Infrastructure: Page 48
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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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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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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 -
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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 -
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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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Feds to require that large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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$3.5 trillion budget resolution could increase penalties for labor violations
An aspect of the PRO Act decried by construction groups could make it into the reconciliation bill.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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The Boring Co. wants to build an underground transit loop in flood-prone Fort Lauderdale. Can it be done?
Transportation experts say the project is possible, but building a tunnel under South Florida is expensive. "You can engineer yourself out of any problem," said one expert, but it comes at a cost.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Ida's devastation leads to renewed calls for federal infrastructure spending
The storm's historic flooding ravaged a large portion of the eastern U.S. last week, prompting a new sense of urgency among some elected leaders.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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NYC to build $6B in new jails using guaranteed maximum price contracts
Each of the four jails will be designed with a budget of more than $1 billion and will cap at a negotiated point, keeping the projects at or under budget.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Opinion
Why recovery won't come easily for small and medium-sized construction firms
Contractors must invest in digital technologies and clean up their balance sheets in order to benefit from the coming post-pandemic boom, writes a contech executive.
By Zaid Rahman • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Q&AKeeping workers safe on civil jobs
Infrastructure work, especially for projects involving moving traffic, is dangerous. It's crucial to recruit workers who are committed to safety.
By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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DOD official details military construction reforms
Michael McAndrew discussed how the Department of Defense is working to change the way it handles construction projects during a session at the 2021 Federal Design-Build symposium.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Hurricane Ida ravages the Southeast, but New Orleans' levees hold fast
Following a $14.5 billion upgrade after Hurricane Katrina, the levee system in New Orleans weathered Ida's catastrophic wind and rain this week.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 31, 2021 -
US rail projects take longer, cost more than those in Europe
High labor costs, change orders and other factors add millions of dollars to budgets and slow down timelines on U.S. projects, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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I-95 bridge moved in 3 hours using remote-controlled tech
Instead of a month-long demolition, contractor Mammoet used transporters to pick up a bridge over the highway and move it in less than a day.
By Jeffrey Steele • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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OpinionInfrastructure bill could expand opportunities for women
With minor revisions, the federal infrastructure package could help open the door to more women and other minorities in construction.
By Lauren Sugerman • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Report: US 36 collapse in Colorado due to waterlogged site, insufficient drainage
A report blamed the collapse of a retaining wall on shifting, waterlogged soil, which led to millions of dollars in damage to a major highway.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Construction-focused nonprofit responds to Haiti earthquake
Co-founded by a former Shawmut CEO, Build Health International works in 26 countries to build structurally safe hospitals and healthcare facilities.
By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Public, private agencies focus on diversifying the infrastructure workforce
As infrastructure investment finally reaches the top of the national policy agenda, industry experts test ways to make America's infrastructure workforce more inclusive.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 17, 2021
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