Infrastructure: Page 37

  • A construction worker in a reflective vest and green hard hat walks on a fresh stretch of asphalt, with an overpass in the background.
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    Kiewit: Computer errors played role in Denver I-70 flooding

    Colorado DOT is still investigating how much the contractor and its JV partner Meridiam will pay in fines after a portion of its highway project flooded in August.

    By George Kevin Jordan • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Granite Construction’s profits flat, revenue falls in Q3

    The Watsonville, California-based contractor nonetheless raised its guidance, and expects a stronger 2023 as it burns the last of its less profitable projects and snags IIJA work.

    By • Oct. 28, 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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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast-charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Sanibel Causeway repairs complete 12 days ahead of schedule

    Jacksonville, Florida-based Superior Construction said teamwork, an emergency comms network and drones were key to the rapid rebuild.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    What’s next with Orlando’s regional digital twin

    Users can experience the 800-square-mile digital twin in downtown Orlando or via virtual reality as the Orlando Economic Partnership seeks to market its potential to inform decisions around infrastructure and business development.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Construction on $2.4B Los Angeles Purple Line halted due to safety issues

    The contractors on the project, Tutor Perini and O&G Industries, need to address LA Metro’s safety concerns before work can continue.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Fern Hollow Bridge work set to wrap by Christmas

    The Pittsburgh span that became a symbol of the country's failing infrastructure has been repaired with IIJA funds.

    By • Updated Dec. 20, 2022
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    California to fund $1.2B in port improvement projects

    Most of the money will pay for upgrades at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    How small, diverse contractors can bridge the ‘capital gap’ on civil contracts

    During a Construction Inclusion Week webinar, a Biden administration official outlined the challenges nontraditional companies face to borrow money after winning a federal job. 

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
  • A person in a reflective vest and utility mask bends over their work, with unfinished concrete bridge parts in the background.
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    Labor crunch could ‘rob the US’ of critical infrastructure: McKinsey

    The construction worker shortage will balloon as IIJA work ramps up, according to the analysis, but there are potential solutions.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Clean energy companies warn building standard change threatens wind, solar projects

    “The stated goal of FEMA’s proposal is increased grid reliability, but when you needlessly make it harder to build resilient clean energy, the obvious effect is a reduction in reliability,” the Solar Energy Industries Association CEO said.

    By Ethan Howland • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Bidding frenzy: 9 online platforms to find, track RFPs

    Construction Dive rounds up the sites and services most used by contractors to acquire new work.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Transportation leaders aim to boost equity in federal infrastructure efforts

    More state DOTs have pledged to create prime contracting opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses in IIJA work.

    By • Updated March 1, 2023
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    Infrastructure act

    FHWA releases $60B to states, funds 3 new programs

    Money from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law last year, is making its way to jurisdictions.

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Rising prices, labor shortages threaten infrastructure law implementation: DOT report

    The Transportation Department must staff up to manage the IIJA’s many projects, but states and cities face worker shortages, the report said.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 11, 2022
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    2 contractors selected for temporary repairs to Florida’s Sanibel Causeway

    The state DOT expects the 3-mile network of bridges wrecked by Hurricane Ian to be passable by the end of October.

    By • Updated Oct. 11, 2022
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    Why September’s hot jobs report is ‘terrible’ for construction

    Surging employment, led by a rise in nonresidential workers and combined with slowing proposal activity, gave market watchers reason to be wary of the road ahead. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Infrastructure act

    7 tools to navigate IIJA funding

    The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a sprawling piece of legislation. These resources help contractors identify opportunities for new work.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
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    Jacobs completes nearly 10 miles of $2.6B rail expansion in New York

    Infrastructure expansion, such as the Long Island Rail Road project, should continue to boost Jacobs’ long-term business.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    September 2022 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

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

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Micron earmarks $100B for chip plant near Syracuse

    The chipmaker will build a new megafab in Clay, New York, with site preparation work slated to start in 2023.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Texas awards $307M for 2 projects to build 14 miles of border wall

    Southwest Valley Constructors and BFBC of Texas will manage the U.S.-Mexico barrier efforts.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    BNSF plans $1.5B inland intermodal hub to ease port congestion

    Instead of letting cargo crowd the docks in Los Angeles and Long Beach, the goal is to move goods further inland.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Mortenson partners with robotics maker on solar projects

    A Mortenson executive said a third of the company's revenue in recent years came from its renewable energy businesses.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Skanska books $480M in airport, healthcare projects

    The Swedish contractor added two high-profile contracts to its third quarter order bookings.

    By • Updated Oct. 12, 2022