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n construction jobsites across the United States, contractors have demonstrated a growing aware-


ness of the need to embrace sustainable construction practices and reduce their carbon emissions to help protect the environment, local communities, and their own workforce. California has led the charge in the


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drive for change. Long known for its environmental leadership, the state has enacted regulatory measures such as the California Air Resource Board’s Carl Moyer program and its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) that incentivize California con- tractors and construction equipment companies to shift to hybrid and electric equipment alternatives. Meanwhile, project teams on some of


California’s most high-profile jobs have demonstrated their openness to trying new technologies and employing more sustainable options such as hybrid and all-electric equipment to reduce their carbon footprint. Several AGC of California member companies are piloting electric equip- ment programs on projects across the Golden State, working in partnership with equipment rental companies like Sunbelt Rentals and United Rentals and a bevy of construction equipment manufacturers. Spotlighted here are a few notable projects that showcase not only how deploying electric equipment can help contractors advance their sustainabili- ty goals, but how project teams with a willingness to try new approaches can move the needle towards a cleaner and greener industry.


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Turner-Flatiron JV Prioritizes Sustainable Initiatives on SAN T1 Project


Steve Rule


Promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions are ongoing goals for the San Diego International Airport T1 project (SAN T1), a mul-


tifaceted, $3.4 billion airport expansion and improvement project that is slated for final completion in early 2028. Te SAN T1 project encompasses a


major terminals and roadways compo- nent, which is currently underway by the design-build firm Turner-Flatiron, a Joint Venture, with Gensler as lead architect; an airside improvements component, built by Griffith Company; and a new administration building component, constructed by Sundt Construction, Inc. with HOK as lead architect. Phase 1A of the terminals and road-


ways component broke ground in late 2021 and is scheduled to complete in late 2025. It comprises the first 19 gates of the new terminal, elevated departures roadway, outdoor check-in pavilions, airport arrivals roadway and a five-story parking plaza. Phase 1B will build out an additional 11 gates in the new terminal.


Turner-Flatiron JV has pursued several


initiatives both large and small to pro- mote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in its ongoing work on Phase 1A of the project. Tese include a pilot use of electric equipment on earth work, the deployment of an electric generator to power upcoming terrazzo work, use of moveable, solar powered lights, and outfitting all workers with reusable water bottles and placing hydration stations throughout the jobsite, to name just a few. “Our Project Director Steve Rule has


been a huge proponent of these initiatives, and he challenged us from the director’s level from early on to find different and more sustainable solutions than were used in the past,” commented Garrett Butler, self-perform/project manager for Turner-Flatiron JV on the project. “We’re continuing to look for ways where we can make an impact and do our part to change the industry, even just a little bit.” Rule, who also serves as 2024 President


of AGC of California, has long been a passionate proponent of sustainable and green practices in construction. “I am excited to see our team taking


these small innovative steps to make sig- nificant change in how we do business,” he commented. “It is these grassroots efforts that will allow us to chip away at the challenges we face resulting from climate change.”


“As project director for the San T1 project, I am excited to see our team taking these small innovative steps to make significant change in how we do business. It is these grassroots efforts that will allow us to chip away at the


challenges we face resulting from climate change.” – Steve Rule, vice president and construction executive, Turner Construction


CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR JULY/AUGUST 2024


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