https://www.enr.com/rss/440-texas-construction-projects en-us http://www.enr.com/articles/12980 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/12980-md-anderson-pavilion-rises-in-houston MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston PUMP Workers pump concrete to the basement. Photo courtesy of McCarthy Building Cos. MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston POUR Workers pour concrete columns. Photo courtesy of McCarthy Building Cos. MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston AERIAL Bird's-eye view of an early stage of construction. Photo courtesy of McCarthy Building Cos. MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston FLOORS Workers preparing to pour the elevated floor slab. Photo courtesy of McCarthy Building Cos. MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston EXPANSION The Pavilion project connects to two existing patient towers. Rendering courtesy of HKS MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston HYBRID The surgery expansion includes a CT-on-rails hybrid operating room. Rendering courtesy of HKS MD Anderson Pavilion Rises in Houston BASEMENT Workers prepare to pour the basement floor slab. The team has used more than 11,200 cu yd of concrete on the entire project. Photo courtesy of McCarthy Building Cos. http://www.enr.com/articles/12978 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/12978-enr-texas-louisiana-s-top-design-firms-2015 San Antonio Center Defies Convention The $2.4-billion reconstruction of U.S. 290, a major east-west artery in metro Houston, involves 38 miles of roadway. Photo Courtesy of Texas Dept. of Transportation San Antonio Center Defies Convention Regional design firms are benefiting from large transportation projects, including the $818-million Dallas Horseshoe. Photo Courtesy of Pegasus Link Constructors San Antonio Center Defies Convention The 430,000-sq-ft Patrick F. Taylor Engineering Building at LSU- Baton Rouge is one of the largest educational projects ever undertaken by the state. Photo Courtesy of Perkins + Will http://www.enr.com/articles/12979 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/12979-san-antonio-center-defies-convention San Antonio Center Defies Convention The $2.4-billion reconstruction of U.S. 290, a major east-west artery in metro Houston, involves 38 miles of roadway. Photo Courtesy of Texas Dept. of Transportation San Antonio Center Defies Convention Regional design firms are benefiting from large transportation projects, including the $818-million Dallas Horseshoe. Photo Courtesy of Pegasus Link Constructors San Antonio Center Defies Convention The 430,000-sq-ft Patrick F. Taylor Engineering Building at LSU- Baton Rouge is one of the largest educational projects ever undertaken by the state. Photo Courtesy of Perkins + Will http://www.enr.com/articles/12975 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/12975-enr-texas-louisiana-top-project-starts-2014 Historic Building Converts From One Use to Three Ferrovial Agroman US Corp., Austin, and Webber LLC, Houston, are the joint venture developers of the $1.4-billion, 6.5-mile North Tarrant Express I-35W Segment 3A toll lane, due for completion in fall 2018. Photos Courtesy of North Tarrant Express 35W Historic Building Converts From One Use to Three Once completed, I-49 North Segment K, under construction in Caddo Parish, North Shrevepoint, La., will join Interstates LA-1 and I-220. Photo Courtesy of Cindy Dorfner Historic Building Converts From One Use to Three Houston-based Phillips 66 is building the Sweeny Fractionator One and Freeport Liquefied Petroleum Gas Export Terminal�a combined $3-billion-plus investment. Photo Courtesy of Phillips 66 Historic Building Converts From One Use to Three Redevelopment of Kyle Field Stadium, home to Texas A&M University's football team in College Station, will result in the largest facility of its kind in the Southeast Conference. Image Courtesy of Texas A&M University and Populous http://www.enr.com/articles/12976 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/12976-historic-building-converts-from-one-use-to-three ENR Texas & Louisiana Top Project Starts 2014 The project team broke renovations into five discreet jobs, each with its own superintendent. Photo Courtesy of Roy Anderson Corp. Contractors ENR Texas & Louisiana Top Project Starts 2014 Because elevators weren't available, crews deployed a two-cab material hoist for deliveries. Photo Courtesy of Roy Anderson Corp. Contractors ENR Texas & Louisiana Top Project Starts 2014 Renovations of 225 Baronne were performed in accordance with national preservation criteria. Photo Courtesy of Roy Anderson Corp. Contractors http://www.enr.com/articles/12977 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/12977-school-charts-a-new-course-for-dallas-district School Charts a New Course for Dallas District A courtyard will provide a gathering area for students while enhancing the school's campus-like aesthetic. Photo Courtesy of Beck Group School Charts a New Course for Dallas District Broad overhangs reduce heat gain but accommodate natural light. Photo Courtesy of Beck Group School Charts a New Course for Dallas District Sloping forms are intended to distinguish different school spaces while enhancing privacy. Photo Courtesy of Beck Group School Charts a New Course for Dallas District The school will serve as a standard for flow and organization at the system's other campuses. Image Courtesy of Beck Group http://www.enr.com/articles/12974 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12974-2015-trends-to-watch-in-texas-and-louisiana 2015 Trends to Watch in Texas and Louisiana Texas A&M: The A&M Central Texas Multipurpose Library at the school's campus in Killeen was built by Skanska. Photo by Keith Tally 2015 Trends to Watch in Texas and Louisiana Library Project: Skanska led work on the A&M Central Texas Multipurpose Library, which was completed in the fourth quarter of 2014. Photo by Keith Tally 2015 Trends to Watch in Texas and Louisiana Houston Hyatt: McCarthy Building Cos. is leading work on the 325-room Hyatt Regency hotel, which will be located next to the Houston Galleria, at the corner of Sage Road and West Alabama Street. Work is expected to wrap up in summer 2015. Photo courtesy of McCarthy Building Cos. http://www.enr.com/articles/12973 