The new standard in safety
Every morning, Shaleen Parker greets craft workers as they arrive at the Golden Triangle Polymers Plant in Orange, Texas. As …
Kieways
Since 1945, Kieways, the official magazine of Kiewit Corporation, has been showcasing some of our most challenging, influential and cutting-edge projects. Read some of our latest stories from across the Kiewit organization below, and then browse our archive to learn more about projects from years past.
Freeing the Klamath
In a monumental environmental triumph, the lower Klamath River now runs unimpeded for the first time in more than a …
Northwater Treatment Plant
Clean water for Coloradans Every time a Denver Water customer makes a cup of coffee or takes a shower, they …
Building a work of art
Kiewit is no stranger to The Joslyn in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally built in 1931 by a Kiewit team that included …
Building a hub for tomorrow’s engineers
Class is in session at Kiewit Hall, new addition to University of Nebraska campus. The College of Engineering on the …
A rebuild in Las Vegas
With a population of 113,000, Las Vegas was still a relatively small desert town in 1966. But that same year, …
Revitalizing McCoys Creek
In the far northeast corner of Florida, Jacksonville gets an average of 221 days of sunshine every year. But even …
In their intern era
Every year, hundreds of interns join the Kiewit organization, working alongside Kiewit employees on projects and in offices to help …
Growing Phoenix’s Light Rail
Serving Northwest Phoenix, this extension is the latest Valley Metro light rail project for Kiewit. The project was made possible …
Empowering the Future
Power is one of the most visible markets in the engineering and construction industry. A single power generation source — …
Keeping Canada’s Capital City Moving
The roar of vehicles on Highway 417 is the constant soundtrack of Ottawa, the busy capital city of Canada. The …
Time Capsule: Hydroelectric
Hydroelectric power has been one of Kiewit’s most sustainable markets since its 1930s venture in North Platte, Nebraska. Revisit some …
Revitalizing the Blue Line
In the late 1950s, the original Forest Park Branch of Chicago’s elevated train system was constructed, establishing a vital link …
A Broadway Connection
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, draws visitors from around the world. Its famous Broadway Street is a destination for those looking for …
Kiewit Dives Further into the Marine Market
It’s been a year since Kiewit Corporation finalized its acquisition of Weeks Marine, Inc. (WMI), a leading maritime contractor in …
Transforming a Refinery With Sustainable Innovation
In the heart of California’s refining landscape, Phillips 66 is making waves with its ambitious Rodeo Renewed project. This venture …
Crunching the Numbers
When making decisions, most of us typically draw upon the knowledge, skills and understanding that we’ve collected through the years. …
Transforming a Pier
Casting a vision for a nation powered by 100% clean electricity by 2035, United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm …
Harvesting the Sun
Solar power is the fastest-growing source of new energy in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. With …
How Kiewit Does Project Development
There’s plenty of lore about big ideas that originate as something quite simple. A note on the back of a …
POV: You’re a Kiewit Intern
This summer, more than 1,100 students from approximately 280 universities took on the point of view (POV) of a Kiewit …
Water for NYC
Joint venture Kiewit-Shea is scheduled to complete a 2.5-mile bypass tunnel to stop a leak in the Delaware Rondout Branch …
Reviving Freeport LNG
When Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG), needed help with a closely monitored emergency response project, it knew exactly who …
Kiewit Foundations Company: Our foundation for success
Since 2018, Kiewit Foundations Company has set the tone for landmark Kiewit projects to ensure its work comes out of …
Supporting species conservation on the Salton Sea
Two hours east of San Diego in the Southern California desert sits the Salton Sea, the state’s largest lake. Salton …
Go where the work is. Train where the work is.
Craft workers are in high demand on construction projects across North America and Kiewit projects are no exception. With an …
Weeks Marine: A generational company continues its legacy under Kiewit
As 2022 drew to a close, those at Kiewit Corporation and Weeks Marine, Inc. had much more on their minds …
In case you missed it (ICYMI): SWIP is the first of its kind
ICYMI: Santa Monica, California, recently celebrated the opening of a first-of-its-kind advanced water treatment and recycling facility that adds a …
Tampa power plant gets major update
Thanks to precision planning, hard work and collaboration, west central Florida residents can now boast of a power station that …
Innovation on the Road
Faced with a challenging Arizona landscape, the I-17 ITS Infrastructure project team created an innovative workaround — one that’s also …
Learning focused on real life
Featuring a flipped approach to classroom learning, Kiewit’s NextGen hybrid training model places a priority on building relationships and management …
Delivering water in the desert
In 2018, drought, heat and rapid population growth created a perfect storm for the city of Buckeye, Arizona. This growing …
Ohio goes solar
When installing more than 776,000 solar panel modules across 2,000 acres, every second of installation time counts. At no time …
Interns of Kiewit: Been there. Built that.
