Infrastructure: Page 23

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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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    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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    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 • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Lane Construction lands $208M naval base repair

    The North Carolina-based builder will update multiple airport taxiways on a Virginia Beach air station.

    By • 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 • 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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    3 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 • 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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    Hensel 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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    DPR 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • July 26, 2024
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    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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    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 • July 24, 2024
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    Arizona, 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 • 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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    New York awards $313.5M contract for I-81 overhaul

    CNY Alliance will replace the elevated highway in downtown Syracuse and perform upgrades to the city’s drainage system as part of the broader $2.25 billion I-81 Viaduct project, according to the New York State DOT.

    By • July 23, 2024
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    Class A offices ‘the winner in this market’: Skanska CEO

    U.S. infrastructure work accounted for a large portion of the Swedish firm’s profits in Q2.

    By • Updated July 23, 2024
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    $900M Memphis bridge moves ahead with IIJA boost

    It will replace the existing 75-year-old span connecting Tennessee and Arkansas.

    By Julie Strupp • July 17, 2024