Bechtel Inspires Schoolchildren to ‘Dream Big’ About Careers in Engineering 20 June 2017 Bechtel, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the University of Bath are hosting the first international finals of FIRST® LEGO® League, a global robotics competition designed to encourage schoolchildren to take up careers in engineering and technology.
Bechtel Veteran Earns Prestigious Honor from Society of American Military Engineers 25 May 2017 Bechtel announced that Retired U.S. Army Captain Darren Amick, who works for the company’s Oil, Gas and Chemicals business, has received an “Outstanding Contributor of the Year” award from the Society of American Military Engineers. Darren has worked for Bechtel for eight years after a 21-year distinguished career in the U.S. Army. He is currently Bechtel’s general services superintendent at the Baytown Complex in Texas.
Bechtel Earns Number One Position for Annual “Top 400 Contractors” List 19 May 2017 Bechtel has been named the top U.S. Contractor for the 19th consecutive year by the leading publication for the engineering and construction industry.
Bechtel Completes Stonewall Energy Facility Ahead of Schedule 18 May 2017 The cleaner, natural gas-fired power plant will now supply electricity to up to 778,000 homes.
Four Winners Recognized for Excellence at Annual Supply Chain Recognition Awards Event 08 May 2017 Four Winners Recognized for Excellence at Annual Supply Chain Recognition Awards Event.
Bechtel Awarded Delivery Management Partner Contract on Sydney Metro Project 04 May 2017 Bechtel announced that the company has been awarded a landmark contract on the Sydney Metro project. Noted as Australia’s largest public infrastructure project, when completed, the Sydney Metro project will include new twin rail tunnels under Sydney Harbor.
Bechtel-Sponsored Teams Compete and “Dream Big” at FIRST® Robotics World Championships 02 May 2017 Reflecting its ongoing commitment to advancing STEM-related opportunities for students, Bechtel sponsored and mentored 17 high school teams to compete in the 2017 FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) World Championships late last month.
Brendan Bechtel Elected Chairman of Bechtel Group, Inc. 26 April 2017 Chief Executive Officer Brendan Bechtel has been unanimously elected Chairman of Bechtel Group, Inc. (BGI) by the company’s board of directors. Brendan succeeds his father, Riley Bechtel, who served as CEO from 1990 to 2014 and BGI Chairman since 1996.
Bechtel Launches Long-Term Sustainability Targets 20 April 2017 Bechtel announced a set of ambitious long-term targets to increase the company’s contributions to global sustainability. The goals and targets are part of Bechtel’s ongoing and comprehensive strategy to further integrate sustainability within the company.
Bechtel Selected to Deliver Major Petrochemicals Project in Egypt 19 April 2017 Bechtel has been awarded two contracts by Carbon Holdings of Egypt: one to provide project management services for the Tahrir Petrochemicals Complex at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, and one to build two new polypropylene units at an adjacent site.