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Project WinsJacobs books $267M Navajo water treatment project
The Dallas-based company will design and build the plant in New Mexico to treat up to 18.8 million gallons of water per day.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays
The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Interior approves 2-GW Fervo Energy geothermal project in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management also proposed a categorical exclusion to NEPA that would streamline the permitting process for some geothermal projects.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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White House touts low-carbon concrete buy-in from suppliers, contractors
The Biden administration, in partnership with the likes of Turner Construction, Clark Pacific and Ozinga, wants to leverage public procurement as a decarbonization tool.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Compliance NewsConstruction estimators and project managers: Good Faith Effort outreach made easy
Save time and money on your Good Faith Effort outreach goals - from DBE, M/WBE, veteran and small business bid notice ads to the selection of subs, letters and calls.
Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by StruxHubCase study: Data-driven approach cuts delivery coordination time on jobsites by 83%
Learn how a leading GC leveraged StruxHub and data to unlock new levels of site efficiency.
Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Procore TechnologiesWhy it’s time to award infrastructure funds to airports
With a looming election, the timely release of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds is more important than ever.
Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Project Milestones$2.3B Virginia bridge will have impact ‘from Boston to Miami’
The new Long Bridge will relieve one of the largest rail traffic bottlenecks on the East Coast.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Election 2024Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on construction’s top issues
Here are Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s views on the industry’s most pressing topics, including immigration, permitting, infrastructure and more.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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5 airport megaprojects reach new heights
Priced in the billions, these new gates, runways, concourses and other improvements are underway around the country.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Project WinsKiewit beats out 2 firms for Texas desalination plant job
The city of Corpus Christi picked the firm to design and build its first seawater purification system, expected to cost at least $750 million, to drought-proof its water supply.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Project WinsPCL wins $300M Amtrak project in Seattle
The project will help Amtrak reach its goal of sourcing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by American GlobalWeather Tech: Innovative solutions that provide predictive analysis to improve risk mitigation
Integrating innovative tech and insurance to reduce weather-related risks and improve project planning.
By Chris Greene, Vice President of Innovation & Insights at American Global in Collaboration with Josh Graham, CEO of EHAB • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PN SupplyCalifornia: Streamline your DVBE material supply with PN Supply
Get quick price quotes to help your construction firm meet its mandatory veteran goals.
Oct. 14, 2024 -
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OpinionCommunities nationwide plan disaster preparedness work
As cities and states prepare for more extreme weather like this fall’s major hurricanes, there are hundreds of resiliency projects throughout the country already underway. Here are six of them.
By Mary Scott Nabers • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Biden signs law allowing CHIPS Act projects to forgo environmental review
Opponents say the legislation omits necessary reviews for an industry that uses PFAS in production.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Helene deals billions in damage to infrastructure
Roads, bridges, electrical grids and water systems need to be rebuilt following the deadly storm, even as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election
Support for voter-approved transit funding has been strong. Transit agencies and advocates shared their stories at a recent American Public Transportation Association conference.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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EPA requires lead pipes to be replaced nationwide within 10 years
The landmark rule imposes the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were set 30 years ago.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Q&AShawmut founder builds global healthcare projects in retirement
Jim Ansara helps run a nonprofit dedicated to providing sustainable medical facilities in countries like Haiti and Sierra Leone.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CITGOHow CITGARD and Mystik helped Frattalone move 2.6 cubic yards of earth in 2023
Learn how a civil site construction company saw improved performance after switching to CITGO Lubricants.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Economic ReportsPublic projects keep nonresidential construction afloat
Government funding accounted for the entirety of the monthly increase in spending, according to ABC's chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Project WinsHensel Phelps secures more border station work
The firm nabbed a $275 million contract to build out a port of entry in Douglas, Arizona.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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2025’s top construction conferences
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap this year.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Dockworkers’ strike could lead to material delays
Work stoppages across East and Gulf Coast ports may cause product shortages, price hikes and delivery issues, construction experts say.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2024
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