From the coordination required to help students relocate across the country to the time it takes to explain how to …
Kiewit Supply Network: Understanding and mitigating supply risks
In March 2021, the world’s eyes were on the Suez Canal where the Ever Given, one of the largest container …
Fired up in Florida
A Florida power plant project marks notable firsts for client and vendor relationships. “This has been the best job I’ve …
Like clockwork
Portland’s Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant receives major upgrades, increasing capacity and ensuring seismic resiliency. Operating 24 hours …
Shining a light on Omaha’s Riverfront: Riverfront Revitalization Project
For pioneers, the Missouri River represented a new frontier — a place where the future was uncertain but, at the …
Shining a light on Omaha’s Riverfront: Kiewit Luminarium
For pioneers, the Missouri River represented a new frontier — a place where the future was uncertain but, at the …
Kiewit Luminarium: What’s waiting for visitors
Inside, the Kiewit Luminarium has an industrial look with exposed mechanical, electrical and plumbing, exposed structure/steel and panelized plywood on …
Operations Start Card
After almost 10 months of research and development, the company launched the Operations Start Card, a replacement for all previous …
Construction Safety Week
The construction industry observed Safety Week 2022 on May 2-6. This year’s theme was, “Remain Connected. Be Supported. Stay Safe.” …
Impressive work in remote Alaska
If you’re looking for a project that required true out-of-the-box thinking due to remote location, weather limitations, permitting requirements and …
Putting Bay Area drivers in the fast lane
One thing all drivers try to avoid is getting caught in a traffic jam. Unfortunately, it’s been all too common …
After the storm
Kiewit completes emergency repairs in Canada Imagine: It’s the month before Christmas and people are busy completing year-end …
How to build an engineer
Experience, exposure and excellence For most college students receiving a scholarship, their investor’s involvement starts and ends at …
Wheels up in Orlando
After the equivalent of a flight with some not-so-minor turbulence, Kiewit is preparing for a smooth takeoff when the new …
Bringing the power
With every job Kiewit takes on — like the Indeck Niles Energy Center in Niles, Michigan — success lies in …
Innovation in the Cataraqui
In Ontario, Canada, the Cataraqui River forms the lower portion of the Rideau Canal. Completed in 1832, the Rideau is …
Managing the unexpected
What do you do when you find out you have three days to clear out your work area and face …
Alternate solution saves time and money
The Little Long Dam Safety project is setting the stage for the next decade of hydro-electric infrastructure development in Canada, …
Kiewit steps in to help client
It wasn’t in their scope of work, but a Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. team working at a Utah copper mine …
New contract model promotes collaboration
Using a relatively new Progressive Design Build (PDB) contract model led to increased collaboration, more innovative solutions, better designs and …
What teamwork and innovative thinking can accomplish in a crisis
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) inspectors discovered a fracture on the Hernando de Soto Bridge. …
Walter Scott, Jr. | The Practical Dreamer
In the early sixties, Vice President and Division Manager Lee Rowe traveled to Cleveland to determine who might be the …
Walter Scott, Jr. | The Sustainable Giver
“Be a giver, not a taker. There are plenty of takers in the world.” Walter Scott, Jr. Long before the …
These interns aren’t making copies
While Kiewit internships allow students to gain insight into their future careers, they also give Kiewit employees the opportunity to …
Olefins Recovery: A world-class plastics facility built on nerves of steel
Under normal circumstances, transforming a Texas cotton field into a multibillion-dollar plastic manufacturing facility would be quite a feat. But …
The path to decarbonization
The role of engineering and construction in the energy transition The energy transition, a global strategy to reduce carbon emissions, …
Winning in Hawaii
A strong strategy and winning formula have led to success for Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. in Hawaii. It’s a combination …
A gravel road and so much more
In the Northwest Territories, Canada, in a remote and breathtakingly beautiful place, Peter Kiewit Sons ULC is making history for …
Tłı̨chǫ: Opening a new world
For generations, the Whatì people have lived in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, a place where the …
Connecting the loop more than a decade later
One project, four change orders and more than 10 years later, the last link in the DFW Connector project is …
