Abengoa Ethanol Plant

Challenge met

As the construction manager, Alberici worked closely with Abengoa and the design team to provide preconstruction services, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We self-performed over 700,000 craft hours, including concrete placement, structural steel erection, pre-engineered building erection, and process equipment installation. Alberici’s commitment to sustainability led to the use of new technologies like the Patent Logik360 radial concrete forming system and UltraCURE for concrete placement, reducing waste and labor costs while maintaining quality. When faced with engineering delays, Alberici implemented a six-day-per-week schedule with extended shifts, leading to an on-time project completion. Alberici decreased labor costs and improved quality by using UltraCURE during concrete placement instead of the traditional wetted burlap method. The net effect of these and other similar Alberici-led initiatives was a project delivered in a more environmentally responsible manner while significantly reducing project costs.