Infrastructure: Page 2

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    Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

    The multibillion-dollar project marks the largest economic investment in state history.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Labor shortages, inflation vex civil contractors, but optimism remains

    Dodge found that 78% of civil engineers use BIM, up from 66% in 2020, while interest in digital twins is growing.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 14, 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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    Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process

    The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2023
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    AECOM profit grows on expanding backlog from city, state projects

    The Dallas-based firm said many of its government clients have flush rainy day funds ahead of expected increases in infrastructure spending over the next several years. 

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Jacobs beats estimates, maintains strong 2023 outlook

    Government stimulus money will continue to boost the contractor’s performance this year, said CEO Bob Pragada during an earnings call last week.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Balfour Beatty awarded $242M US 70 project

    The stretch of highway in North Carolina is being upgraded to interstate standards.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Biden details ‘Buy America’ plan in State of the Union

    The president listed some of the types of materials and federally funded projects that would fall under his standard.

    By , • Feb. 8, 2023
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    House bill aims to create lending institution for infrastructure projects

    The Federal Infrastructure Bank would be fueled by private investments.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Report: JE Dunn wins $3.2B EV battery plant job

    Construction of the plant will begin in the first quarter of this year and will ultimately boost LG Chem’s battery materials production fourfold by 2027.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    DOT awards $1.2B to 9 megaprojects

    From the Hudson River Tunnel to Cincinnati’s Brent Spence Bridge, these large civil projects qualified for a new grant program funded by the IIJA.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Granite wins $46M California interchange project

    Funded with federal dollars, the job will eliminate a T-shaped intersection on U.S. 101 in Northern California.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Baltimore’s B&P rail tunnel on track for $4.5B replacement

    Amtrak will use multiple project delivery methods including the Delivery Partner model, in which a contractor’s payments will be tied to key metrics.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 31, 2023
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    2023 OUTLOOK

    7 projects to watch in 2023

    From an NFL stadium to a major airport expansion and a massive manufacturing plant, these high-profile, high-impact projects are expected to hit significant milestones this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2023
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    2023 begins with ‘positive momentum’ for construction

    December project starts grew 27%, the first end-of-year monthly gain since 2017, according to Dodge.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    DPR Construction taps Mark Whitson as president

    Whitson, who started as a carpenter and built his career at the firm, will lead alongside CEO George Pfeffer.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    $2.7B Newark Airport terminal opens

    Designed and built by a Parsons/Tutor Perini joint venture, the project is the Port Authority's largest New Jersey expenditure ever.

    By George Kevin Jordan • Jan. 24, 2023
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    RINA buys Patrick Engineering, enters US civil market

    Italy’s RINA has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of the Illinois-based engineering, design and construction management firm.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    2023 construction outlook roundup: Proceed with caution

    As they look to the year ahead, contractors want to know how frayed supply chains, inflation and labor shortages will affect their business.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Deep Dive // 2023 OUTLOOK

    Recession watch: Why the next one will be different

    Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors

    Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins

    The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion

    The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    2023 OUTLOOK

    Sector watch: ‘A lot of money on the table’ for civil construction this year

    More than $281 billion in spending, a 16% jump from 2022, will help this recession-resistant sector gain strength this year.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    2023 OUTLOOK

    New year, new challenges for IIJA

    Inflation, labor shortages and supply chain snarls could hamper federal infrastructure act work in the coming year.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    2023 OUTLOOK

    What’s keeping contractors up at night?

    Supply chain chaos and an impending recession are among builders’ top concerns in 2023, according to a new survey.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023