Connect 4: A decade of lending a helping hand
While Kiewit and NorthGate have been focused on improving the roadways for Texas drivers, GRACE has been providing community resources …
Harvesting ions: How the Samson team is rewriting the solar playbook
You won’t get too far across the Lonestar State before coming upon a cattle ranch or row crop. As a …
Samson Solar: The rainy season
Northeast Texas’ rainy season spans from fall to spring, making muddy conditions the norm on this project site. The rain …
Leaving a legacy for generations of kids
Three decades into their collaboration, Kiewit continues to help Children’s Hospital & Medical Center bring new innovations and extraordinary care …
Children’s Hospital: For us, it’s personal
Whether it’s responding to the sign in the hospital window that read “Bring Tacos to Room 412” or handing out …
Upgraded spaces
As Kiewit continues to grow its engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and design-build (DB) services, new central offices are helping teams …
Power to the people
A 485-megawatt combined-cycle power plant, the first project in a new development, is reenergizing the community of Hannibal, Ohio, and …
A big task at Hill Top
Just a few hours up the road from the Long Ridge Energy Center, another power plant job is making news …
Digging deep for science
Three massive caverns nearly a mile underground. Scientific equipment that stands four stories tall. Hundreds of scientists from across the …
Setting a strong foundation for the U.S. military
For the historic military installation at MOTCO that serves the Indo-Pacific Command, Kiewit/Manson has rebuilt a critical piece of infrastructure. …
MOTCO: A pivotal moment in history
About 200 yards from the new Pier 2 at MOTCO stands a poignant reminder of a pivotal event in the …
Trafton Creek Fish Passage: New culvert and streambed provide a fish-friendly habitat
If the fish could, they’d likely be applauding the recent improvements made at Trafton Creek. The migratory and resident species …
75 years of Kieways
Today you’re reading Vol. 75. No. 4 of Kieways Magazine. As 2020 comes to its end, the Kieways editorial board …
Renewable energy: Kiewit is in it to stay
Harnessing the power of sunlight and wind has become a top priority for Kiewit Energy Group Inc. (KEG) as the …
Saving the salmon
Big Bar Project tackles life-changing landslide in British Columbia The migrating salmon that travel the Fraser River in British Columbia …
Big Bar: Giving fish an assist
As the project progressed, Kiewit’s scope of work grew to building and placing structures to help give the fish better …
Kiewit interns: Rising to the challenge
Kiewit didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop it from moving forward with its summer internship program in 2020. Instead of …
Turcot nears project completion
To read this article in French, click here. For the past six years, crews have been working to improve the …
Turcot’s environmental win
To read this article in French, click here. Before the Turcot team broke ground, it had a comprehensive plan in …
PROJET TURCOT EN VOIE D’ACHÈVEMENT
To read this article in English, click here. Depuis les six dernières années, les équipes travaillent à améliorer la durabilité …
Turcot réussite en matière environnementale
To read this article in English, click here. Avant que l’équipe Turcot arrive sur le terrain, celle-ci a mis en …
Digging in
Kiewit pioneers a deeper path down the specialty foundations market. It’s easy to spot one of Kiewit’s iconic construction projects. …
Projects Celebrate Big Wins
Kiewit projects have had a lot to celebrate lately, achieving major milestones on time or ahead of schedule. Read on …
Perseverance in a pandemic
Increased toilet paper production capacity at a tissue plant. Larger, cleaner power generation for urban and rural communities. A plant …
Once Hadley’s Folly, now a modern marvel
A Kiewit joint venture is creating a new set of firsts on a bridge originally conceived by a pioneering Seattle …
It all started with Terror Lake
Since ancient times, energy derived from falling or running water has been used as a source of renewable energy. China’s …
From “A” to Zoo: Kiewit’s history at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Each year, more than 2 million people visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo has changed drastically in …
Passing the torch
Frequent readers of Kieways and anyone with personal ties to the Kiewit organization understand how much we value the idea …
Completing the chain: Vancouver Terminal is final link for G3
More than 90 percent of Canadian farmers send their products to markets across the globe. With agricultural-related exports accounting for …
More than a bridge: rebuilding a piece of American history
