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Reaching New Heights in Virginia

Tall structures attract big attention, and the Reston Next – Block D project will be one of the tallest in Virginia. When it is completed in 2025, the 40-story tower will be home to residences, office space, and retail space, along with a parking garage. The project broke ground in…

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ROCK Week Program Gave Students Early Start on Their Dual Degree

One of the hallmarks of Baker Concrete is a focus on helping co-workers and those interested in construction earn their “dual degree” through hands-on experience and formal development. Over the past six years, more than 50 co-workers in Baker’s Great West Region have dedicated nearly 8,000 manhours to…

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Breaking Records on Florida’s Gulf Coast

In May, BCCI’s Southeast Region, together with Suffolk Construction, CEMEX, and FCU Pumping, set a record for the largest-ever continuous pour on a nongovernmental project in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project team mobilized 570 concrete trucks to pour a record 22 million pounds of concrete in a…

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Unique Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns National Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award

The ambitious Clean Water Nashville Overflow Abatement Program in Nashville, Tennessee, was created to ensure the environmental health of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The expansion of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Nashville’s largest treatment plant, was a major part of this initiative. Baker…

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Concrete Solutions for a Carbon-Neutral Future

As the most highly used material in construction, concrete is a key component in the race to reduce carbon emissions. Baker Concrete Construction, the nation’s largest concrete contractor, is working to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint on multiple fronts. In terms of internal operations, Baker is targeting…

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Blazing Trails to a Better Future

Women in Construction (WIC) Week (March 5 to 11) strives to raise awareness about the opportunities available to women in our field. This year’s theme of “Many Paths, One Mission” celebrates the different journeys women have taken to find success in the construction industry. More women…

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Low-Carbon Concrete Reduces Global Warming Potential of DC Project by 25%

9th & W, one of the newest additions to Washington, DC’s thriving U Street Corridor, is noteworthy not just for the complex architectural angles that define its façade. The project is also earning attention for the low-carbon concrete used to build the structure. Owned by MRP…

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Baker Grit Shines Through on Crystal City Project

Co-workers in Baker’s DC region are no strangers to working in tight quarters. That experience is proving valuable on 1900 Crystal Drive, a massive mixed-use development that is in close proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Located in Crystal City, Virginia, the project consists of two towers…

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Building a Foundation for Luxury in Greater Zion

Baker’s Great West Region is making great progress on Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah. Carved out of black lava rock, the 600-acre resort will feature a golf course, luxury hotel, spa, retail space, and residences with awe-inspiring views of the Greater Zion area. The resort is a…

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Topping Out on One River North

Baker is close to topping out on One River North, a unique mixed-use development in Denver, Colorado. The 16-story cast-in-place building will feature a 10-story canyon that cuts vertically and horizontally across the structure’s façade. Inspired by the mountain ranges on Denver’s horizon, the canyon will include walkways,…

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Expanding Access to World-Class Care in BCCI’s Southern Region

When it opens in 2024, the eight-story UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital will expand access to state-of-the-art healthcare to a broader population. Co-workers in BCCI’s Southern Region are helping to make that happen. BCCI’s project scope includes the 144-bed inpatient hospital, a 673-space…

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ABC Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award

Congratulations to the co-workers in our Southeast Region on winning an ABC Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award for 625 S. Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach, FL. Thank you, ABC Florida East Coast Chapter for the recognition.  …

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Baker Recognized by White House for Sustainability Leadership

Baker has been recognized as a leader in sustainability by the White House for our partnership with the American Concrete Institute’s Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (NEU). Through NEU, we’re collaborating with other organizations to develop safe and cost-effective strategies for producing and placing more-sustainable concrete at scale.

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Milender White Project Pride Award

Please join us in congratulating the co-workers on our Modera Golden Triangle project in Denver, CO, for earning the Milender White Project Pride Award this month. The award recognizes outstanding professionalism in housekeeping and site organization. Thank you, Milender White, for including us on an exceptional project team.

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Five Strategies to Help Manage Costs at Home

We are all feeling the pinch of higher prices. Here are five strategies to help manage costs at home. REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION Consolidate errands, map out the most efficient route, carpool, don’t idle your vehicle, and reduce your speed when driving. IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY Insulate and weatherproof your…

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Stanley Black & Decker Makers Club

We are beyond thrilled to share that Baker Construction Enterprises has been named to the Stanley Black & Decker Makers Club. The honor is granted to companies that show leadership in the areas of productivity, safety, technology, and innovative cost savings. At Baker, we strive to get it done safer,…

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