Infrastructure
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Most contractors won't pay more taxes under Biden's infrastructure plan: CPA
A majority of construction firms will benefit more from the plan's boom in public work than they will be affected by tax increases, an industry accountant says.
By Joe Bousquin • April 19, 2021 -
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Milestone reached for 14-acre Jersey City mixed-use project
The first phase of environmental remediation at the brownfield site has been completed, clearing the way for the two-tower Cove project.
By Joe Bousquin • April 19, 2021 -
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White House identifies the 7 worst states for infrastructure
In its push for the American Jobs Plan, the Biden administration has graded states on the condition of their roads, bridges and more.
By Jenn Goodman • April 15, 2021 -
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Deep DiveSoaring material prices, supply chain delays spook owners and developers
The rising cost of many materials and increased sourcing headaches have project owners rethinking their return to normalcy and threaten to derail construction's expected resurgence.
By Joe Bousquin • April 12, 2021 -
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Walsh hits pause on ETS as political will for new COVID-19 rules wanes
The labor secretary has put the development of an OSHA emergency temporary standard on hold, according to recent media reports.
By Joe Bousquin • April 09, 2021 -
What's behind the California bullet train project's latest woes?
Two contracting teams have said that the state rail authority's inability to secure land is creating delays. Here's a look into what it means for the $100 billion project.
By Kim Slowey • April 08, 2021 -
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Citing environmental justice, feds tell TxDOT to pause $7.5B I-45 widening
The move has inspired activists to ask Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to stop or modify infrastructure projects in at least three other states.
By Joe Bousquin • April 08, 2021 -
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Walsh indicates support for minimum wage hike, collective bargaining
In interviews last week, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh took worker-first positions on wages and the right to organize.
By Joe Bousquin • April 06, 2021 -
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Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan has something for everyone. And that's its biggest risk.
While some groups praised the proposal, others found issues with its pitch of the PRO Act, as well as raising taxes on businesses to pay for it.
By Joe Bousquin • UPDATED: April 1, 2021 at 9:55 a.m. -
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Buttigieg: $11.6B Hudson River Tunnel a Biden DOT priority
The transportation secretary told lawmakers that the environmental impact statement necessary to move the project along should be complete by June.
By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2021 -
Granite's backlog declines, but bids are roaring back, CEO says
With its financial books back in order, the California-based infrastructure contractor talked about this year's rapidly improving bidding environment in an earnings call yesterday.
By Joe Bousquin • March 31, 2021 -
$9.5B Los Angeles-area rail project awards 2 pre-development agreements
By working with competing concept teams, L.A. County Metro hopes to get the best options — and increase the likelihood of success — to connect the San Fernando Valley with L.A.'s Westside.
By Joe Bousquin • March 30, 2021 -
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In first week, Walsh talks about unions, jobsite inspectors, COVID-19 standard
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discussed several issues of importance to U.S. contractors in his first days on the job.
By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2021 -
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Miami mayor seeks federal funds for Boring Co. project, Bloomberg reports
Mayor Francis Suarez wants Elon Musk's company to build a transit loop under his city similar to those underway in Las Vegas and Chicago.
By Zachary Phillips • March 29, 2021 -
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World's first major ship tunnel project to take bids soon
The 1-mile-long passageway, expected to be complete by 2026, will carry cargo and passenger vessels underneath Norway's Stad peninsula.
By Joe Bousquin • March 25, 2021 -
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Biden to unveil infrastructure plan next week
The president will detail his multitrillion-dollar infrastructure package Wednesday in Pittsburgh, the White House announced yesterday.
By Joe Bousquin • UPDATED: March 25, 2021 at 8:51 a.m. -
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Sponsored by Merchants Bonding CompanyAll surety is not alike: proactive claims team provides big benefits
One change order dispute can jeopardize multiple projects without the RIGHT surety in your corner.
By Gina Lockwood, Director of Claims, Merchants Bonding Company • March 22, 2021 -
High-speed rail projects would get $205B boost via new bill
The American High-Speed Rail Act, introduced by House Democrats, would invest in federal grants, incentivize private funding and prioritize support for regions underserved by air travel.
By Chris Teale • March 17, 2021 -
Hawaii labor union demands HART rehire laid-off workers
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation laid off employees without giving proper notice, the Hawaii Government Employers Association alleges.
By Zachary Phillips , Kim Slowey • UPDATED: March 31, 2021 at 9:24 a.m. -
ASCE webinar addresses infrastructure resiliency, technology
"Technology is giving us more tools today than you can possibly imagine to do infrastructure assessment," said a panelist at a recent American Society of Civil Engineers webinar.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2021 -
Buttigieg says infrastructure faces a 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' as bridges, roads get C- grade
Speaking at the unveiling of the American Society of Civil Engineers' infrastructure report card yesterday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said now is the time to fix America’s crumbling infrastructure.
By Joe Bousquin • March 04, 2021 -
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New York City to restart $17B of capital construction projects
The city halted all design work on its public projects when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and restarting them will provide a shot in the arm for its recovery, officials said.
By Kim Slowey • March 03, 2021 -
Granite sees opportunity from federal stimulus, addresses accounting irregularities
The contractor, whose heavy civil unit issues prompted subpoenas from the Securities and Exchange Commission, also reported yesterday $2.6 billion in revenue for the nine months ending Sept. 30.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Florida DOT called out Skanska just hours after barge strike
The Florida Department of Transportation called the contractor's storm preparation efforts and response "totally unacceptable."
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2021
