Infrastructure

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    Trump orders NEPA changes, faster energy project permits

    In executive orders signed on Monday, the president prioritized oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower, biofuel and critical mineral efforts, but wind and solar were notably left out.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings

    The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Project Wins

    JV picked for $2.3B Long Bridge overhaul in Virginia

    Trumbull, Fay, S&B Construction and Wagman Heavy Civil will join the project, which aims to alleviate one of the East Coast’s biggest rail bottlenecks.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Nearly $9B in federal transportation funds and loans authorized since Jan. 1

    Airports, EV charging, bus rapid transit and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are among the types of projects that received grants in the last days of the Biden administration.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs

    The newly sworn-in president issued several executive orders on Monday that could impact contractors.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

    The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the incoming administration that will help bolster building activity and maintain infrastructure momentum.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    What to expect as Trump takes office

    As the President-elect is sworn in on Monday, here’s what contractors need to know about how his administration could impact the industry.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage

    Construction firms such as Jacobs, AECOM and Quanta Services could play key roles in the rebuilding efforts, according to financial services company Baird.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Opinion

    We need another infrastructure law

    Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

    By Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025
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    5 construction-related announcements from CES

    Heavy equipment for the moon (and for Earth) took the reins at one of the world’s largest tech shows.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants

    The grants will support installation of more than 11,500 electric vehicle charging ports as well as hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure.

    By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2025
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    LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure

    AccuWeather says total costs could range between $250 billion and $275 billion, including rebuilding and economic loss, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Biden vows to speed permitting for data centers, clean energy

    A Tuesday executive order designed to facilitate the growth of AI in the U.S. makes federal land available for these types of projects.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    Skanska to begin work on $450M bridge to NC’s Outer Banks

    The firm will begin to drive pilings in coming weeks to replace the 65-year-old span that connects the popular barrier islands to the mainland.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Q&A

    NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

    Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

    By • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    Turner tops out $260M SeaTac renovation project

    The six-story renovation on C Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is on track to achieve LEED Gold status, according to the contractor.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers

    The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Honolulu rail builders sue HART for $324M

    The JV alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment on the nearly $10B Skyline rail project.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    5 ways Trump could impact infrastructure construction in 2025

    The incoming administration promises new policies that could affect permits, materials, labor and project funding.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Team selected to build $7B Austin light rail

    AECOM, Parsons and STV are among those picked to design and construct the Texas city’s new all-electric system, which is set to open in 2033.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    6 airport megaprojects taking flight in 2025

    Hensel Phelps, Turner, Balfour Beatty and other builders will pilot major overhauls and expansions in the new year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Key Bridge rebuild to begin this month

    Crews will start preconstruction on Jan. 7, and demolition of the remnants of the collapsed span will begin in the spring.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why construction productivity growth is lagging — and what to do about it

    From 2000 to 2022, global construction productivity improved only 10%, just one-fifth the rate of the overall economy, write McKinsey & Co. partners.

    By Jan Mischke, Kevin Stokvis and Koen Vermeltfoort • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    New Jersey breaks ground on hurricane shelter for rail cars

    Alongside a new service and inspection facility, the construction team will build 5 miles of electrified track.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    The 9 largest commercial construction starts of November 2024

    Total groundbreakings jumped 5% due to strong infrastructure activity, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024