https://www.enr.com/rss/639 en-us blairs@enr.com (Scott Blair) 0217-2013-best-of-the-best-judges.asp Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/7380-meet-the-2013-best-of-the-best-projects-judges postn@enr.com (Nadine M. Post) 0217-super-sustainable-bullitt-center-is-enr-editors8217-choice-for-best-project-in-2013.asp Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/688-super-sustainable-bullitt-center-is-enr-editors-choice-for-best-project-in-2013 Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 The 50,000-sq-ft Bullitt Center is expected to last 250 years. Photo by Nic Lehoux Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 Custom steel connections for Bullitt Center�s four levels of heavy-timber framing were made even more challenging by the architecturally expressed structure. Photo by Nic Lehoux Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 Custom steel connections on timber framing. Photo by John Stamets Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 Tall windows help with daylighting. Photo by Nic Lehoux Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 The Seattle office building is on course to become the nation's first urban mid-rise spec office building certified under the rigorous Living Building Challenge. Photo by Nic Lehoux Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 Rooftop solar array is designed to produce as much electricity annually as the building uses. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider Super-Sustainable Bullitt Center is ENR Editors' Choice for Best Project in 2013 Hybrid exposed structure includes steel for earthquake-load resistance. Photo by Nic Lehoux http://www.enr.com/articles/12902 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12902-best-safety-the-john-w-turk-jr-power-plant Best Safety: The John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant Best Safety: The John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant Best Safety: The John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant http://www.enr.com/articles/12903 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12903-best-small-projects-under-10-million-phyllis-j-tilley-memorial-ped-bridge Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 With the arch in place, the steel ribbons were installed and tensioned to achieve a precise profile that accounted for future loading and temperature changes. Courtesy of Freese and Nichols Inc. Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 After precast concrete deck panels were placed on ribbons and bolted, the ribbons were again stressed to fine tune deck slopes to meet ADA requirements. Courtesy of Rosales + Partners Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 Arch placement in April 2012 drew guests and media attention. Courtesy of Freese and Nichols Inc. Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 Fort Worth�s first pedestrian crossing of the Clear Fork in 20 years, the Tilley Bridge has supported greater use of City parks and Trinity Trails. Courtesy of Rosales + Partners http://www.enr.com/articles/12904 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12904-best-specialty-contracting-ge-manufacturing-solutions-locomotive-manu-facility Award of Merit, Health Care: CJMH C. Bryce Thomas MD Memorial Emergency Center View of the exterior of the GE Locomotive Plant Project Forward in Fort Worth, TX part of GE Manufacturing Solutions. Photo by Monty Jones, Walker Engineering Inc. Award of Merit, Health Care: CJMH C. Bryce Thomas MD Memorial Emergency Center Locomotive Transfer Tables carry finished equipment along the side of the facility. Equipment can pass in and out of the facilty through numerous overhead doors. Photo by Monty Jones, Walker Engineering Inc. Award of Merit, Health Care: CJMH C. Bryce Thomas MD Memorial Emergency Center Cab of locomotive passing through the degreasing / priming booth. Photo by Monty Jones, Walker Engineering Inc. Award of Merit, Health Care: CJMH C. Bryce Thomas MD Memorial Emergency Center Cab of locomotive after passing through the degreasing booth which is used to clean the metal prior to painting. Photo by Monty Jones, Walker Engineering Inc. http://www.enr.com/articles/12905 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12905-best-sportsentertainment-circuit-of-the-americasformula-one-us-grand-prix Award of Merit: Safety: Biomedical Research and Health Professions Building Fans in the grandstand have a front row seat to the pits and fast straightaway Photo by Paul Finkel | Piston Design Award of Merit: Safety: Biomedical Research and Health Professions Building Turn 1 view at the inaugural Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Photo courtesy of Circuit of the Americas Award of Merit: Safety: Biomedical Research and Health Professions Building Crews pave the binder course of the track using three Vogle pavers in echelon to create a smooth surface. Photo courtesy of Austin Bridge & Road Award of Merit: Safety: Biomedical Research and Health Professions Building The Grand Plaza welcomes visitors to the heart of the Circuit of the Americas. Photo by Dorna Sports http://www.enr.com/articles/12906 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12906-best-waterenvironment-lpv-32-west-return-floodwall Award of Merit: Safety: Triumph Aerostructures Aircraft Division manufacturing facility LPV-3.2b was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget. The project received an Outstanding performance evaluation by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Photo by Larry Hodgson Award of Merit: Safety: Triumph Aerostructures Aircraft Division manufacturing facility Construction of LPV-3.2b floodwall was unique in that it was built entirely by water. Photo by Aero Photo Award of Merit: Safety: Triumph Aerostructures Aircraft Division manufacturing facility West Return Floodwall completed. Photo by Denise B. Cruz http://www.enr.com/articles/12907 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12907-enr-texas-louisiana-honors-2013-best-projects ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects The pre-restoration dilapidated condition of the building. