Infrastructure: Page 10
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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 Julie Strupp • 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 Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Project MilestonesSkanska 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 Zachary Phillips • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Q&ANY 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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 13, 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 Julie Strupp • 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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Project MilestonesTurner 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 Joe Bousquin • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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2025 Outlook5 ways Trump could impact infrastructure construction in 2025
The incoming administration promises new policies that could affect permits, materials, labor and project funding.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Project WinsTeam 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 Julie Strupp • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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2025 Outlook6 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 Zachary Phillips • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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OpinionWhy 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 -
Project MilestonesNew 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 Matthew Thibault • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Economic ReportsThe 9 largest commercial construction starts of November 2024
Total groundbreakings jumped 5% due to strong infrastructure activity, according to Dodge Construction Network.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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December 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Jacobs, Mortenson and Bechtel.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Project WinsTurner lands $158M California emergency operations project
The state center to enhance disaster response capabilities across Southern California includes an office building, warehouse and energy infrastructure.
By Joe Bousquin • Updated Dec. 19, 2024 -
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California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure
California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Trump vows to speed up permits for megaprojects
Big permitting changes on the horizon could impact the National Environmental Policy Act, which underpins much of the federal review process.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Column2024’s top legal issues
Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Project Wins
Skanska nabs $450M in improvements for Logan Airport
The project will improve Terminal E, including the creation of a 5,000-space parking garage.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Project WinsPennsylvania JV wins $770M award from USACE
Pittsburgh-based Trumbull and Brayman Construction will team up on a new lock chamber on the Ohio River in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Project WinsJacobs secures $249M award from Army Corps of Engineers
The deal supports environmental projects across the Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii and marks the firm’s 15th award with the agency this year.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Justices could scale back environmental law in NEPA case
The National Environmental Policy Act has become an important tool for obstruction by certain groups, according to a veteran appellate advocate.
By David Weisenfeld • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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U of Nevada researchers 3D print ‘Lego-like’ modular bricks for Army bridges
The project team is testing the blocks for spans and other structures that could be printed on demand in combat zones.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Economic ReportsBacklog holds steady as contractors eye private construction rebound
Infrastructure backlog remains a standout, posting year-over-year gains despite declines in other categories.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 11, 2024
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