Infrastructure: Page 38

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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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    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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    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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    Project Wins

    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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    Project Wins

    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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    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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    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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    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
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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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    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