Renovation of a conference / convention center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for the renovation of a conference / convention center.

https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2026/06/19/cramer-viewpoint-striving-building-sutainable.html A new report, Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (2025-2026) by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), details the built environment's heavy impact on the environment and human health, from energy use and associated emissions to raw materials extraction, natural resource depletion and emissions created throughout the life cycle of construction materials such as steel and concrete. The report's data also reveals that delaying changes to the way we build, renovate and operate our buildings is leaving economies, cities and communities vulnerable to extreme weather impacts and energy price shocks. Green Building Alliance and its many partners are working to create a different future, one in which every building is sustainable so that people and economies can thrive. Since 1993, GBA has worked to grow Pittsburgh's high-performance building movement. Early efforts conducted in partnership with a cross-sector of industry, community and business partners helped to establish western Pennsylvania as a place of transformation and green building "firsts," from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and PNC Firstside Center to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park, to name a few. These iconic projects drew the attention of the world because they changed the sticky narrative of a city defined by heavy industry and its aftermath. By deploying beautiful design and innovative, market-leading approaches to materials, energy and water use, human health and environmental impacts, each project not only changed the skyline, but also perceptions. Pittsburgh won the opportunity to host the U.S. Green Building Council's first Greenbuild Conference in 2003 and received national media coverage, including a New York Times article lauding the city's commitment to placing green building principles at the heart of its economic development efforts. And in 2019, we became the world's second UN Centre of Excellence on High Performance Buildings. So how do we continue that momentum as other cities with whom we compete prioritize sustainable development to attract talent and investment Both the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are to be commended for taking bold leadership, establishing rigorous net-zero energy requirements (City of Pittsburgh) and sustainable construction policies (Allegheny County) for government-owned new building and renovation projects. These standards ensure the quality, longevity and health of construction materials; prioritize design and construction decisions that ensure resiliency to the effects of flooding and weather extremes; and facilitate utility - and taxpayer -- cost savings through energy and water efficiency. One current example is the city's renovation of the 100-year-old Fire Station 8 in East Liberty, expected to reduce the station's annual energy use by 75% while maintaining the building's historic architecture and solving longstanding flooding challenges. Many local university campuses are leading in sustainable building excellence, and thanks to the visionary leadership of local foundation owners, Hazelwood Green has become a model for environmentally conscious brownfield reclamation and redevelopment. Perhaps the most prominent example is the recently completed Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Modernization Program, encompassing the new terminal, parking garage and customer service building. This project incorporated high-performance energy systems, rainwater harvesting, locally sourced materials and diverted a staggering 99% of construction waste away from landfill disposal back into downstream markets or for reuse on site. For existing buildings, GBA is proud to announce that our Pittsburgh 2030 District property partners and their facilities teams are also leading the way, achieving a remarkable 56% reduction in carbon emissions, $42.8 million in energy savings and $7.1 million in water savings in 2025 by upgrading their building systems and changing operational practices. These accomplishments demonstrate that our region has the expertise and the skilled workforce to deliver high-performance building projects. What remains is the need for robust demand. We need owners and developers to prioritize the highest standards for energy and water efficiency, from choices in HVAC systems to decisions on building envelope elements such as walls, insulation, roofing, windows and doors. We need owners to commit to installing and/or purchasing renewable energy, and to support design decisions that prioritize healthy indoor air quality and green solutions to stormwater challenges. We need procurement decision-makers to push for healthy, locally sourced and environmentally certified products, and to set the bar high for quality and longevity of materials. And we need champions at every level to prioritize the protection of human health and mitigate our industry's impact on the environment and on precious resources. Marketing campaigns will come and go, but the way residents, visitors, investors and prospects experience our built spaces - from office towers and main street businesses to K-12 schools, universities, hospitals and cultural institutions - will always define our brand. Investing in their long-term quality, resiliency, affordability and beauty will ensure our region thrives and grows for decades to come. Jenna Cramer is president and CEO of the Green Building Alliance. ____________ https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2026/05/14/loews-hotels-pittsburgh-convention-center.html The article reports that Loews Hotels has signed a letter of intent to develop a major convention center hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Key details: Project cost: approximately $418 million Planned size: about 500 hotel rooms Location: Penn Avenue, downtown Pittsburgh Purpose: serve as a long-discussed "headquarters hotel" for the convention center Status: letter of intent signed (early-stage agreement, not final construction) What this means: A headquarters hotel next to a major convention center is often critical because it: allows large conferences to book room blocks in walking distance, increases the city's competitiveness for national events, and boosts convention-related economic impact (hotels, restaurants, retail). Why it matters for Pittsburgh: The David L. Lawrence Convention Center has long been considered strong but constrained by hotel capacity nearby. This project could: significantly increase downtown hotel inventory, strengthen Pittsburgh's ability to bid for larger conventions, and increase year-round tourism and business travel revenue in Pittsburgh. Broader context: If completed, this would represent: one of the largest recent hospitality investments in downtown Pittsburgh, continued redevelopment momentum along Penn Avenue, and a strategic effort to align hotel supply with convention demand. ___________ The work consists of furnishing, re-piping, and install of a new kitchen boiler at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as indicated in a. Project Manual for Kitchen Boiler Replacement, dated April 7, 2026 i. Furnish, re-pipe, and install new boiler for the kitchen. Include all necessary equipment, supplies, and labor required. 1. Equivalent to Bradford White BWCV 1250 ii. Removal and disposal of current boiler, piping, and all other necessary materials iii. Startup and commissioning of new boiler iv. Minimum 1 - year parts and labor warranty The SEA has goals of 25% MBE and 10% WBE participation in this project. Sealed bids are requested for the furnishing, re-piping, and installation of a kitchen boiler for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The contract for this work will be with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The bid package for this project is titled 'Kitchen Boiler Replacement'. Instructions to bidders, including detailed conditions, are set forth in the bid package. Additional bid information and packages can be obtained from Accu-Copy or their website.