Infrastructure

  • U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are seated in armchairs in the Oval Office.
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    Debt ceiling deal leaves DOT mostly unscathed, but transportation, housing funds may still be at risk

    “We're still assessing the best ways to accommodate the caps and restraints that are part of this deal,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 2, 2023
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    Finnish manufacturer plans $750M Georgia modular building factory

    Admares will construct a 2.5-million-square-foot plant as part of its relocation to the United States.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Trendline

    Construction Outlook 2023

    How will construction fare this year? Inflation, a potential recession, supply chain struggles and sky-high labor demands are pushing up against optimism from infrastructure spending, growth in specific sectors and tech advancement. While economists have warned of an impending recession for months, it has yet to arrive. Construction Dive broke down several trends in labor, technology and infrastructure, while testing the hardiness of specific sectors in 2023. Here is a look at what to expect this year:  

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Subcontractors feel the pinch but still expect growth

    A shrinking labor pool and supply chain delays impact subs’ bottom lines, but the silver lining of the IIJA has gotten shinier.

    By Jen A. Miller • June 1, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    McCarthy-Mortenson JV completes $1B biosafety lab

    The facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will ensure the safety of the food supply and is one of just a handful of BSL-4 designated sites globally. 

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Judge halts bridge project over Alabama DOT head’s ‘personal vendetta’

    The circuit court said the official had operated in bad faith in building the $120 million project 1 mile from a toll company’s existing span.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Majority of highway contractors report work zone crashes in last year

    AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Debt ceiling deal would speed environmental permitting

    The tenuous agreement could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    May Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • May 26, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Intel starts next phase of $20B Ohio manufacturing project

    Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    DPR Construction names new Atlanta lead

    Kali Bonnell has developed expertise in healthcare builds over her 14-year career.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Enel chooses Oklahoma as home of first US solar panel factory

    The $1 billion-plus factory will be located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, giving it easy access to rail and river transport.

    By Kate Magill • May 24, 2023
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    New York builders group looks to accelerate IIJA funding

    “We’re still sitting on billions of unspent federal dollars,” said Carlo Scissura, CEO and president of the New York Building Congress. 

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Skanska announces West Coast Civil team leadership change

    As the division’s executive vice president Mike Aparicio approaches retirement, the team will transition management in August to ease the shift.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    $220B in IIJA funds announced so far

    Even as the White House detailed how money is rolling out, contractors and other groups are watching infrastructure act funding during negotiations over the debt ceiling.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Halmar, Schiavone complete $370M DC-area Metro project

    The Potomac Yard Metrorail station, which opened last week in Alexandria, Virginia, is located between two existing stops. 

    By • May 23, 2023
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    Applied Materials plans $4B Silicon Valley chip research facility

    The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor firm plans to invest up to $25 billion over 10 years, contingent on support from the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    Sponsored by PCL Construction

    How PCL Construction is building a sustainable water future across the United States

    PCL Construction leads the way in tackling water scarcity and contamination.

    May 22, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Construction costs push JE Dunn jail project price up 17%

    Rising materials costs caused a delay on the $301 million detention center in Kansas City.

    By • May 19, 2023
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    Manufacturing starts, construction’s safety blanket, slump 68%

    Despite the pullback, Dodge’s chief economist maintains underlying trends point to a “very healthy sector.”

    By • May 18, 2023
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    Georgia Ports Authority to build $170M rail hub in Gainesville

    The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January.

    By Alejandra Salgado • May 18, 2023
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    Debt ceiling breach would sink construction starts by as much as 30%

    If policymakers fail to avert the crisis by the June deadline, all types of building activity would slow, including projects boosted by federal funding packages, according to Dodge.

    By • May 18, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Granite seals $58M highway job

    The California-based contractor will reshape a portion of Nevada’s Pyramid Highway in Sparks. 

    By • May 17, 2023
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    Earth movers, front-end loaders and robots take over the National Mall

    Heavy equipment manufacturers are displaying their machines in Washington, D.C., this week to demonstrate the $1 trillion construction industry’s economic might and shine a light on policy priorities.

    By , • May 16, 2023
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    Q&A

    How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather

    Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, talks about the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    WSP profits, backlog up, buoyed by US projects

    CEO Alexandre L’Heureux expects opportunities in the U.S. to stay robust, and said he sees artificial intelligence as an enabler, not a disrupter.

    By • May 11, 2023