Building a hub for tomorrow’s engineers
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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.
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 …