodate the County’s existing fleet of buses as well as future additions. It includes 18,600 square feet of office space, 28,400-square-foot maintenance bay, covered bus parking, and a 7,100-square-foot fuel and washing station. The facility contains a break area, relaxation lounge and kitchen spaces. Construction of the $21 million project will be completed in Oct. 2019.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is launching a new rapid response architecture/engineering service for its food distribution clients. The new service will enable the firm’s clients in the food distribution industry such as Sysco to have a pre-existing architecture/engineering contract in place to address emergency issues. Some of the tasks the firm provides under this service include facility repairs, site assessments, MEP commissioning, and other specialty design services as needed.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Texas Crystalline Lagoon | Crystal Lagoons®
On August 23, Crystal Lagoons® and the Balmoral community in Humble celebrate the grand opening of the first man-made, crystalline lagoon in Texas, which is one of a growing portfolio of paradise-like lagoons currently under development nationwide. This project marks the second such man-made lagoon to open in the U.S. When Balmoral’s crystal turquoise lagoon opens for use by residents in September, it will be the centerpiece of the community’s $13 million, 8-acre amenity village.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Stafford Municipal School District
Stafford Municipal School District, the only municipal school district in Texas, has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as the program manager for its $62 million bond program. The program includes construction of a new middle school and administration building; renovations to four schools and a community center; and additional projects such as District-wide technology, safety, and security upgrades.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
McGee Beach
The City of Corpus Christi has hired civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to rehabilitate the breakwater downtown near McGee Beach. LAN will provide coastal and civil engineering services.
This will be the first major improvement on the breakwater since its installation 50 years ago. The breakwater, along with the seawall, is the area’s secondary defense against hurricanes through storm surge protection. Construction is projected to start in the spring of 2019.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Dominion Place-Phase 2
Dominion Place-Phase 2, a commercial development of Image Homes and Elmco Real Estate, offers 15 garden office suites in northwest San Antonio. Ranging from 1,500 to 9,500 square feet, the suites - designed by Drewry Martin Architects - feature Image Home's signature stand-alone, Hill Country and urbanized style that incorporates limestone with metal roofing and landscaped green space.
Monday, March 26, 2018
CBRE | Heery
The partial replacement and historic renovation of Charles H. Milby High School was included in Houston Independent School District’s 2012 Bond Program to provide a 21st Century Campus that maintained the historic façade of one of Houston’s oldest high schools. The project, managed by CBRE | Heery, involved input from the local community in the planning, design and construction of the building.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
The Troubadour
Located in the heart of New Orleans, The Troubadour, a former office building destroyed by a devastating fire, now serves as a boutique hotel. Given its historical significance, the exterior renovation goal was to maintain historical aesthetics while providing protection against extreme weather conditions. YKK AP’s YHC 300 OG high performance hurricane impact curtain wall system was used to closely match the sightlines of the original windows and to provide protection against future storms.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Pythian Apartments
In downtown New Orleans, the Pythian Apartments were built in 1908 by the Grand Lodge Colored Knights, an African American fraternal organization. The restoration goal was to recreate the original look of the building. Glazing contractor DeGeorge Glass worked with YKK AP as the unitized curtain wall manufacturer and Winco Windows as the window supplier. The result is a stunning mix of historic and modern architecture, with a proper nod to the building’s history and neighborhood.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
NOPSI Hotel
The NOPSI Hotel, an adaptive reuse project in downtown New Orleans, was originally built in 1927. The historic building served as headquarters to the city’s streetcar operator and utility company, New Orleans Public Service Inc. (NOPSI). Through YKK AP’s YHS 50 TU floor to floor curtain wall system, the project met strict historic requirements and strengthened the building façade through its main wind force resisting system (MWFRS)– a top priority for any post-Katrina renovation in New Orleans.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Area Rapid Transit (DART) has selected civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to manage the extension of platforms at 28 stations. The project will modify platforms along the Red and Blue light rail transit lines to accommodate 3-car trains. Modifications will include extending four aerial stations, 22 at-grade stations and two below-grade stations as well as adding raised platform areas to permit level boarding. DART estimates a 50 percent increase in system capacity.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) a gold medal for its work on the Layne water pipeline and infrastructure project. The award, given under the water and wastewater services category, will be presented during the ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston on March 26, 2018.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Clear Lake City Water Authority's Exploration Green Project
Clear Lake City Water Authority's Exploration Green project will help alleviate drainage and flooding during extreme storm events. In addition, the land will be used by the area residents as a green space area. Improvements include hike, bike and pedestrian commuter trails, athletic fields, lakes, water features and abundant natural habitat. During Harvey, the project prevented flooding in more than 150 houses. Once completed in 2021, it will protect an additional 2000-3000 thousand homes.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
The Denton County Transportation Authority selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. to provide railroad engineering services for its rail projects over the next 3 years. Per its strategic plan, DCTA will issue projects to LAN that support initiatives such as A-train corridor expansions to Cotton Belt and North Denton, implementation of rail service from Carrollton to Frisco/Prosper, and evaluation of potential future rail expansions to other corridors throughout the service area.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Heery International
Condit Elementary is Houston Independent School District’s new state-of-the-art, 21st century learning facility serving the growing Bellaire community.
Heery International provided program management services for the 83,000 SF two-story academic building that houses more than 25 learning centers. The pre-K – 5 campus offers a Spanish dual language program and a Vanguard neighborhood program. In keeping with the 21st century design, abundant natural light can be found throughout the campus.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
C|P|H Structural Engineering Inc.
Lincoln Ventures Developer
Motivado Vertical Construction
Mark Heart Architect
C|P|H Structural Engineering
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
C|P|H Structural Engineering Inc.
Cooperative teams like this solve problems quickly and collectively within hours or days not weeks and months. It’s no surprise that the their latest Project ( The Ruckus) is completed 3 weeks ahead of schedule with a full certificate of occupancy 3 weeks prior to student move in date. Of course it’s also under budget. The saved money is returned to the developer. Things seem like they couldn’t get any better! But there is more. Best of all…… not a single change order!
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
C|P|H Structural Engineering Inc.
The Ruckus is the first Boutique Style student housing Project in UT's West Campus, and has proven extremely successful. 3 blocks from campus, students will be enjoying the newest living spaces with the most modern amenities.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
The City of Ennis selected planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to develop a safety zone along the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) between the intersections of Martin Luther King Drive and Lampasas Street. The UPRR Safety Zone project is one of the critical components of the City’s Downtown Master Plan (DMP) developed in March 2016 to revitalize its downtown.
Thursday, February 16, 2017