UndergroundStructuralGeneral2025 Carl E. Akeley Award: “Shotcrete as Final Liner – Design Considerations”
Andy Thompson
Read MoreThe 20th annual Carl E. Akeley Award was presented to Andy Thompson for his article, “Shotcrete as Final Liner — Design Considerations,” which was published in Shotcrete magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, 3rd Quarter 2025. The article discusses how shotcrete (often called sprayed concrete) is
ArchitecturalGeneral“Kingdoms of Asia” at Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Bringing Angkor Wat to California with Shotcrete Artistry – 2025 Outstanding Architecture Project
Jared Stanwyck and John Hawkinson
Read MoreImagine stepping through a towering stone gateway crowned with a serene Brahma head, flanked by guardian lions, and wrapped in the sinewy roots of untamed ancient fig trees. Beyond the archway, the air feels heavy with jungle mist, and the distant roar of a Malayan
PoolGeneralBusiness in the Front, Party in the Back – 2025 Honorable Mention Project
Ryan Oakes
Read MoreThis project began as a conventional form-and-pour pool installation before the homeowner recognized that the scope, access limitations, and structural implications required a specialized pool contractor and design professional. By the time Revolution Gunite was engaged, excavation was largely complete and footings were already in
RepairStructuralGeneralNorth America’s Tallest Façade Retention System – 2025 Honorable Mention Project
Mark Reinders, P.Eng.
Read MoreIn the heart of downtown Toronto, ON, Canada, a full city block at 481 University Avenue and 210 Dundas Street West has become the site of one of the most complex heritage preservation efforts ever attempted in North America. The development of the United Bldg.,
RepairGeneralPompeys Pillar National Monument Stabilization – 2025 Honorable Mention Project
Lucille Mooney and Larry Mooney
Read MorePompeys Pillar is one of the most significant sandstone landmarks in the United States, made famous by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who carved his signature into the stone in 1806. This fragile historic inscription, along with the surrounding sandstone formation, was
UndergroundStructuralGeneralHumber College Station Shotcrete Construction: Design, Sustainability, and Execution – 2025 Outstanding Infrastructure Project
Ross King
Read MoreHumber College Station is located at the west end of the 6.4 mi (10.3 km) Finch West LRT, which includes 16 stops and two below-grade terminal stations. The Humber College Station is constructed below grade, however open to daylight, which presented unique logistical, structural, and
ArchitecturalInternationalGeneralHow Zolula is Redefining Large-Scale Slope Stabilization in South Africa – 2025 Outstanding International Project
Adriaan Havenga
Read MoreIn the rugged terrain between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass, where steep cuttings slice through unforgiving rock formations, engineering precision is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Along this demanding stretch of…
ArchitecturalGeneralPoint Grey Foreshore: Coastal Stabilization Through Shotcrete Innovation – 2025 Outstanding New Construction Project
Dan Pitts
Read MorePerched high above the Pacific, the Point Grey Foreshore stabilization project presented a rare convergence of coastal engineering, structural complexity, and architectural artistry. Rising approximately 45 ft (14 m) above sea level, the site demanded a solution capable of withstanding…
PoolGeneralSouthern Living Pools: Yates Project – 2025 Outstanding Pool & Recreational Project
Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre
Read MoreThe phone rings: “Junior, come bring us a truck.” This is nothing out of the ordinary for me. I drive a truck when needed, and that call was no exception, especially with the jobsite out in the Marble Falls/Horseshoe Bay area of Central Texas. Considering
EspañolPoolGeneralSouthern Living Pools: Proyecto Yates – Proyecto Destacado de Piscina y Recreación 2025
Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre
Read MoreSuena el teléfono: “Junior, ven y tráenos un camión”. Esto no tiene nada de fuera de lo común para mí. Manejo camión cuando se necesita, y esa llamada no fue la excepción, sobre todo con el sitio de obra ubicado en la zona de Marble