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Last trial date set in fatal FIU bridge collapse as criminal probe continues
While 23 contractors have settled cases stemming from the 2018 tragedy in Miami, the last holdout is set to go to court on Jan. 10.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Hawbaker faces second lawsuit for employee wage theft case
Workers brought a class action suit against Glenn O. Hawbaker, one of Pennsylvania's largest road builders, after the contractor pleaded no contest to charges from the state attorney general.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Skanska/Traylor Bros. chosen for $1.6B Portal North Bridge project in New Jersey
The key rail link between Newark and New York City won't have to accommodate marine traffic like the old span, which should ease travel along the Northeast Corridor.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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AGC, ABC sue Labor Department over Davis-Bacon wages in Nevada
The suit alleges the Labor Department failed to follow its own rules, and those of the federal Davis-Bacon Act, when it used Las Vegas data to determine prevailing wages in 13 northern Nevada counties.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Schedule, contract price set for $2.6B San Diego Airport terminal project
The Turner and Flatiron joint venture will likely begin construction on the Terminal 1 replacement in November.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project
In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Intel breaks ground on 2 Arizona chip plants worth $20B
The company plans to gain ground via U.S-based manufacturing in the face of a massive semiconductor shortage.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Alabama to use COVID-19 relief to help construct $1.3B worth of prisons
Gov. Kay Ivey has received sharp criticism for her use of American Rescue Plan funds, including an appeal to the Treasury Department to halt the move.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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FMI predicts design-build will continue to grow, despite tough economic environment
Increased demand and spending is on the horizon for the delivery method, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new study found.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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MassDOT chooses design for $1.7B Allston Pike project
The replacement will include revamped train, highway and pedestrian infrastructure through the Boston neighborhood.
By Jeffrey Steele • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Construction industry leaders urge House to pass infrastructure bill
For now, the much-debated legislation is stuck in political limbo.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Construction's top stories by the numbers
From top commercial contractors to tax-saving strategies and the priciest sports venues of all time, here is a roundup of nine of Construction Dive's most-read stories this year.
Oct. 1, 2021 -
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Gov. Hochul must resolve Cuomo Bridge dispute, build trust, contractors warn
The companies that built the $4 billion project say they will refuse to work with the state of New York again if they aren’t paid back for cost overruns.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Report: P3 megaprojects often lose money for contractors
In projects where they take on design liability, construction firms tend to see significantly less profit compared to those that share risk, according to a new study.
By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Deep DiveIs climate change a worker safety issue?
Many employers do not have plans in place to deal with workplace hazards presented by extreme weather events.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Federal contractors, subs to be vaccinated by Dec. 8
A construction industry trade group said that although COVID-19 vaccinations are important for the workforce, the new regulations will hamper already overburdened firms.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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LafargeHolcim partners with Army Corps of Engineers in construction waste research
The $3.4 million deal will cement the Corps' Engineer Research and Development Center into a partnership with Geocycle to study reusing waste materials from construction.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Ignored warnings, deferred maintenance caused Michigan dams to collapse
A new report details how the Edenville and Sanford dams failed after intense rainfall last summer.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3M for construction mistake on Line 3 replacement project
The energy company breached a protected aquifer when it constructed a trench and drove sheet piling 18 feet deeper than allowed, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Construction of Maryland's much-delayed Purple Line to resume early next year
The state plans to pick a new contractor and finalize the cost to finish building the rail line by December.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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School districts hesitate to use ARP funding for construction
The tight spending deadline and issues finding contractors make it difficult for districts to use American Rescue Plan funds to renovate or build new facilities.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Permission granted by California HIgh Speed Rail Authority
California lawmakers withhold $4.2B from high-speed rail project
Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature project, which has seen pushback at the state level, could gain momentum via new federal funding.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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LSU, Louisiana Tech launch infrastructure-focused engineering research center
The facility will study materials and how they perform in civil projects.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Hyperloop company Swisspod to build testing facility in Colorado
The subterranean tech is lauded by public transit advocates, but still faces significant hurdles as a viable transportation method.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of Office of the Governor of Texas
Texas commission recommends 2 contractors for state border wall project
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's plan is coming closer to reality with the selection of a joint venture made of Huitt-Zollars/Michael Baker International.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 13, 2021
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