Infrastructure: Page 26

  • Shaded areas on a satellite map show plans for a levee near the Colorado River in Wharton, Texas.
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    Courtesy of Granite Construction
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    Project Wins

    Granite snares $48M Texas flood control job from USACE

    The project in Wharton, Texas, will protect the city from historical flooding along the Colorado River. 

    By • July 7, 2023
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    Courtesy of Balfour Beatty
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    Project Milestones

    Balfour Beatty completes work on $1.7B California water plant

    The contractor finished the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District’s $300 million Tertiary Treatment Facilities project.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors
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    Economic Reports

    Nonresidential construction spending shrinks for first time in 11 months

    While year-over-year spending remains positive, segments such as commercial construction and infrastructure posted declines in May.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Ed Ram / Stringer via Getty Images
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    Project Wins

    AECOM signs deal to help rebuild Ukraine’s infrastructure

    The Dallas-based contractor will provide project management, cost estimating and engineering support to the war-torn country.

    By • July 5, 2023
  • A snow covered bridge is broken in the middle, with a red bus jammed into the crack. A car is on its back on the embankment in front of the bridge.
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    Fern Hollow collapse illustrates poor US bridge maintenance

    The Pittsburgh bridge demonstrates what can happen to the other 46,000 spans across the country that are at a similar level of risk.

    By Jen A. Miller • July 5, 2023
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    Courtesy of Superior Construction
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    June 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins and milestones from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 30, 2023
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    $6.6B Mountain Valley Pipeline gets green light to finish construction

    The much-delayed pipeline got permission from federal regulators to move ahead after years of legal challenges.

    By • June 30, 2023
  • Aerial view of rail tracks running horizontally, bisected by a white-topped station.
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    Courtesy of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation
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    First phase of Honolulu’s $9.9B rail line set to open

    After years of delays and massive cost overruns, the segment is slated to start carrying passengers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

    By George Kevin Jordan • June 27, 2023
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    Skanska-Halmar JV lands $1.2B JFK airport job

    As one part of the Port Authority's $19 billion overhaul, the joint venture will design and build new roadways and a parking garage.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by Granite Construction

    Exploring collaborative contracting: Progressive design build

    By moving beyond the lowest-cost-always-wins mindset, PDB allows owners to embrace a fuller, more meaningful definition of value. This results in better projects and better processes along the way to delivering a finished product.

    June 26, 2023
  • A rendering shows a new carpool lane on California's Highway 101.
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    Courtesy of Granite Construction
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    Project Wins

    Granite chalks up $48M Highway 101 win

    Section work includes peak-period carpool lanes, new on- and off-ramps, bridges over three creeks and sound barrier construction.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • A group of 12 men and 1 woman in suits holding yellow rail spikes stand on a platform between two trains.
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    Project Milestones

    Brightline’s $5B Orlando high-speed rail extension complete

    The 170-mile line from the Orlando Airport to West Palm Beach, Florida, will connect to its existing network.

    By • June 22, 2023
  • A Chevy pickup truck drives off the assembly line of the General Motors Flint Assembly Plant January 24, 2011 in Flint, Michigan.
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    GM to invest nearly $1B in Ohio engine facility

    The automaker is focused on boosting motor production to meet rising demand for its heavy-duty trucks.

    By Megan Ruggles • June 21, 2023
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    Opinion

    5 steps to keep change orders from becoming disputes

    Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute.

    By Spencer Krebs • June 21, 2023
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    How 5 new Texas laws will impact construction

    These bills from the latest legislative session nix water breaks for workers, allow third-party permitting and fund water infrastructure.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Courtesy of Entegris
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    Project Milestones

    Semiconductor company plans $600M investment in Colorado

    The 100,000-square-foot facility forms part of Entegris’ new campus project, which is targeted to begin initial commercial operation in early 2025.

    By • June 15, 2023
  • A curving road in front of duplexes, a tower in the background, and some green space to the side and in the background. The pavement is new, with fresh markings.
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    Courtesy of New York City Department of Design and Construction
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    Project Milestones

    New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete

    As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District
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    Project Milestones

    Next phases of $3.2B Michigan Soo Lock construction underway

    With phase 1 complete, the Army Corps of Engineers said the massive project is on schedule and is slated to finish in 2030.

    By • June 14, 2023
  • Construction crews clear the rubble after a section of I-95 collapsed in Philadelphia.
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    I-95 to reopen in 2 weeks, governor says

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has waived typical bidding and contracting procedures in an effort to get the bridge fixed quickly.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • A tanker fire caused a section of Interstate 95 to collapse in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, officials said.
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    Tanker fire causes I-95 bridge collapse in Philadelphia

    Traffic is being detoured in both directions, and rebuilding is expected to take months.

    By Colin Campbell • June 12, 2023
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    Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore Division
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    Project Milestones

    Balfour Beatty breaks ground on $698M USACE-NSA project

    The building, named after the late cryptanalyst, educator and equal opportunity activist Minnie Kenny, is scheduled for completion in 2026.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Weak office, hotel sectors continue to drag on construction planning

    While office and hotel planning continue to drop, healthcare and education projects posted a 5.6% jump in May, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    Despite $50B of investment, contech is being held back by its fragmented customer base

    Cash into the construction technology space grew by 85% during the pandemic, according to McKinsey, but the nature of the industry makes it a tough nut to crack. 

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Superior Construction wraps up $400M Indianapolis highway project

    The I-65/I-70 North Split overhaul is the largest transportation project the Jacksonville, Florida-based firm has ever completed.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Edenville Dam owner knew about defects 10 years before failure, filing claims

    In an email to Construction Dive, the owner refuted the state of Michigan’s allegations and said it was seeking to protect itself from litigation from flood victims.

    By • Updated June 7, 2023