The historical landmark that connects the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery is getting new life, thanks to Kiewit’s innovative …
Arlington Memorial Bridge: engineering a first for Kiewit
Creative engineering not only has been a hallmark of the job, it’s been a necessity in order to meet the …
A final place for veterans to rest
On any day at any of our 136 national cemeteries, visitors can hear the sounds of three rifle volleys piercing …
A fraction of time
In an unprecedented move, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) decided to close all six of its Metrorail stations …
Women at work: a clearer path forward
Long before she stood atop a power plant overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Pegah Skarsgard saw a future in construction. As …
In Seattle, you can see clearly now
Demo reveals new vista for Emerald City’s waterfront One of Kiewit’s latest projects has taken down an iconic part of …
State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition: old bridge, new purpose
Above: Kiewit used recycled viaduct material as an environmentally friendly solution to fill the decommissioned Battery Street tunnel. Photo credit: …
Hidden treasure in the Permian
It’s hot and dusty, desolate and sometimes dangerous. It’s teeming with snakes and other reptiles. But hidden under the surface …
Interns of Kiewit
Each summer, Kiewit hires interns for positions in offices and on projects across North America. They take on a variety …
Seeing double
From afar, you may not be able to tell them apart. The two natural gas plants serve the same client, …
Making a difference
Kiewit employees build some of the most amazing projects — everything from roads, buildings and power plants to dams, wind …
Huntington and Alamitos: protecting valuable wetlands
The Huntington Beach project was a stone’s throw away from coastal wetlands — home to fish, birds and endangered species. …
MemFix 4 success: ABC + bridge slide technology
It sounds like one of those math problems you encountered in school: How do you move a 342-foot, two-million-pound bridge …
A winning roadway
Las Vegas commuters will likely feel they’ve hit the jackpot this summer when Project NEON is complete. Three years in …
Project Neon: working closely with emergency responders
Emergencies happen all hours of the day. So the Kiewit team wanted to keep all emergency responders up to date …
Power market shift
The flip of a switch. That’s all it takes to turn on the lights, charge your computer or start a …
Power market shift: The path of power
Kiewit has a long-standing, successful track record of adapting to changing market conditions and emerging technologies. Keeping a pulse on …
A tale of two spillways
It was a main spillway. It was an emergency spillway. There were dragon’s teeth. There was a secant pile wall. …
Alternative delivery models catching on
To optimize project outcomes, a growing number of Kiewit’s clients use alternative delivery models for their projects. Complexity, budget constraints, …
Gridiron goals
As Kiewit’s role in constructing Inglewood Stadium nears completion, it’s clear that this team has got game. Before the Rams …
Connecting prairie communities
Just outside Saskatchewan’s largest city of Saskatoon lie the communities of Warman and Martensville, two of the fastest growing cities …
A market like no other
Think about some of the things you need and use every day. Sidewalks and driveways are poured with concrete. Cars …
Cleared for completion
No metropolitan area in the United States took on more new residents in 2017 than Dallas/Fort Worth. The area known …
Interns of Kiewit
Many Kiewit careers start as internships. Meet a few of this year’s interns. Maddie Johnson Alamitos Energy Center, California University …
Wide world of water
Showering. Cooking. Flushing the toilet. Pollution. Floods. Broken water mains. Water. It enables life’s most vital daily activities, but left …
Making electric history
About 120 miles northwest of “The City that Never Sleeps” and 120 miles due north of “The City of Brotherly …
Lackawanna: A shared purpose and passion
Designing and building the Lackawanna Energy Center (LEC) required the largest staff and craft workforce ever assembled by Kiewit Power …
Getting Milwaukee Ready to Ride the Rails
The downtown streetcar system will soon make its debut You’ve likely heard the saying “everything old is new again.” That’s …
From the Ground Down
Kiewit Foundations Co. specializes in constructing the parts of a project you’ll often never see When asked to describe what …
Waking Up the Industry
Kiewit is in a new era — one where construction meets technology. And it’s a match that was long overdue. …
The Bentway
A cool new space debuts in downtown Toronto For many urban planners, adding extra space in a crowded city usually …
Against the Clock
