Infrastructure: Page 3

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    Nucor rides ‘tsunami of earnings power,’ citing data center buildouts

    The company also saw import declines driven by Section 232 tariffs, which were offset by a domestic surge in steel mill shipments.

    By Nathan Owens • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge

    The California-based builder will fully replace the double-decked trunnion Lake Street Bascule Bridge, which has spanned the Chicago River since 1916.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    WSP reportedly eyes Jacobs with multibillion-dollar offer

    StreetInsider reported Jacobs hired investment bankers to consider the bid, but swallowing the Dallas-based contractor whole could pose challenges for WSP, an analyst wrote.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    To avoid disputes on public jobs, ‘tell it like it is’

    Progressive design-build can help better deliver major civil jobs, but it requires intense collaboration, panelists said during a Construction Dive event.

    By • Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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    Gateway construction continues despite Trump’s claim of termination

    Tutor Perini, the general contractor on the Manhattan Tunnel Project, confirmed construction activity is currently continuing as planned.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    FDOT invests $500M to build 17 miles of express lanes

    Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the project, which is set to begin construction in 2028, as well as a new 100-space truck parking lot.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Halmar delivers $590M first phase of MTA’s Park Avenue Viaduct project

    The Nanuet, New York-based general contractor replaced 8,240 feet of aging track through 128 bridge installations early and under budget by $93 million. 

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Construction wraps on $1.7B Pittsburgh airport overhaul

    A joint venture of PJ Dick, Hunt and Turner Construction reached substantial completion on the terminal modernization at Pittsburgh International Airport.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Arizona DOT taps Jacobs, Sundt for $600M highway project

    The I-10 project is fully funded and will continue uninterrupted by the federal government shutdown, according to the state agency.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Cities must act now to secure remaining IIJA funds: NLC

    Local governments should “maximize this moment” to strengthen resilience and climate readiness before the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires, a National League of Cities legislative director said.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 16, 2025
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    FHWA selects cloud-based capital planning tool

    Aurigo Software, which counts state and municipal owners among its clients, has provided its software to the FHWA since 2021 to help manage infrastructure projects.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Data centers, infrastructure prop up construction backlog

    Public works and digital infrastructure sustained pipelines as private projects lost momentum over the past year, according to ABC’s backlog report.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Tutor Perini/O&G JV starts $3.5B Newark AirTrain job

    Despite the backlash against DEI, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey emphasized it would continue “good faith” subcontracting goals to include a wide range of firms and local workers.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Opinion // Construction Inclusion Week 2025

    Dismantling inclusion puts infrastructure at risk

    In the wake of the DOT gutting its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, an infrastructure consultant writes about why the move may backfire.

    By Sri Kumar • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Opinion

    Port infrastructure has made progress. It shouldn’t stop now.

    The U.S. government needs to build on recent port improvements and usage to make sure we don’t squander already achieved gains, write two infrastructure experts.

    By Tom Smith and Cary Davis • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Construction Inclusion Week 2025

    Construction Inclusion Week hits record sponsorship numbers

    Despite what it called a “politically charged atmosphere” around DEI, the industry-led initiative said it has attracted its most partnerships ever.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Construction Inclusion Week 2025

    DOT guts DBE program ahead of Construction Inclusion Week

    A new interim final rule for the 45-year-old initiative requires all current DBEs to be re-evaluated for certification without using race or sex as criteria.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Burns & McDonnell nabs $80M Texas water reclamation job

    The project is an example of recent investments into water infrastructure in the Lone Star state.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Work continues on NYC megaprojects, despite $18B federal funding pause

    Crews remain active on the Gateway Tunnel and Second Avenue subway, but a prolonged government shutdown or review could affect future progress.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Project Wins

    September 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including McDermott, Jacobs and Tutor Perini.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Skanska JV wraps up $450M Baltimore tunnel nearly 2 years early

    A progressive design-build delivery method, 24/7 worker scheduling and shutting the tunnel down during construction helped speed up the job, a project manager said.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Illinois plans $50.6B for infrastructure, Trump blocks Chicago money

    The six-year program allocates billions for roads, bridges and transit, but the White House froze $2.1 billion for the Windy City in a fight over diversity and inclusion.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Charlotte airport opens $608M terminal lobby expansion

    A Holder-Edison Foard-Leeper joint venture added 175,000 square feet of new space and renovated another 191,000 square feet to the facility in North Carolina.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Zachry Construction acquires Texas water infrastructure firm

    The deal will help Zachry hone in on the fast-growing water construction market.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    2026’s top construction conferences

    It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2026.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025