November/December 2005 Issue

 

Minneapolis, Minn.

Minnesota Light Rail Delivers People, Pride and Progress

By William J. Angelo

The $715.3-million Hiawatha Light Rail Line packs in riders, drives new development and sparks several rail expansion projects.

(Cover photo ©David Lawrence)

Gilbert, Ariz.
A booming town helps pioneer state design-build use on many overlapping fast-track capital projects.

Luverne, Ala.
A futuristic $25-million heavy metal stamping plant helps Hyundai meet burgeoning vehicle demand.

Anderson, S.C.
Pharmaceutical giant Walgreen Co. teams with Korte Co. for a 16-year, 23-project relationship that builds on innovation, trust and service.

Market Trends Viewpoint
Chuck Dahill, PinnacleOne president, tells why public owners are turning to alternative delivery systems.

Technical Viewpoint
Sherif Fouad Hashem, Consulting Engineering Group, offers a new schedule compression method.
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