The race to rebuild Oroville Spillways In February 2017, Lake Oroville’s main spillway was compromised. After the emergency spillway was …
Building Our Legacies
Developing Kiewit’s future Every year, more than 6,000 Kiewit employees from across North America visit two Kiewit-owned facilities for career …
One Cove Point
20,800 tons of structural steel, 5.4 million linear feet of electrical cable,58 cranes on a 54-acre site,675 drilled shafts, 3,600 …
Glimpse: Recent Power Projects
St. Joseph Energy Center The 700-megawatt St. Joseph Energy Center project located just 5 miles west of South Bend, Indiana, …
What Lies Beneath
A demolition project in the San Francisco Bay has all eyes watching the waters. Every day, about 270,000 vehicles make …
Interns of Kiewit
Each year, the Kiewit organization hires nearly 700 interns for positions in offices and on projects across North America. They …
Solutions by Design
How Kiewit achieves better, faster and cheaper projects across multiple markets If the devil is in the design details, then …
Meeting the Demand
MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus According to the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) 2016 workforce survey, nearly 70 percent of …
Reaching New Heights in Minnesota Mining Country
Highway 53 Relocation team implements rock-solid solutions For Kiewit’s staff and crews working in the Minnesota Iron Range, the checklist …
Across the Map
A snapshot of recent “small jobs” from across the company Top Gun – Taxiway Z Extension Honolulu, Hawaii The Top …
The Big Leagues: Training and Development on Small Jobs
A pitcher taking the mound for his first big league appearance. A golfer teeing it up for her first professional …
One chance to get it right
When Clint Lane arrived in St. Paul, Alaska, with about 30 Kiewit staff and craft to repair breakwaters in the …
Paving the Way for New Opportunities in West Texas
The dry, desolate conditions of West Texas may not rank at the top of the list for bustling destinations. But …
Small Talk
Q&A with Kiewit’s chief operating officer, Rick Lanoha As Kiewit’s chief operating officer, Rick Lanoha oversees the company’s operations, including …
Capturing Innovation
The story behind the success of the Petra Nova carbon capture project Innovation. It’s the one word that effectively summarizes …
All Aboard Hawaii
If you’ve ever been to Hawaii, you’ve experienced its world-renowned beaches, friendly local flair and majestic landscapes. But you’ve probably …
Weapons of Mass Construction
With an equipment fleet consisting of 13,200 units with a $2.1 billion replacement value, Kiewit has one of the largest …
Powering Paradise
How many people does it take to change a light bulb? The answer usually depends on who’s telling the joke. …
Calming Rough Waters
Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Phase IV helps protect Sacramento area Since 1955, Folsom Dam — and the namesake lake it …
CMGC: What You Need to Know
Evaluating purchases based on cost versus value is a part of everyday life. When it comes to buying office supplies, …
Interns of Kiewit
Step into the boots of a Kiewit intern or co-op and who knows where they’ll take you. While their assignments …
A Light Rail Tale of Two Cities
Aurora’s R Line set to debut You could say Aurora, Colorado, leads a double life. It’s one of the original …
75 Years and Counting
Kiewit began its legacy in Canada in 1941 with a construction project typical of the country: large-scale and remote. Seventy-five …
Pio Pico’s Namesake
A new peaker plant provides supplemental power in Southern California Long before Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger, there was Pio …
A Safety Net for Kodiak Airport
Located 30 miles south of the Alaskan Peninsula, Kodiak Island’s landscape includes mountains, rivers, lakes and oceanfront. Home to the …
Putting Safety Into Craft Hands
At any moment, Kiewit projects are underway in drastically different environments, from urban areas in New York City and Los …
Renewing, Revitalizing, and Reshaping Woodbridge
Building a clean energy plant on previously contaminated grounds The Township of Woodbridge was the first township in New Jersey …
Kiewit: Positioned to take on Public-Private Partnerships
Preparing for P3 Public-private partnerships (P3) are an innovative solution for getting large-scale projects built efficiently, creatively and with sound …
Healing Spaces
Trends in healthcare construction By 2030, the over-65 population will nearly triple in size. More than 60 percent of these …
ABC Model Helps Nashville Project Sing
By 1968, scores of country artists had crossed the stage to perform at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand …
Wi Taski Win
Living together on the land in harmony Wi taski win From coast-to-coast, Canada is a country steeped in rich aboriginal …