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Economic ReportsPublic sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag
While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.
By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseBaltimore bridge RFP expected this month
Contractors can soon bid on projects to rebuild the collapsed Key Bridge. They can learn more from the Maryland Transportation Authority on May 7.
By Julie Strupp • April 30, 2024 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Facing expensive climate threats, NYC’s transit system unveils a resilience plan
The $6 billion effort is meant to address rising sea levels, more intense storms and extreme heat events that will impact subways, buses and commuter trains.
By Dan Zukowski • April 30, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Dotted Line: What DOT’s final DBE rule means for civil contractors
New guidelines released this month streamline certification, raise personal net worth limits and strengthen monitoring and prompt payment requirements.
By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2024 -
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Project WinsSkanska awarded $861M offshore wind development job
The Empire Wind project will transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the biggest dedicated offshore wind ports in the country.
By Zachary Phillips • April 29, 2024 -
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Tutor Perini sees shift to owner financing on megaprojects
The GC has been able to demand upfront payment on billion-dollar jobs, as competition for large, complex builds has waned, CEO Ron Tutor said on the firm’s first quarter earnings call.
By Joe Bousquin • April 29, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesParic, Barton Malow start $1.8B Boeing facility
The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St. Louis.
By Matthew Thibault • April 24, 2024 -
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JV bores out first tube of $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
The largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia history is progressing albeit 18 months behind schedule.
By Julie Strupp • April 23, 2024 -
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Project WinsUSACE Baltimore District awards $499M in modernization work
Jade Creek Construction, a subsidiary of government contractor Akima, will modernize facilities in the region over five years.
By Zachary Phillips • April 23, 2024 -
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$12B Vegas-to-California rail project breaks ground
The privately led Brightline West high-speed passenger rail line will slash travel times between Sin City and the Los Angeles area.
By Julie Strupp • April 23, 2024 -
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Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment
Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Tensar, a Division of CMCThe high cost of choosing the wrong soil stabilization method
When bad or soft soils are encountered on a job site, many contractors automatically turn to the same solutions they've always used. However, their "go-to" method could cost them more in material costs or lost time.
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2 Arkansas highway projects totaling $308M break ground
The work will improve access to the growing Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Benton County.
By Julie Strupp • April 18, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseAuthorities recover fourth worker’s body from Key Bridge collapse
Crews found the man in a construction vehicle submerged in the Patapsco River near Baltimore on Sunday.
By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2024 -
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Seattle area investing $10B in wastewater infrastructure
King County, Washington, is planning a slew of resilience and clean water upgrades over the next decade, bolstered by new EPA loan financing.
By Julie Strupp • April 15, 2024 -
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Flatiron lands 4 airport projects worth $270M
The awards fall in line with the company’s strategy of pursuing jobs with “balanced risk profiles.”
By Matthew Thibault • April 15, 2024 -
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High-speed rail project in Texas gets high-level US, Japan support
The Texas Central project would connect Dallas and Houston using Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train technology. Amtrak announced its involvement in August.
By Dan Zukowski • April 15, 2024 -
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LA Metro completes 5-year Purple Line tunneling project
The agency employed 400-foot-long, 21-foot-diameter digging machines with pressurized technology to minimize ground settlement during excavation.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated April 18, 2024 -
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DOT releases $830M for resilience projects
The goal is to bolster the country’s transportation systems against the extreme weather impacts of climate change.
By Julie Strupp • April 12, 2024 -
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Q&ANashville contractor on value of projects big and small
Brandon Mason formed his company in 2019 and credits his firm’s quick growth to mentors and the city’s rise.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 15, 2024 -
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Project WinsJacobs wins $45M Miami wastewater contract
The Dallas-based company continues to add water infrastructure projects to its backlog, a key sector of focus according to its most recent earnings call.
By Sebastian Obando • April 11, 2024 -
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Q&A // Baltimore bridge collapseKey Bridge cleanup ‘an engineering nightmare’
A crane safety veteran discusses the challenges of removing the wreckage from the Patapsco River.
By Julie Strupp • April 9, 2024 -
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State transportation projects need better oversight: DOT audit
Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.
By Dan Zukowski • April 9, 2024 -
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Construction set for Louisiana’s $362M Jimmie Davis Bridge
Baton Rouge-based James Construction Group will build the new, four-lane span next to the existing structure, which will be transformed into a linear park.
By Julie Strupp • April 9, 2024 -
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Executive MovesGilbane promotes exec to Mid-Atlantic region lead
Industry veteran Ted Holt helped the contractor become the second-largest builder in the Baltimore region.
By Matthew Thibault • April 8, 2024
