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If you ask Del Shannon what his favorite things are, he would probably say his 1953 F-100 Ford truck, playing soccer and talking about dams. As the chief dam engineer, Del joined Kiewit in 2022 to lead the newly formed hydropower, dams and hydraulic structures (HDH) group. His team will soon help support Kiewit's first design-build dam project for a new dam in South Carolina. Over the last few years, Del has had some exciting experiences — from being invited to speak at an international dam and water symposium in South Korea to sharing his knowledge on water scarcity with the Presidential-appointed National Infrastructure Advisory Council. Del appreciates Kiewit's support of his team and all of the initiatives he's been pursuing on behalf of the company. "The ability to provide input and help influence key decisions as they relate to hydropower, dams and hydraulic structures is tremendous and Kiewit is always an ongoing supporter of my efforts on these topics." Recently, Del was named one of the world's most influential people in hydropower by International Water Power & Dam Construction Magazine — a recognition he wasn’t expecting. "The people included on this list are the brightest minds of our industry working quietly and diligently to help improve some of the most basic needs of our society: water and power. To be a member of this group is tremendously satisfying and an extreme source of pride, as it reinforces the importance of the work we are all doing on behalf of humanity." What's next for Del? He'll be traveling to Ethiopia this summer to help develop a dam safety strategy program under the Nile Basin Initiative, supporting ten countries. Keep up the great work, Del!

From all of us at Kiewit, have a safe and happy Fourth of July. 🎆

Next time you visit Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, you will want to see the immersive Hubbard Orangutan Forest! This three-acre exhibit has been inspired by Southeast Asia — giving visitors a first-hand look into the lives of five orangutans and their siamang cousins in their natural habitat. When visitors walk in, they have unobstructed views of the orangutans and can visit the educational spaces for an interactive experience. We were proud to build this new space for the animals and to add another great exhibit for the 2024 Best Zoo in the country!

The team on the Bend North Corridor Design-Build Project has reached an important milestone in helping realign one of the most congested portions of U.S. 97 in Bend, Oregon, and improve a section of U.S. 20. All bridge decks have been placed on the new U.S. 97 on-ramp, and we now have a visual of how the area will look with traffic. Our team has been working on constructing new pedestrian crossings and sidewalks, upgrading bike lanes, adding a new transit stop and creating roundabouts. Because of population growth and both highways being used as primary routes for residents, traffic has significantly increased in the area. Our improvements will help provide traffic congestion relief, improve local and highway traffic safety, reduce traffic volume and speeds, increase freight mobility and improve travel times. Construction is expected to wrap up in December.

Wishing our friends and colleagues a Happy Canada Day!

The I-15 Tropicana Design-Build Project in Las Vegas is nearing its final stretch, as crews are on track to finishing the project's third phase this fall. Our foundations team on the project recently completed a major milestone, pouring out all drilled shafts greater than 1 meter in diameter. The remaining drilled shafts are expected to be complete by the Fourth of July. The existing Tropicana Ave. bridge was demolished in February, and the new bridge is scheduled for completion this winter. Other improvements include adding HOV ramps, replacing the existing flyover and modifying the signalized intersection and configuration of Dean Martin Drive and Tropicana Ave. Construction is expected to wrap up in 2025.

Kiewit has been named the #1 domestic heavy contractor on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. Congratulations to our team on this recognition!

We're partnering with the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) to modernize the university's energy system – providing decades of sustainable energy. Today, we reached financial close on the NextGen Energy Program – kicking off the start of a 33-year partnership with UMD. Kiewit, along with partners Plenary Americas and Honeywell, will play a critical role in delivering a sustainable energy system and reducing UMD’s dependency on fossil fuels. The NextGen Energy Program will provide for a more resilient and efficient energy system on campus that will improve energy services and have a significant environmental impact – capable of cutting carbon emissions by 23% and decreasing water consumption by 50%. The NextGen Energy Program is part of UMD's commitment to become fossil-free by 2035. Kiewit is the co-developer, lead engineer and contractor. Construction will begin in July. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RAli83 📸 Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland