After the storm

Hope survives after Katrina, Rita forever change Gulf Coast
Work is under way to rebuild the shattered infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. Despite the beating taken by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, hope survives as area contractors begin the reconstruction. Full Story >>

Systems check

Louisiana airports update, expand to meet changing needs
Despite two hurricanes making landfall in a month, most airport projects in the state continue unabated. Runways are being expanded, new terminals built and existing terminals expanded to meet changing customer needs. Full Story >>

Serendipity in New Orleans

Airport benefits from project's accelerated schedule after Katrina
The $64 million rehabilitation of a major runway at Louis Armstrong International Airport was ahead of schedule with Hurricane Katrina made landfall. The runway was usable immediately after the storm, enabling the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Full Story >>

A place to meet

Event, convention centers built to meet variety of needs
Convention space across Louisiana is being built with adaptability in mind. Exhibition halls, meeting rooms and even bathrooms can be subdivided when necessary.
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On a fast track

Union Tank Car erects multi-building manufacturing plant in Alexandria
Union Tank Car is building its $110 million manufacturing facility on 140 acres near Alexandria. The "just-in-time" design-build project will be finished in the spring.
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