Infrastructure: Page 36

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    Construction spending shows nonresidential ‘weakening’

    Public construction spending remained positive in October, despite a decline in seven of the 16 nonresidential categories, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.

    By • Dec. 2, 2022
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    9 of the year’s top construction stories

    The economy, lawsuits, labor challenges and supply chain woes: These are the topics that have resonated most with readers in 2022.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 1, 2022
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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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    LG Chem plans $3B Tennessee EV battery plant

    The new plant will be the largest of its kind in the U.S., with construction to begin in the first quarter of 2023.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Did the pandemic really kill just-in-time? Experts weigh in.

    Supply chain pros say the lean operating model may need to make a comeback to maintain resilience while keeping costs down.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Commercial real estate downturn to slow construction starts in 2023

    Dodge Chief Economist Richard Branch expects pullbacks in the warehouse, office, hotel and retail sectors.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    NJ Turnpike rehab cost jumps to $10.6B

    Inflation and rising interest rates have more than doubled the estimated price to repair and widen the heavily trafficked highway.

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    JFK Terminal 6 work kicks off as overall costs rise $1B

    The price tag for the airport’s $18 billion transformation shot up due to inflation for materials and labor, as well as supply chain disruptions.

    By • Updated March 21, 2023
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    Construction resumes on $2.4B Los Angeles Metro Purple Line

    The October suspension following safety issues and dozens of injuries was lifted last week when tunnel work restarted.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Project Wins

    3 project wins give Granite reason for thanks

    The contractor came into the end of November with a trifecta of project announcements. 

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Online map tracks IIJA funding

    The American Society of Civil Engineers’ resource allows users to explore examples of what’s being done with infrastructure act money.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Superior nabs 2 Florida road projects for $112.5M total

    The work entails I-4 interchange repairs near Orlando as well as improvements to I-295 and U.S. 17 in Northeast Florida.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    $16B Hudson tunnel project for Amtrak set to begin construction in late 2024

    A project to repair 112-year-old Amtrak tunnels under the Hudson River, damaged by Superstorm Sandy, and add a two-track tunnel is ready to move forward after years of delays. 

    By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Turner to lead $4.4B Ohio EV factory build

    The company expects to begin construction on the Honda battery facility near Columbus in early 2023.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Q&A

    Superior CEO on what it took to rapidly rebuild Sanibel Causeway

    Nick Largura discusses his firm's Hurricane Ian response, labor and material shortages and what to expect from the IIJA.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    I-66 Express section to open with Ferrovial’s self-driving tech

    The Virginia project features a new vehicle-to-infrastructure system to support autonomous vehicles and congestion pricing.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2022
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    AECOM beats on earnings, misses on revenue

    The firm's CEO said slower-than-expected IIJA funding has pushed back the timeline of infrastructure construction projects.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Infrastructure act

    A year in, here’s some of what the IIJA has funded

    Money from the five-year, $1.2 trillion infrastructure act is making its way to agencies and states.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    WSP posts rosy Q3 revenue and backlog, increases guidance

    The Montreal-based mega contractor also reported massive workforce growth in the past year, due in large part to its acquisition spree.

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Denver Airport wraps $2.3B gate expansion project

    The four-year effort built by two joint ventures has added 39 gates and other amenities.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    $5.7B Gordie Howe Bridge project to be delayed 8 months, S&P says

    A separate analysis found problems with oversight on the U.S.-Canada megaproject.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Skanska books $167M Williamsburg Bridge rehab

    The U.S. division of the Swedish builder started work last month and expects to finish in December 2025.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Tutor Perini posts third consecutive loss of 2022, beats on revenue

    The contractor again pointed to the future for a profit turnaround, citing project execution issues and adverse legal rulings.

    By • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Construction events for the second half of 2023

    It’s time to plan for the rest of this year. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings coming up.

    By • Updated June 27, 2023
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    Design dispute on $1B Texas Harbor Bridge project mostly resolved

    Texas DOT had forced Flatiron/Dragados to stop work over safety concerns.

    By • Updated March 15, 2023
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    Project Wins

    McCarthy wins $70M CMAR contract for Kansas wastewater project

    The St. Louis-based contractor expects to complete the work in 2026.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022