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12973-1b-project-legacy-rises-in-tight-quarters $1B Project Legacy Rises in Tight Quarters Parking Garage: Crews build the staff parking garage at the Project Legacy site. When the facility opens, the garage will be able to hold up to 1,000 vehicles. Photo courtesy of Veterans Affairs, by Karla Marshall $1B Project Legacy Rises in Tight Quarters Storm Strength: The new hospital is being constructed to withstand another Katrina-level hurricane. All facilities on the campus are connected via a fourth-floor concourse that will allow people to travel between buildings during a severe flood. Photos: courtesy of Veterans Affairs, by Karla Marshall/James Corbin $1B Project Legacy Rises in Tight Quarters Expansive health care: The new Veterans Affairs Hospital is situated on a 30-acre site and houses 1.6 million sq ft of patient services. Rendering courtesy of Studio NOVA $1B Project Legacy Rises in Tight Quarters Massive Site: The $1 billion Veterans Affairs hospital being constructed in New Orleans is comprised 1.6 million sq ft in 8 buildings spread out over a 30-acre site. it is currently one of the biggest projects in the city and is scheduled to be completed in February 2016. Photos: courtesy of Veterans Affairs, by Karla Marshall/James Corbin http://www.enr.com/articles/12965 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12965-small-projects-under-10-million-best-project http://www.enr.com/articles/12966 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12966-specialty-contracting-award-of-merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12967 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12967-specialty-contracting-best-project http://www.enr.com/articles/12968 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12968-sportsentertainment-best-project Sports/Entertainment: Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Best Project http://www.enr.com/articles/12969 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12969-the-phipps-officeretailmixed-use-award-of-merit The Phipps: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: Award of Merit The Phipps: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: Award of Merit The Phipps: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: Award of Merit The Phipps: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: Award of Merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12970 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12970-small-projects-under-10-million-award-of-merit-turrell-retrospective http://www.enr.com/articles/12971 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12971-waterenvironment-award-of-merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12972 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12972-waterenvironment-best-project Water/Environment: Best Project Modern Space: High ceilings, sunny rooms and free wireless Internet are just a few of the library's many features. Photo by Josh Peak Water/Environment: Best Project Facing North: A butterfly roof channels rainwater to a 4,000-gallon cistern, which serves as a holding tank that feeds the sprinkler lines for the library's two green roofs. Photo by Josh Peak Water/Environment: Best Project Natural Light: Gardens give library patrons unique views and immerse them in the landscape. Photo by Josh Peak Water/Environment: Best Project Quiet Room: Comfortable seating and a quiet environment promote research in the local history section. Photo by Josh Peak http://www.enr.com/articles/12955 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12955-officeretailmixed-use-best-project-and-safety-award-of-merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12956 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12956-honoring-texas-louisianas-2014-best-projects http://www.enr.com/articles/12957 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12957-renovationrestoration-award-of-merit-bethel-park http://www.enr.com/articles/12958 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12958-renovationrestoration-award-of-merit Renovation/Restoration: Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration: Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration: Award of Merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12959 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12959-renovationrestoration-best-project Renovation/Restoration: Best Project Renovation/Restoration: Best Project Renovation/Restoration: Best Project Renovation/Restoration: Best Project http://www.enr.com/articles/12960 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12960-residentialhospitality-award-of-merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12961 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12961-residentialhospitality-best-project http://www.enr.com/articles/12962 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12962-small-projects-under-10-million-award-of-merit-ronald-mcdonald-house Small Projects (Under $10 Million): Award of Merit: Ronald McDonald House Small Projects (Under $10 Million): Award of Merit: Ronald McDonald House Small Projects (Under $10 Million): Award of Merit: Ronald McDonald House Small Projects (Under $10 Million): Award of Merit: Ronald McDonald House http://www.enr.com/articles/12963 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12963-safety-best-project-and-governmentpublic-buildings-award-of-merit Safety: Best Project and Government/Public Buildings: Award of Merit Safety: Best Project and Government/Public Buildings: Award of Merit Safety: Best Project and Government/Public Buildings: Award of Merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12964 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12964-small-projects-under-10-million-award-of-merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12947 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12947-highwaysbridges-best-project http://www.enr.com/articles/12948 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12948-k-12-education-award-of-merit http://www.enr.com/articles/12949 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12949-k-12-education-best-project http://www.enr.com/articles/12950 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12950-landscapehardscapeurban-development-best-project