Infrastructure: Page 3


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    Former asphalt paving exec pleads guilty to antitrust violations

    Timothy Baugher, the former president of Pontiac, Michigan-based Asphalt Specialists, is facing 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine, according to the Department of Justice.

    By Feb. 11, 2025
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    Skanska CEO sees ‘very stable’ US operations

    The Swedish firm called out data centers and infrastructure projects as specific growth areas for the company.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    California high-speed rail project faces $6.5B shortfall, possible federal investigation

    The California Office of the Inspector General warned that work on the initial segment could slip behind schedule.

    By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Project Wins

    PCL, Stantec selected for $121M San Francisco biogas build

    The project will help convert a byproduct of wastewater treatment into a usable source of renewable energy.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    AECOM CEO says Trump’s permitting reform outweighs agency cuts

    Infrastructure momentum is alive and well, Troy Rudd told investors, while expedited approvals could help spur more work.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Frontier-Kemper, Tutor Perini JV secure $1.18B NYC Gateway job

    Construction will begin in the coming months, with substantial completion expected in 2029 for a critical section of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Losing construction sectors under Trump

    As the new administration begins to reshape federal policy, demand for certain types of projects could wane.

    By , Feb. 5, 2025
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    Clark, Port of Seattle settle airport facility dispute

    The parties have resolved lawsuits regarding the size of international arrival gates and design changes.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Jacobs sees strong demand despite tariff uncertainty

    The Dallas-based construction company reported growth in several sectors, including water, infrastructure and data centers.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    $1.6B Pittsburgh airport project hits key milestone

    Now 80% complete, the new terminal is scheduled to open later this year.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Granite inks $88M deal to pave, widen SoCal highway

    The California road builder will embark on further safety enhancements for winding State Route 74 in the Santa Ana Mountains.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Winning construction sectors under Trump

    Thanks to new White House policies aimed at limiting regulations and easing approvals, contractors expect a surge in activity for data centers, manufacturing and energy projects to power AI.

    By , Feb. 4, 2025
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    Contractors scramble to stay on top of Trump’s new policies

    Builders must stay up to date with the new administration's rapidly evolving directives that cover everything from DEI to funding, experts say.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    Gilbane, DPS JV to build $614M Albany nanotech center expansion

    The research and development facility will include a new, 50,000-square-foot ISO 5 cleanroom and a high-voltage switchyard upgrade.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    DOT says it will tie funding to birth, marriage rates

    The agency issued a memo after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy authorized a series of actions to advance Trump’s agenda.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
  • January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including AECOM, Jacobs and Trumbull.

    By By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    PCL ramps up manufacturing group for onshoring surge

    The move aligns the firm's pros from different geographies under one fully integrated team.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

    From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Jacobs nabs $80M US Navy contract

    The deal covers Defense Department installations globally, with a primary focus on the eastern U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025

    JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.

    By Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Advocacy group files motion to intervene in DBE case

    Democracy Forward, which frequently took Trump's first administration to court, challenged the president's anti-DEI actions.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Trump funding freeze leaves IIJA, IRA projects in limbo

    New executive orders could halt promised funding and stop infrastructure and environmental projects that are already underway, legal experts say.

    By Updated Jan. 29, 2025
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    Generator, advanced nuclear stocks reel as low-cost DeepSeek chills AI load growth outlook

    Among the hardest hit were companies with large existing gas and nuclear fleets, along with advanced nuclear technology providers expected to benefit from rising demand for firm power.

    By Brian Martucci • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Bechtel, energy builders win Tennessee small modular reactor contract

    The team will use an integrated project delivery model to plan and design the potentially $5.4 billion Clinch River Unit 1 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024

    Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.

    By Jan. 27, 2025