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Influential Postmodernist Architect Helmut Jahn Dies in Accident at 81

German-born Jahn's work bridged two design movements and gained international acclaim for uncompromising standards
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
May 10, 2021
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The uncompromising leader of Murphy/Jahn and JAHN Architects bridged two design movements and leaves behind a steel-and-glass legacy.


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Obituary: Bud Griffis, 82, Led Megaprojects and Shared Wisdom Broadly

Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
March 24, 2021
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Ex-Corps manager built second career as leading educator, researcher and industry activist
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Obituary: Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., 95, Giant Builder Who Set Trends

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Tom Ichniowski
Tom Ichniowski
March 15, 2021
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Low-key but business-savvy heir to Bechtel mantle was CEO for three decades in a period of extensive global growth and started, at 32, what became a $1B+ philanthropy operation.


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Obituary: Contractor Lenore Janis, 86, Was Early Force for Women's Equality

Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
March 10, 2021
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Former design firm chiefs Morris Levy, 91, and Robert O'Neil, 85, left imprints on key firms and projects

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Mechanical Engineer John F. Hennessy III, Who Grew Syska Hennessy, Dies at 65

Nadine Post
Nadine M. Post
February 23, 2021
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Grandson of 93-year-old consulting engineer's co-founder, died on Feb. 21 after suffering a heart attack.
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World-Renowned Structural Engineer Les Robertson, ENR's Man of the Year in 1989, Dies

Nadine Post
Nadine M. Post
February 11, 2021
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Leslie E. Robertson, preeminent structural engineer of supertall buildings, died on Feb. 11—one day before his 93rd birthday.


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Obituary: George P. Shultz, 100, Former Secretary of State and Bechtel President

Scott Lewis
Scott Lewis
February 8, 2021
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Brendan Bechtel, compan chairman and CEO, terms its former executive and board member a 'trusted adviser'

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Obituary: Longtime Pepper Construction President Richard Pepper Dies at 90

Founder's son took over at 27, grew the building contractor and transitioned it to a new generation
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
February 5, 2021
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Richard, the company founder's son, took over at 27, grew the building contractor to $1.25 billion in revenue and transitioned the firm to a new generation


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Eminent Civil Engineer Delon Hampton, ASCE's First Black President, Dies at 87

Nadine Post
Nadine M. Post
January 29, 2021
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Civil engineer, educator, leader and role model, the first Black president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, died on Jan. 14 at age 87.


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Architect George Heery, Pioneer of Bridging Design-Build, Dies at 93

Nadine Post
Nadine M. Post
January 25, 2021
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Architect George T. Heery Sr., a powerhouse who cofounded architect-engineer Heery & Heery in 1952 and became an expert in project delivery, died on Jan. 21 in Atlanta. He was 93. 


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