A prominent and robust project in JE Dunn’s East Region, the LG Chem cathode manufacturing facility, has been featured in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR’s) 2024 Texas & Southeast Top Starts list.
The ENR Texas & Southeast Top Starts from ENR highlights the largest construction projects that began in 2024 across the Texas and Southeast region, totaling over $19 billion in new construction. The list features significant investments in energy, sports and high-tech sectors.
Each notable project that made the list boasts a billion-dollar investment. These projects reflect a strong focus on energy infrastructure, sports facilities, and advanced manufacturing, underscoring the region’s commitment to innovation and economic growth.
Firms reported a busy 2024, both in starting and completing big projects. The tenth-largest project, under construction by JE Dunn, is a $1.6-billion LG Chem battery plant in Clarksville, Tenn. This latest LG chemical plant for the battery market is set to manufacture cathode material that will be used in the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
“We continue to see significant activity in the battery and energy storage industry sectors,” says Brent Strength, senior vice president and industrial and manufacturing business unit leader. “Heavy industrial—which we define as chemical, pulp and paper, power and agricultural—continues to be a strong market as well.”
On the LG Chem project, Strength says the design-build approach is allowing for an aggressive timeline and that JE Dunn is prefabricating as many components as it can. JE Dunn is working closely with design partners at Gresham Smith to procure long-lead equipment as early as possible.
Gain more insights at the featured article below by ENR’s Texas & Southeast Regional Editor, Derek Lacey.
