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Building Facilities to Revolutionize Space Exploration
Burns & McDonnell
Intuitive Machines partnered with Burns & McDonnell to create a cutting-edge headquarters and rocket testing facility, propelling private space exploration.
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Burns & McDonnell Names Jason Hetherington Leader of Oil, Gas & Chemical Group in Houston
Burns & McDonnell
HOUSTON, Texas — Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, has selected Vice President Jason Hetherington to lead its Oil, Gas & Chemical Group for the South Central Region, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Hetherington succeeds Karen Bray, who recently was promoted to general manager for the South Central Region.
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Capitalizing on New Funding Options for Critical Infrastructure in Texas
Burns & McDonnell
Three new Texas laws aim to enhance the economy through new funding for energy generation, semiconductor manufacturing, and seaport infrastructure.
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What the Renewed MS4 Permit Means for Texas Municipalities
Burns & McDonnell
Texas municipalities face new responsibilities under an updated MS4 permit, including expanded stormwater management requirements and public outreach.
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Burns & McDonnell Names Karen Bray General Manager of South Central Region
Burns & McDonnell
HOUSTON — Karen Bray has been promoted to general manager for the South Central Region of Burns & McDonnell in Houston, Texas, effective Jan 1, 2025. In this role, Bray will lead a workforce of more than 900 professionals in Houston, Austin and Oklahoma City who provide engineering, procurement, construction, environmental and consulting services to clients throughout the region. Bray succeeds Allen Xi, who was promoted to lead the Americas South Region, consisting of the South Central, North Texas, Southeast, and Florida regions.
PROJECT
Lunar Production & Operations Center
Burns & McDonnell
Intuitive Machines, a diversified space exploration, infrastructure and services company, in partnership with the Houston Airport System and City of Houston economic development team, launched a new 12.5-acre Lunar Production and Operations Center.
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Thermal Energy Corporation Unveils New Gas Turbine Generator
Burns & McDonnell
HOUSTON, Texas — Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) proudly announces the addition of a GE LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine generator to its Central Plant in Houston.
PROJECT
Fuel Facility Upgrade
Burns & McDonnell
Rapid growth at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) combined with an aging jet fuel system created a need for AUS Fuel to expand and upgrade its jet fuel receipt, storage and distribution systems.
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Fueling the Future at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Burns & McDonnell
HOUSTON, Texas — Leaders from IAH Fuel, the fuel consortium of airline partners at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), joined airport leaders this week to celebrate the successful completion of the airport’s new fuel facility designed and built by Burns & McDonnell on behalf of the airlines.
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Industry Leader Sarah Isbell Joins Burns & McDonnell to Head Water Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana
Burns & McDonnell
DALLAS, Texas — With nearly two decades of engineering, project management and program management experience in the water market, Sarah Isbell joins Burns & McDonnell in Dallas, Texas. She will lead a growing team of water professionals, expanding the firm’s portfolio throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Burns & McDonnell Celebrates Growth and New Office Space in Fort Worth
Burns & McDonnell
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and members of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce joined Burns & McDonnell leadership at a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate the company’s growth and showcase its new office space in downtown Fort Worth.
Project
Integrated Plastics Facility
Burns & McDonnell
Our team, as part of a joint venture with Zachry Industrial Inc., is the EPC contractor for a world-scale integrated plastics facility along the Texas Gulf Coast.
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Power Play: Accelerating Delivery of a Data Center Facility
Burns & McDonnell
With server operations set to demand immense quantities of energy, the new Temple Data Center drew upon the efficiency of an integrated project approach to speed into the market in Texas.
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Burns & McDonnell Celebrates Growth and New Office Space in Austin, Texas
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its past, present and future in Texas and to showcase its new office space in Austin.
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Begin With the End in Mind When Navigating the Renewable Project Approval Queue
Burns & McDonnell
The entire power industry is going through an unprecedented transformation. In response, regional transmission authorities across the country are initiating a variety of steps to improve long-term planning in preparation for a host of new demands that could threaten the high transmission reliability that power customers have come to count on.
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Burns & McDonnell Names Bryan Phillips Leader of Construction Group for South Central Region
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell has promoted Bryan Phillips to lead its Construction Group for the South Central Region headquartered in Houston.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and NASA Leadership Join Ribbon-Cutting at New Intuitive Machines Facilities
Burns & McDonnell
Intuitive Machines, a leading space exploration, infrastructure and service company, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new headquarters and flame range test facility, which will further support its mission to the moon.
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Going Above and Beyond to Bring Essential Resources Into Space
Burns & McDonnell
If humanity’s future lies among the stars, we’re going to need to bring resources with us.
Project Spotlight
Fuel Facility Upgrade
Burns & McDonnell
Rapid growth at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) combined with an aging jet fuel system created a need for AUS Fuel to expand and upgrade its jet fuel receipt, storage and distribution systems.
Project Spotlight
Intuitive Machines
Burns & McDonnell
To manage space travel successfully, aerospace firms need a unique combination of sophisticated amenities, from 3D printing capabilities to metal fabrication and lunar lander assembly spaces.
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Battery Energy Storage Augmentation: Key Project Considerations
Burns & McDonnell
There are variables to consider before deciding if periodic augmentation is the right move for owners of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
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Interconnection Considerations for Solar Project Site Selection
Burns & McDonnell
Solar projects need more than sunshine to be successful. Chosen sites need to balance fuel generation, proximity to a transmission line and that line’s available capacity.
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Careful Site Selection Protects the Past, Keeps Projects on Track
Burns & McDonnell
Creative approaches to site avoidance can keep projects that affect historically significant archaeological sites and cultural resources on track.
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Bringing Data Centers Into Site: Choosing a Strategic Location for Data Center Development
1898 & Co.
Data center site selection processes must evaluate specific features that affect cost and schedule to deliver a competitive and strategic advantage.
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Evaluating Firm Fuel Options to Weather Challenging Conditions
1898 & Co.
Power disruptions in Texas due to an extreme winter storm exposed the urgency of preparing generation facilities to operate on firm backup fuels when necessary. Operators have several options to consider as they explore the feasibility of inclusion in new facilities or updating existing plants.
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The Path to Faster, Smarter and More Sustainable Data Centers
Burns & McDonnell
Nearly all recent technological advancements share something in common — they require data. Hundreds of millions of high-resolution photos and videos are taken each day. Corporations are tracking browsing habits and buying profiles for every person online. Smart homes, virtual reality, movie streaming and business analytics — it’s all data.
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Modular Data Centers: Strategy Over Building Blocks
Burns & McDonnell
Modular construction units can be an advantage for getting a data center online on an accelerated schedule. It’s a valuable option when every day counts.
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Oilfield Electrification: Collaboration Between Producers and Utilities Can Result in a Win-Win
1898 & Co.
Getting electricity to oil and gas wellfields can be a complicated endeavor. Under normal circumstances, it may take years for a utility to build power infrastructure needed by oil and gas producers. However, a number of win-win strategies are available to help smooth the rough roads ahead.
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Allen Xi
Executive Vice President, South Region
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