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Business Upturn
21-05-2025
- Science
- Business Upturn
LAS VEGAS SPHERE NAMED YEAR'S MOST OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 21, 2025, 07:30 IST Washington, DC, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Severud Associates of New York has received the American Council of Engineering Companies' (ACEC) highest distinction, earning the prestigious Grand Conceptor Award for its exceptional structural engineering work on the Las Vegas Sphere. The project was honored at the 58th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala (EEA), a national juried competition awards ceremony sponsored by ACEC. Hosted by comedian Paul Mecurio for the second consecutive year, tonight's celebration spotlighted 194 outstanding engineering achievements from the U.S. and worldwide. Engineered to endure the challenges of the Mojave Desert, Sphere is designed to accommodate extreme daily temperature swings—causing its equatorial circumference to expand and contract by up to three feet each day. Las Vegas' nearly year-round sunlight also posed a unique challenge for the venue's massive LED exterior, known as the Exosphere. Direct sunlight on one portion of the curved LED surface can distort images on adjacent panels. Severud resolved this by pre-deflecting large sections of the screen during fabrication to maintain visual accuracy once installed. Beyond its staggering feats of engineering, Sphere also has revolutionized the concert-going experience, delivering an immersive 'you are there onstage' level of light, sight, and sound unlike anything the world has ever seen. A show at Sphere is more than just a show—and every seat is the best seat in the house. 'Sphere is like the magnum opus of them all,' said Severud Associates Principal Cawsie Jijina. 'I have waited all my life for a client to say, 'We're going to do this [design] that basically no one else has ever done before.' It seems like all mylife, I've been preparing for this one.' Sphere joins a prestigious list of recent Grand Conceptor winners, including New York's Grand Central Madison (formerly East Side Access), the Sixth Street Viaduct Project in Los Angeles, and Moynihan Train Hall, also in New York. #### The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is the business association of the nation's engineering industry. ACEC is a national federation of 51 state and regional organizations representing more than 5,500 engineering firms and 600,000+ engineers, surveyors, architects, and other specialists nationwide. ACEC member firms drive the design of America's infrastructure and built environment. Attachments Sphere, Las Vegas Sphere, Las Vegas Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LAS VEGAS SPHERE NAMED YEAR'S MOST OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT
New York-based Severud Associates Wins Coveted Grand Conceptor Award Sphere, Las Vegas Sphere, Las Vegas Washington, DC, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Severud Associates of New York has received the American Council of Engineering Companies' (ACEC) highest distinction, earning the prestigious Grand Conceptor Award for its exceptional structural engineering work on the Las Vegas Sphere. The project was honored at the 58th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala (EEA), a national juried competition awards ceremony sponsored by ACEC. Hosted by comedian Paul Mecurio for the second consecutive year, tonight's celebration spotlighted 194 outstanding engineering achievements from the U.S. and worldwide. Engineered to endure the challenges of the Mojave Desert, Sphere is designed to accommodate extreme daily temperature swings—causing its equatorial circumference to expand and contract by up to three feet each day. Las Vegas' nearly year-round sunlight also posed a unique challenge for the venue's massive LED exterior, known as the Exosphere. Direct sunlight on one portion of the curved LED surface can distort images on adjacent panels. Severud resolved this by pre-deflecting large sections of the screen during fabrication to maintain visual accuracy once installed. Beyond its staggering feats of engineering, Sphere also has revolutionized the concert-going experience, delivering an immersive 'you are there onstage' level of light, sight, and sound unlike anything the world has ever seen. A show at Sphere is more than just a show—and every seat is the best seat in the house. 'Sphere is like the magnum opus of them all,' said Severud Associates Principal Cawsie Jijina. 'I have waited all my life for a client to say, 'We're going to do this [design] that basically no one else has ever done before.' It seems like all mylife, I've been preparing for this one.' Sphere joins a prestigious list of recent Grand Conceptor winners, including New York's Grand Central Madison (formerly East Side Access), the Sixth Street Viaduct Project in Los Angeles, and Moynihan Train Hall, also in New York. #### The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is the business association of the nation's engineering industry. ACEC is a national federation of 51 state and regional organizations representing more than 5,500 engineering firms and 600,000+ engineers, surveyors, architects, and other specialists nationwide. ACEC member firms drive the design of America's infrastructure and built environment. Attachments Sphere, Las Vegas Sphere, Las Vegas CONTACT: Jeff Urbanchuk American Council of Engineering Companies 202-682-4325 jurbanchuk@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Road Warrior: La Bajada project firm wins awards
May 12—Happy Monday. I hope everyone had a peaceful and pleasant Mother's Day. Let's start out by congratulating Albuquerque firm Wilson & Company for recently being recognized for its work on the Interstate 25 Slope Mitigation and Roadway Improvements project at La Bajada. The project was named winner of the Grand Conceptor and People's Choice awards at the recent American Council of Engineering Companies New Mexico Chapter Gala Awards Ceremony, according to the firm's Facebook page. Wilson & Company collaborated with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, WSP and Mountain State Constructors to stabilize the road, mitigate slope erosion and improve the highway's safety. Work included the construction of 1,000 soil-mix columns, which were drilled up to 50 feet deep under the highway. This provided stability to the subgrade, allowing for the reconstruction of outdated pavement, according to the firm. "The project team delivered a suite of innovative engineering solutions to stabilize the roadway, enhance safety, and accommodate future traffic demands," ACEC spokesperson Allison Schneider said in a news release. SOUTH VALLEY PROJECT: Bernalillo County will host a public meeting to discuss the San Ygnacio Road and Tapia Boulevard Phase 1A Project. The meeting will take place Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW. The project will include work on storm drainage infrastructure as well as curb and gutter, sidewalk and other improvements on Tapia from San Ygnacio to Robertson Avenue, and on Robertson from Tapia to the outfall at the Armijo Interior Drain. Bernalillo County representatives will present draft plans and outline the project schedule, county spokesperson Melissa Smith said. 'NEED TO BE EDUCATED': Reader Leslie Kryder said nobody stops at the crosswalk at Lomas and Jefferson NE. "Nobody even slows down," Kryder said. "I suspect most people don't even see the crosswalk because the signage is so small. The only time people stop is when there are school crossing guards with yellow vests and whistles." Kryder said not only does the signage need to be improved, "but Albuquerque drivers need to be educated about the laws on crosswalks." BRIDGE CLOSURE: The Rio del Oso bridge on U.S. 84 in Chili will have rotating closures starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday while the contractor raises the bridge to replace bearing pads under the bridge, NMDOT District 5 spokesperson Jim Murray said. The road is expected to fully reopen at 5 p.m. For the latest updates, he said, people can visit or call 511. PATROL RECOGNITION: The Cuba Patrol was recently named NMDOT's District 6 Patrol of the Year. The Best Patrol Program recognizes a patrol from each district that has displayed excellence throughout all areas of its maintenance operation. "Patrols must not only display exceptional maintenance of their roadways, but must also maintain proper bookkeeping, a clean and organized patrol yard, and well-maintained equipment," NMDOT District 6 spokesperson Jenny Gallegos said.