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects Pre-restoration condition of the third and fourth floors. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects Post-restoration views of the fourth floor. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects The restored Wilson Building in 2012. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects Third floor reception area. Note the use of Watkin�s original drawings for the wallcovering on the right side display case. Photo by John C. Lindy http://www.enr.com/articles/12893 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12893-best-highwaysbridges-president-george-bush-turnpike-western-extension Best Highways/Bridges: President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension Best Highways/Bridges: President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension Best Highways/Bridges: President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension Best Highways/Bridges: President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension http://www.enr.com/articles/12894 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12894-best-interior-designtenant-improvement-sub-zero-wolf-showroom http://www.enr.com/articles/12896 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12896-best-landscapehardscapeurban-development-city-of-dallas-klyde-warren-park New Orleans Prison Rebuild Enhances Capabilities Arches and pathway. Photo by Blanca Rodriguez, McCarthy Building Cos. New Orleans Prison Rebuild Enhances Capabilities Landscape design detail Photo by Blanca Rodriguez, McCarthy Building Cos. New Orleans Prison Rebuild Enhances Capabilities Aerial shot of the park. Photo by Aerial Photography Inc. http://www.enr.com/articles/12897 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12897-best-manufacturing-triumph-aerostructures---vought-aircraft-division-manufacturing-facility Award of Merit: Highways/Bridges: Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project Triumph�s front entrance features a sign and flag poles with up- lighting and numerous shrubs and grassed area. Photo by Sandy Krupa Photography Award of Merit: Highways/Bridges: Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project There are two air compressors , 100 HP and 150 HP, that support the facility. Photo by Sandy Krupa Photography Award of Merit: Highways/Bridges: Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project The facility features GEMCOR foundation that are approximately 110 feet long x 71 feet wide x 3 feet deep. Photo by Sandy Krupa Photography Award of Merit: Highways/Bridges: Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project The new facility features 3 each 2-ton and 2 each 5-ton overhead cranes. This area is conditioned by 17 roof-top air handling units. Photo by Sandy Krupa Photography http://www.enr.com/articles/12898 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12898-best-officeretailmixed-use-developments-bbva-compass-plaza Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments: BBVA Compass Plaza The new Consolidated Rental Car complex provides the utmost convenience in a spacious, modern facility that will please even the most sophisticated and discerning traveler. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments: BBVA Compass Plaza Four vehicle maintenance and service facilities constructed by S&P for the rental car agencies provide repair bays, wash stations and fueling islands. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments: BBVA Compass Plaza From the �growing palm terrazzo floor pattern to backlit white onyx on service counters, the spacious Customer Service Building�s innovative design features high-end materials throughout. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction http://www.enr.com/articles/12899 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12899-best-overall-project-george-w-bush-presidential-center Best Manufacturing: Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division Manufacturing Facility Greenery: An urban park featuring native landscaping, a wildflower meadow, a tall grass prairie and woodland clearings occupy the Bush Presidential Center grounds, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. Photo by Sarah Duke/Manhattan Construction Best Manufacturing: Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division Manufacturing Facility Modern Design: The 5,500-sq-ft high-resolution, four sided, LED digital canvas installed in the Freedom Hall tower exemplifies the modern aspects of the design. Photo courtesy of the George W. Bush Foundation Best Manufacturing: Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division Manufacturing Facility On Stage: The Bush Presidential Center features a 350-seat auditorium with broadcast capabilities, including interpreter booths. Photo courtesy of the George W. Bush Foundation Best Manufacturing: Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division Manufacturing Facility Urban park featuring native landscaping like a wildflower meadow, a tall grass prairie and savannah and woodland clearings, all designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. Photo by Sarah Duke/Manhattan Construction Best Manufacturing: Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division Manufacturing Facility Ticketing: An early look at the ticket counter and exhibit boxes that visitors will pass through before entering the main museum space. Photo courtesy of the George W. Bush Foundation http://www.enr.com/articles/12900 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12900-best-renovationrestoration-500-fannin-building ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects The pre-restoration dilapidated condition of the building. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects Pre-restoration condition of the third and fourth floors. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects Post-restoration views of the fourth floor. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects The restored Wilson Building in 2012. Photo by John C. Lindy ENR Texas & Louisiana Honors 2013 Best Projects Third floor reception area. Note the use of Watkin�s original drawings for the wallcovering on the right side display case. Photo by John C. Lindy http://www.enr.com/articles/12901 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12901-best-residentialhospitality-museum-tower Horseshoe Project Progresses in Dallas Despite its urban location, Museum Tower offers lavish outdoor amenities including a pool, fireplace, a fire pit, cooking and dining areas. Photo by Terri Glanger Horseshoe Project Progresses in Dallas Museum Tower topped out its 42 stories in November of 2011, enhancing the Dallas skyline. Photo by Aerial Photography Inc. Horseshoe Project Progresses in Dallas True to it's name, Museum Tower offers an atmosphere that is dedicated to art and architecture, seen here in the gallery. Photo by Terri Glanger Horseshoe Project Progresses in Dallas The complexities of the site can be seen in this November 2010 aerial view of the site showing the below grade work. Photo by Tim Griffith http://www.enr.com/articles/12881 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12881-award-of-merit-safety-ge-manufacturing-solutions-locomotive-manufacturing-facility http://www.enr.com/articles/12882 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12882-award-of-merit-safety-san-jacinto-college-allied-health-building Award of Merit: Safety: San Jacinto College Allied Health Building Linbeck Group completed work on the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University in July 2012. Photo by Paul Hester Award of Merit: Safety: San Jacinto College Allied Health Building Linbeck Group completed work on the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University in July 2012. Photo by Paul Hester Award of Merit: Safety: San Jacinto College Allied Health Building Linbeck Group completed work on the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University in July 2012. Photo by Paul Hester http://www.enr.com/articles/12883 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12883-award-of-merit-safety-triumph-aerostructures-aircraft-div-manu-facility http://www.enr.com/articles/12884 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12884-award-of-merit-safety-triumph-aerostructures-aircraft-division-manufacturing-facility Award of Merit: Safety: Triumph Aerostructures Aircraft Division manufacturing facility LPV-3.2b was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget. The project received an Outstanding performance evaluation by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Photo by Larry Hodgson Award of Merit: Safety: Triumph Aerostructures Aircraft Division manufacturing facility Construction of LPV-3.2b floodwall was unique in that it was built entirely by water. Photo by Aero Photo Award of Merit: Safety: Triumph Aerostructures Aircraft Division manufacturing facility West Return Floodwall completed. Photo by Denise B. Cruz http://www.enr.com/articles/12885 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12885-award-of-merit-small-project-under-10-million-turrell-skyspace Award of Merit: Safety: San Jacinto College Allied Health Building Linbeck Group completed work on the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University in July 2012. Photo by Paul Hester Award of Merit: Safety: San Jacinto College Allied Health Building Linbeck Group completed work on the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University in July 2012. Photo by Paul Hester Award of Merit: Safety: San Jacinto College Allied Health Building Linbeck Group completed work on the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University in July 2012. Photo by Paul Hester http://www.enr.com/articles/12886 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12886-award-of-merit-waterenvironment-t-bar-well-field-develop-and-delivery-project Best Cultural/Worship: First Baptist Church of Dallas Prepping the 48� pipe. Photo by Josh Selvog, Garney Project Administrator Best Cultural/Worship: First Baptist Church of Dallas Intermediate tank site and pipeline scar. Photo by Red Wing Aerial Best Cultural/Worship: First Baptist Church of Dallas TekRock Trenching 8 foot wide ditch for 48� transmission main. Photo by Red Wing Aerial http://www.enr.com/articles/12887 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12887-best-airporttransit-consolidated-rental-car-facility Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments: BBVA Compass Plaza The new Consolidated Rental Car complex provides the utmost convenience in a spacious, modern facility that will please even the most sophisticated and discerning traveler. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments: BBVA Compass Plaza Four vehicle maintenance and service facilities constructed by S&P for the rental car agencies provide repair bays, wash stations and fueling islands. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Developments: BBVA Compass Plaza From the �growing palm terrazzo floor pattern to backlit white onyx on service counters, the spacious Customer Service Building�s innovative design features high-end materials throughout. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction http://www.enr.com/articles/12888 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12888-best-culturalworship-first-baptist-church-of-dallas Projects Abound Across Texas, Louisiana in 2014 The cross and fountain feature, as well as the millennium tiles used around the sanctuary rotunda. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography Projects Abound Across Texas, Louisiana in 2014 The teen level of the Horner Center for Sunday classes and events. Also in the building is kid-friendly play areas and classrooms. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography Projects Abound Across Texas, Louisiana in 2014 The inside of the sanctuary holds pews to seat 3,000 church goers. Pictured is the LED lights circling the wooden walls. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography http://www.enr.com/articles/12889 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12889-best-energyindustrial-john-w-turk-jr-power-plant Best Energy/Industrial: John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant Ground view of the power island portion of the plant. STG building on the left, steam generator (boiler) in the middle, and AQCS on right. Photo courtesy of CB&I Best Energy/Industrial: John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant View of the Steam Turbine Deck. Alstom OEM, All engineering/construction/commissioning performed by CB&I. Photo courtesy of CB&I Best Energy/Industrial: John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant View of the Coal Handling area. Supplier was R&S. Installation and commissioning by CB&I. Photo shows extent and complexity of coal handling equipment. Photo courtesy of CB&I Best Energy/Industrial: John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant Aerial view of the facility facing West. Taken in Feb 2013. Shows the size of the entire plant and the surrounding area (Greenfield site). Photo courtesy of CB&I http://www.enr.com/articles/12890 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12890-best-governmentpublic-building-college-station-fire-station-no-6 Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 With the arch in place, the steel ribbons were installed and tensioned to achieve a precise profile that accounted for future loading and temperature changes. Courtesy of Freese and Nichols Inc. Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 After precast concrete deck panels were placed on ribbons and bolted, the ribbons were again stressed to fine tune deck slopes to meet ADA requirements. Courtesy of Rosales + Partners Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 Arch placement in April 2012 drew guests and media attention. Courtesy of Freese and Nichols Inc. Best Government/Public Building: College Station Fire Station No. 6 Fort Worth�s first pedestrian crossing of the Clear Fork in 20 years, the Tilley Bridge has supported greater use of City parks and Trinity Trails. Courtesy of Rosales + Partners http://www.enr.com/articles/12891 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12891-best-green-project-nasa-johnson-space-center-building-12 Best K-12 Education: Carnegie Vanguard High School The insulating �green� roof is the first at the Johnson Space Center and contains nearly 70,000 plants in 1.2 million pounds of growing media. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Best K-12 Education: Carnegie Vanguard High School The vegetative roof significantly increases the building�s energy efficiency. Rooftop wind turbines are expected to generate up to 3,100 kWh of electricity per year. Photo courtesy of HDR Architecture Inc. Best K-12 Education: Carnegie Vanguard High School The renovation and revitalization of the NASA Johnson Space Center Building 12 includes energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features throughout the facility�s interior and exterior. Photo courtesy of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction http://www.enr.com/articles/12892 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12892-best-health-care-ut-southwestern-moncrief-cancer-institute Best Residential/Hospitality: Museum Tower The $16.2-million University of Texas Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth. Photo by Blake Marvin Best Residential/Hospitality: Museum Tower The $16.2-million University of Texas Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth. Photo by Blake Marvin Best Residential/Hospitality: Museum Tower The $16.2-million University of Texas Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth. Photo by Blake Marvin http://www.enr.com/articles/12872 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12872-award-of-merit-culturalworship-perot-museum-of-nature-and-science Award of Merit: K-12: St. Andrews Episcopal Schools Dell Fine Arts Center Perot Museum of Nature and Science created a distinct identity for the museum, enhanced the institution�s prominence in Dallas and enriched the city�s evolving cultural fabric. Photo courtesy of Balfour Beatty Construction Award of Merit: K-12: St. Andrews Episcopal Schools Dell Fine Arts Center Atrium precast concrete. Photo courtesy of Balfour Beatty Construction Award of Merit: K-12: St. Andrews Episcopal Schools Dell Fine Arts Center The skin of the museum, designed to emulate a geologic formation rising from the Earth, includes 700 pre-cast, custom-molded concrete sections with ornate detail. Photo courtesy of Balfour Beatty Construction http://www.enr.com/articles/12873 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/12873-award-of-merit-health-care-cjmh-c-bryce-thomas-md-memorial-emergency-center Award of Merit: Safety: GE Manufacturing Solutions Locomotive Manu.Facility New dual Contrast MRI; only MRI within 60+ miles. Installation included the delivery and rigging of equipment through the operating hospital space to scan room. Photo by G. Lyon Photography Inc. Award of Merit: Safety: GE Manufacturing Solutions Locomotive Manu.Facility Emergency Services lobby. Exterior elements like red panels and masonry are continued inside this spacious, light-filled area. Photo by G. Lyon Photography Inc. Award of Merit: Safety: GE Manufacturing Solutions Locomotive Manu.Facility New Emergency Services entry area. The turret is the high school�s �Bulldog Red� with flat panels installed on a radius. Photo by G. Lyon Photography Inc. Award of Merit: Safety: GE Manufacturing Solutions Locomotive Manu.Facility New canopy and entry way at existing main entrance. During construction of this feature, communication with staff was critical to ensure uninterrupted patient access. Photo by G. Lyon Photography Inc. Award of Merit: Safety: GE Manufacturing Solutions Locomotive Manu.Facility Contemporary design with modern materials that inspires the confidence of the community and provides access to 24-hour emergency care to remote, rural areas. Photo by G. Lyon Photography Inc.