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.
Bechtel Unveils Welding Technology and Training Hub 13 April 2017 Bechtel announced the opening of the company’s welding and applied technology center (WATC). The facility, focused on industry welding innovation and training, represents a critical step forward in the company’s ongoing efforts to continuously improve cost and delivery value for customers.
Bechtel Executive Honored with Prestigious Black Women in Business Award 23 March 2017 Charlene Wheeless recognized for professional achievements and contributions to the community by The Network Journal.
Bechtel, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Join Forces to Pursue Nuclear Plant Decommissioning 22 March 2017 Representing more than 100 years of combined global nuclear industry experience, Bechtel and GEH provide a full range of decommissioning services including pre-shutdown planning, licensing, project development and management, dismantling, demolition, waste handling, and site closeout.
Bechtel Helps Launch “Building Responsibly” Initiative to Promote Global Worker Welfare 08 March 2017 Together with Amec Foster Wheeler, CH2M, Fluor, Multiplex, and Vinci, Bechtel is launching the Building Responsibly initiative focused on advancing efforts of construction and engineering firms to more effectively align with international human rights frameworks, promote a healthier environment for workers, and further improve project delivery and quality for customers.
Bechtel Establishes Cyber Security Lab for Industrial Control Systems 02 March 2017 Lab and Collaboration with George Mason University Represent Bechtel’s Latest Effort to Address Growing Infrastructure Security Challenges