Infrastructure: Page 5
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Q&A
PCL manager sets her sights high
Cheyanne Hammell helped renovate Toronto’s CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest freestanding structures.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 17, 2024 -
2024 OUTLOOK
9 infrastructure megaprojects to watch
From railways to bridges to levees, these civil jobs with price tags in the billions will advance this year.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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California launches site to track $180B in infrastructure investment
While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail line are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 12, 2024 -
These NYC transit projects are a top priority for Gov. Hochul in 2024
The governor's state-of-the-state address included plans for expanding rail and subway lines and efforts to improve safety for all road users.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Executive Moves
Balfour Beatty names US civil CFO
Jenni Kelley will be the next chief finance executive for the London-based builder’s infrastructure arm in the U.S.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 9, 2024 -
High prices are slowing for road builders, but challenges lay ahead
Despite cooling inflation, rising costs will still be an issue this year, especially as labor continues to be in short supply, experts say.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Gordie Howe Bridge cost rises to $6.4B amid delay
Construction on the span will finish 10 months late in September 2025 following continued fallout from pandemic-induced problems.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2024 -
2024 OUTLOOK
4 charts break down winning, losing sectors in 2024
Some types of construction are starting the new year with a bang, while others will continue to wither, experts say.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Sponsored by Esri
Smart infrastructure: A tech revolution for tomorrow, ready today
The integration of inexpensive sensors, image capture, always-on wireless connections, advanced 3D visualization, GIS technology and BIM has revolutionized the AEC industry. This smart infrastructure creates an intelligent nervous system, enhancing professionals' ability to define infrastructure needs with precision and efficiency.
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Flatiron/Herzog JV to build 2 Amtrak bridges in Maryland
The contractors will replace the 117-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in order to improve speed and safety on the Northeast Corridor.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 3, 2024 -
$7.5B Oregon-Washington bridge project wins IIJA funds
The $600 million Mega Grant from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help make the I-5 span more seismically sound.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Wisconsin to spend $414M on wastewater, storm infrastructure
The largest amount ever from the state’s Clean Water Fund will flow to 84 municipalities.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Top infrastructure stories of 2023
From airport expansions and dam removals to federal funding and legal wranglings, here are the articles that were most popular with our readers.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023 -
The Dotted Line: 2023’s top legal issues
Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.
By Joe Bousquin , Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Biden mandates PLAs on large federal contracts
The White House announced on Monday the implementation of an executive order to require project labor agreements on federal construction jobs above $35 million.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 19, 2023 -
California doles out $1.1B in infrastructure, resiliency funds
The money includes more than $300 million for projects to make the state’s roads more climate adaptable.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Infrastructure nudges backlog higher as other sectors struggle
A growing number of contractors face difficulties in securing new work, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Project Wins
2 Flatiron JVs win Virginia rail projects
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announced two projects to advance transit and freight pathways in the state.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 12, 2023 -
10 rail projects nab $8.2B from IIJA
The largest grants will go to Brightline West, the California High-Speed Rail and a portion of the Raleigh to Richmond rail program on the East Coast.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Project Milestones
$2.6B airport project tops out after anti-bias training pause
A Turner-Flatiron JV is building San Diego’s Terminal 1, which remains on track to finish in 2025 despite the discovery of racist graffiti.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Balfour Beatty backlog, revenue inch up in year-end update
The company expects marginal gains driven by its work on Phase 1 of Britain’s HS2 rail project and increased airport construction activity in Hong Kong.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Minneapolis Fed sees pain in residential, commercial construction
A survey by the bank highlighted the divide between hard-hit private projects and booming industrial and infrastructure markets.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 11, 2023 -
US solar installations hit record in Q3, but slowdown expected starting in 2026: report
As supply constraints ease, the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie project that limited availability of other components will hamper installation growth.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Granite buys 2 Memphis asphalt firms for $278M
The move makes good on the California road builder’s promise to expand its aggregates and materials business in new markets.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 7, 2023