Infrastructure

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    Bechtel, NABTU launch nuclear apprenticeship push as power demand rises

    The partnership seeks to capitalize on the growth in the power construction market, while maintaining safety and quality standards for nuclear jobs.

    By Keith Loria • May 12, 2026
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    Zachry Construction breaks ground on $108M Dallas water project

    The infrastructure builder has been bullish on water projects in the Lone Star State and aims to finish work in 2029.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Skanska lands $1B Massachusetts rail bridge project

    The design-build contract aims to replace a key rail crossing and modernize associated track and signal systems, according to the contractor.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Coast Guard awards $612M in base improvement jobs

    Whiting-Turner and Brasfield & Gorrie will work on additions to facilities in Cape May, New Jersey, and Charleston, South Carolina.

    By , • May 12, 2026
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    Chicago’s construction market buoyed by infrastructure, entertainment builds

    Large expansions on the Red Line and at O’Hare International Airport are capturing attention. A stadium, a casino and an M&A deal mark other Windy City building news. 

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Tutor Perini eyes data center opportunities

    The heavy civil contractor said it sees a “blowout” 2026 ahead with $19.8 billion in backlog and numerous megaproject bids on the horizon during an earnings call. 

    By • May 8, 2026
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    The hidden cost of rapid infrastructure growth in Texas

    As billions flow into transportation, water and public works, the push to build faster may be putting construction quality at risk, an infrastructure builder writes.

    By William Rocha • May 5, 2026
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    Border, data center work drive Granite’s revenues higher

    Federal contracts now represent about 15% of the infrastructure builder’s business, while site prep for data centers is approaching 10% of its total work, according to a Q1 2026 earnings call.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    $1.45B Chicago airport project goes vertical

    The AECOM Hunt Clayco Bowa JV has reached a milestone on the job, which will add 19 gates to Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Garney breaks ground on $1.2B Florida wastewater treatment facility

    The Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor expects the facility to begin treating initial flows by September 2028, with full project completion slated for 2030.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Granite scoops up Utah infrastructure contractor

    The California-based firm bought Kenny Seng Construction, which focuses on earthwork and site preparation as well as managing a gravel pit and recycling yard. 

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Kiewit ‘off-ramped’ from Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild

    The Maryland Transportation Authority informed the firm Tuesday that it would not be retained for the next phase of the project’s construction, which has seen its cost balloon.

    By • Updated April 29, 2026
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    Chicago breaks ground on $5.7B Red Line transit extension

    The addition, the largest capital project in the Chicago Transit Authority’s history, will give the city’s Far South Side area access to rapid rail transit for the first time.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    $1.1B available for railroad grade-crossing safety

    The Crossing Safety Program aims to address the over 2,000 collisions and nearly 300 fatalities yearly since 2021.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 28, 2026
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    FlatironDragados, Acciona turn dirt on $4.6B P3 highway project

    The State Route 400 Express Lanes project in Georgia will add tolled express lanes along the thoroughfare over the course of three segments of construction.

    By • Updated April 28, 2026
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    Zachry Construction names new president, keeps focus on water projects

    Travis Mross, who started as an intern at the San Antonio-based builder, takes the role as demand for water infrastructure rises.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Opinion

    Let’s take action to make US road work zones safer

    As lawmakers work to renew the surface transportation bill, work zone safety needs to be part of the conversation, writes an association executive during National Work Zone Awareness Week. 

    By Nile Elam • April 23, 2026
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    Amtrak to get $4.7B for Northeast Corridor projects, opens bids for new long-distance trains

    The U.S. Department of Transportation also opened applications for funding to improve passenger rail ridership and enhance multimodal connections with intercity buses.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 21, 2026
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    Kiewit JV picked for segment of $7B Texas light rail

    The Austin Transit Partnership, which selected the joint venture, completed procurement in approximately one year.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    $1B Virginia airport upgrade project reaches milestone

    W.M. Jordan served as construction manager at risk for Norfolk International Airport’s three new gates in Concourse A, an addition spanning nearly 19,000 square feet.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    3 megaprojects triggered rebound in March construction starts

    Starts in electric power and utilities leapt over 353% month over month, according to Dodge, even as data centers decelerated.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Why preconstruction is now a competitive advantage

    Construction is changing. Preconstruction is where competitive advantage is built.

    By Jeff Gerardi, Autodesk • April 20, 2026
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    Carollo Engineers wins construction manager post on $200M Nevada water job

    The contractor will manage the construction of the state’s first water purification and reuse facility.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Lane Construction wins $582M Florida interstate job

    The Charlotte, North Carolina-based civil contractor will build express lanes on the Moving I-4 Forward program, which is part of the largest infrastructure project in the state.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    5 state DOTs kick off construction season with infrastructure projects

    Transportation agencies in the Midwest, South and West are dispensing billions of dollars to expand highways, erect bridges and improve infrastructure.

    By • April 7, 2026