Below is a Gallery of just some of the work the ironworkers of Local Union No. 3 have done in our region. New projects will be added as they are completed, so check back to see how we are helping to build the future of western Pennsylvania.

PNC Park

In the spring of 2001, PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was opened to the public after 2 years of construction. The park was designed so every fan has a beautiful view – with the highest seats built only 88 feet from the field. There are many aspects of the park, including the light towers, which are reminiscent of Forbes Field, the former home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. PNC Park is only the second two-deck ballpark in the United States. Fans are sure to enjoy the architectural beauty of this park for generations to come.

Alcoa

This skyscraper is one of the most noticeable buildings in the city with its 30-story steel frame looming over Mellon Square. The design of the Alcoa building was thought to showcase the use of aluminum in building construction. Aluminum reduces the weight of the building and therefore reduces the cost. This building was constructed with great care since all of the exterior work was completed from the inside.

New Children's Hospital

The design of the new Children’s Hospital was driven by the desire to provide quality health care to the western Pennsylvania region. The construction aids in keeping the environment quiet, which is proven to improve healing among patients. The entrance of the hospital was designed to alleviate stress by providing direction to the patients and their families. Located in Lawrenceville, the hospital covers 900,000 square feet.

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Located on the Boulevard of the Allies, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh is a historic landmark. It is a 19 story building that covers 170,000 square feet. The renovation took place in 2001 and enabled the school to offer a better education by providing space for more facilities.

Heinz 57 Center

The Heinz 57 Center was renovated in 2001. It is in Downtown Pittsburgh in what used to be the Gimbels Department Store on Smithfield Street. The renovation added about 30,000 square feet of extra office space.

Heinz Field

On August 25, 2001, the new home of the Pittsburgh Steelers was opened after two years of construction. Heinz Field is approximately 1.49 million square feet and the construction of the stadium used approximately 12,000 tons of steel. The first game held at the new stadium was a complete sell-out. The Steelers beat the Detroit Lions with a final score of 20-7. In addition to that win, Heinz Field has been the home facility of many victories and memorabilia including the 2006 Lombardi Trophy.

PNC Firstside

The PNC Firstside Center was an innovation in environmentally friendly design and was given a silver rating in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED-NC (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). (This system was designed to rate commercial construction and major renovation projects for their performance and sustainability.) The construction of this facility was finished in September of 2000. It is 647,000 square feet and 5 stories.

Robinson Town Centre

Robinson Town Centre is located just west of Pittsburgh. It opened in the summer of 1989 and is only 4 miles from Downtown. It’s also 7 miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport which creates traffic from both inside and outside of the city of Pittsburgh. Robinson Town Centre covers 457,290 square feet of land.

W & J Howard Burnett Center

Located on the campus of Washington and Jefferson College, this building’s angles lend themselves to the campus master plan. The construction began in December of 1999 and was completed in June of 2001. The facility is 56,661 square feet and is made primarily of granite, limestone, slate and copper.

Upper St. Clair High School

The remodeling phase of Upper St. Clair High School occurred throughout 2000. This renovation brought new opportunities for the students and faculty. It prepared the school for the ability to use widespread Internet access while also making some significant changes to the external look of the school.

O'Reilly Theater

The O’Reilly Theater is located in Downtown Pittsburgh in the Cultural District. The final cost to construct this building was $25 million. It remains the only “newly constructed theater” in the Cultural District. The facility provides a venue for music and plays as well as Pittsburgh’s Public Theater performances. Audiences enjoy state-of-the-art technology while watching a performance from one of the Theater’s 65 seats. The Theater was officially opened on December 9, 1999.