Infrastructure: Page 33

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    WSP posts rosy Q3 revenue and backlog, increases guidance

    The Montreal-based mega contractor also reported massive workforce growth in the past year, due in large part to its acquisition spree.

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Denver Airport wraps $2.3B gate expansion project

    The four-year effort built by two joint ventures has added 39 gates and other amenities.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    $5.7B Gordie Howe Bridge project to be delayed 8 months, S&P says

    A separate analysis found problems with oversight on the U.S.-Canada megaproject.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Skanska books $167M Williamsburg Bridge rehab

    The U.S. division of the Swedish builder started work last month and expects to finish in December 2025.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Construction events for the second half of 2023

    It’s time to plan for the rest of this year. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings coming up.

    By • Updated June 27, 2023
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    Tutor Perini posts third consecutive loss of 2022, beats on revenue

    The contractor again pointed to the future for a profit turnaround, citing project execution issues and adverse legal rulings.

    By • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Design dispute on $1B Texas Harbor Bridge project mostly resolved

    Texas DOT had forced Flatiron/Dragados to stop work over safety concerns.

    By • Updated March 15, 2023
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    Project Wins

    McCarthy wins $70M CMAR contract for Kansas wastewater project

    The St. Louis-based contractor expects to complete the work in 2026.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Kiewit: Computer errors played role in Denver I-70 flooding

    Colorado DOT is still investigating how much the contractor and its JV partner Meridiam will pay in fines after a portion of its highway project flooded in August.

    By George Kevin Jordan • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Granite Construction’s profits flat, revenue falls in Q3

    The Watsonville, California-based contractor nonetheless raised its guidance, and expects a stronger 2023 as it burns the last of its less profitable projects and snags IIJA work.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast-charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Sanibel Causeway repairs complete 12 days ahead of schedule

    Jacksonville, Florida-based Superior Construction said teamwork, an emergency comms network and drones were key to the rapid rebuild.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    What’s next with Orlando’s regional digital twin

    Users can experience the 800-square-mile digital twin in downtown Orlando or via virtual reality as the Orlando Economic Partnership seeks to market its potential to inform decisions around infrastructure and business development.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Construction on $2.4B Los Angeles Purple Line halted due to safety issues

    The contractors on the project, Tutor Perini and O&G Industries, need to address LA Metro’s safety concerns before work can continue.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Fern Hollow Bridge work set to wrap by Christmas

    The Pittsburgh span that became a symbol of the country's failing infrastructure has been repaired with IIJA funds.

    By • Updated Dec. 20, 2022
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    California to fund $1.2B in port improvement projects

    Most of the money will pay for upgrades at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    How small, diverse contractors can bridge the ‘capital gap’ on civil contracts

    During a Construction Inclusion Week webinar, a Biden administration official outlined the challenges nontraditional companies face to borrow money after winning a federal job. 

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Labor crunch could ‘rob the US’ of critical infrastructure: McKinsey

    The construction worker shortage will balloon as IIJA work ramps up, according to the analysis, but there are potential solutions.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Clean energy companies warn building standard change threatens wind, solar projects

    “The stated goal of FEMA’s proposal is increased grid reliability, but when you needlessly make it harder to build resilient clean energy, the obvious effect is a reduction in reliability,” the Solar Energy Industries Association CEO said.

    By Ethan Howland • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Bidding frenzy: 9 online platforms to find, track RFPs

    Construction Dive rounds up the sites and services most used by contractors to acquire new work.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Transportation leaders aim to boost equity in federal infrastructure efforts

    More state DOTs have pledged to create prime contracting opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses in IIJA work.

    By • Updated March 1, 2023
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    Infrastructure act

    FHWA releases $60B to states, funds 3 new programs

    Money from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law last year, is making its way to jurisdictions.

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Infrastructure act

    Rising prices, labor shortages threaten infrastructure law implementation: DOT report

    The Transportation Department must staff up to manage the IIJA’s many projects, but states and cities face worker shortages, the report said.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 11, 2022
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    2 contractors selected for temporary repairs to Florida’s Sanibel Causeway

    The state DOT expects the 3-mile network of bridges wrecked by Hurricane Ian to be passable by the end of October.

    By • Updated Oct. 11, 2022
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    Why September’s hot jobs report is ‘terrible’ for construction

    Surging employment, led by a rise in nonresidential workers and combined with slowing proposal activity, gave market watchers reason to be wary of the road ahead. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2022