Infrastructure: Page 13
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Project MilestonesBalfour Beatty starts $140M California airport walkway
Sacramento International Airport’s new structure is part of a $1.3 billion overhaul of the facility over the next four years.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Project WinsGarney-led team to build $952M Virginia wastewater plant
The project aims to address pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and protect eastern Virginia’s groundwater supply.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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EPA unveils labels for green construction materials
The program will support the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative to boost lower-carbon building products on federal projects.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Election uncertainty doesn’t faze AECOM
Although new administrations can bring new priorities, long-term building trends around infrastructure and environmental work remain unchanged, said CEO Troy Rudd.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Federal watchdog urges EPA to develop comprehensive cyber strategy to protect water systems
The report comes amid a rise in malicious cyberthreats from state-linked and criminal hackers targeting U.S. drinking water and water treatment facilities.
By David Jones • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Jacobs sees double-digit growth in water, environmental work
On an earnings call this week, CEO Bob Pragada emphasized the strength of infrastructure-adjacent sectors and advanced facility construction, including semiconductor plants and data centers.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Project WinsLane Construction lands $208M naval base repair
The North Carolina-based builder will update multiple airport taxiways on a Virginia Beach air station.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Innovative transmission, energy storage projects in 18 states get $2.2B from DOE
Companies involved in winning projects include Allete, Duke Energy, Eversource, Grid United, National Grid, Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Skanska JV to take on $779M Rhode Island combined bridge project
The team of Skanska USA, McCourt Construction and Aetna Bridge will rebuild or remove 15 spans along I-95.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Tutor Perini sees ‘major project opportunities,’ but settlement drags down profits
The heavy civil contractor says demand for megaprojects is high, but disputes continue to make them risky business.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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New York transit chief paints grim picture for MTA without congestion pricing revenue
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority deals with the financial fallout from the congestion pricing pause, advocates filed two lawsuits seeking to overturn Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Firmus3 essential advantages AI is delivering to quality teams
When safety, cost, schedule and performance are on the line, quality teams need every advantage they can get. AI can help.
By Wendi Burke • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Granite gets progressive on delivery methods, buys Mississippi aggregate shop
The California-based contractor posted higher revenue, backlog and profits in the second quarter, which it said is proof its new business model is working.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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WSP bullish on PFAS cleanup, environment
Profits, revenue and backlog were all up in the Canadian firm’s second quarter as it anticipates more resilience and water work.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Project WinsHensel Phelps tapped for $174M California border entry
The firm will build a new pedestrian processing facility, the final phase of the Calexico West land port project between the U.S. and Mexico.
By Julie Strupp • July 30, 2024 -
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Q&ADPR lead sees growing demand for US life sciences projects
The firm is deploying tech earlier in the design process to influence sequencing and how the facilities are built, before extending it to the jobsite to track and manage progress.
By Matthew Thibault • July 30, 2024 -
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Flatiron, Dragados merge to form US-based infrastructure giant
The integrated company, to be chaired by Turner Construction CEO Peter Davoren, will boast a backlog of $17.2 billion and operations in 24 states and eight Canadian provinces.
By Joe Bousquin • July 30, 2024 -
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$11.6B Texas LNG terminal moves ahead after disputes
A new settlement allows lead contractor Zachry Holdings to exit the Golden Pass export project owned by ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy.
By Julie Strupp • July 29, 2024 -
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McCarthy breaks ground on $3.7B medical build
The California Tower in Sacramento will feature a 14-story hospital facility and a five-story pavilion, adding 334 private patient rooms.
By Matthew Thibault • July 29, 2024 -
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US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
Over 40 cities will have these standards in place by 2026, compelling building owners to prioritize energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures, according to a report from JLL.
By Nish Amarnath • July 26, 2024 -
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Bechtel wins second phase of massive Texas LNG project
The Reston, Virginia-based builder continues to work on the Port Arthur project’s first phase, a $13 billion undertaking that will finish between 2027 and 2028.
By Matthew Thibault • July 26, 2024 -
Amtrak’s $2.7B Susquehanna bridge project kicks off
A Flatiron/Herzog joint venture will build the Maryland rail update, which aims to improve reliability and speed on the busy Northeast Corridor.
By Julie Strupp • July 25, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesArizona, Texas GCs complete spaceship plant for Virgin Galactic
Sun State Builders and Parkway Construction recently delivered the Phoenix-area manufacturing facility for the spaceflight company.
By Sebastian Obando • July 24, 2024 -
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EPA announces nearly $160M to cut construction emissions
The funding will go toward 38 grant recipients, including entities that make low-carbon cement and study the reuse of structural steel.
By Matthew Thibault • July 24, 2024 -
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An unusual sight in the US: A $570M dam goes up in Colorado
The Chimney Hollow Reservoir, featuring only the second asphalt core dam in the country, aims to make water access more reliable for southern Rocky Mountain communities.
By Jen A. Miller • Updated July 25, 2024
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