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Baker Construction – Why Sustainability Matters

View this presentation that journeys through Baker's legacy from its humble beginnings in 1968 to becoming the nation's largest concrete contractor, driven by innovation and excellence. It delves into the importance of sustainability in construction, highlighting the shared responsibility to reduce carbon emissions and adopt greener building practices.


Explore how collective action can drive sustainability forward, ensuring a better future for all communities. The presentation concludes by addressing questions about Baker's initiatives and future goals.


Bob Nussmeier, Vice President of Strategic Clients at Baker Construction, leads the presentation through Baker's journey. His specialization includes the construction of LNG Terminals, oil and gas facilities, petrochemical plants, nuclear fuels and waste, clean energy power plants, and microchip plants; EPCM execution teams; and embedded carbon emissions reductions through concrete technologies. Nussmeier holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Purdue University and currently serves as a founding and voting member of ACI 376 - Concrete Structures for the Containment of Refrigerated Liquefied Gases. In addition, Nussmeier is an executive committee member on the board of advisors for the Construction Industry Institute (CII) and previously served as the chair of strategic planning. Baker is the largest concrete and foundations contractor in the U.S., with a strong focus on clean power and energy transition projects.


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