Infrastructure: Page 36

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    Industry groups hit the road to promote engineering, public works careers

    The campaign will spotlight the need for workers to help address the country’s pressing infrastructure challenges.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    White House details infrastructure act progress

    Fact sheets break down funding and projects by state, more than eight months after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became law.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Granite chalks up 3 highway wins for combined $78M

    The firm nabbed the projects in California and Texas as part of its new “home market” strategy.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    High-speed rail efforts in the US: a history

    Decades of plans and money have so far failed to bring a bullet train to the United States. Three projects that are underway hope to change that. 

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 2, 2022
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    These 6 US-Mexico border projects are funded by the IIJA

    The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act sets aside $3.4 billion to shore up land ports of entry.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Jacobs reports higher profits, more backlog but forecasts weak fourth quarter

    The Dallas-based technical, professional and construction services firm beat both earnings and revenue estimates, but lowered its guidance for Q4.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    $31B Texas ‘Ike Dike’ moves ahead with Senate approval

    The massive seawall and coastal restoration project designed to protect the Houston area still needs funding, however.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
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    DOE extends $2.5B loan to build 3 EV battery factories

    The loan would aid construction of new facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
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    Why rotating telehandlers are changing construction

    Discover the solution contractors rely on to get projects done faster, safer and with less labor.

    Aug. 1, 2022
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    Granite’s Q2 profit, revenue dip as company continues strategic shift

    The Watsonville, California-based civil contractor said the infrastructure act remains a bright spot ahead as it battles labor woes and works through less profitable projects.

    By • July 29, 2022
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    CHIPS Act passes House, secures $52B for semiconductor industry

    Several massive manufacturing-related construction projects are depending on the act in order to move forward.

    By , • July 28, 2022
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    Buttigieg: $84B in IIJA transportation grants awarded so far

    During a recent House hearing, the Transportation Secretary talked Amtrak expansion plans, high-speed rail projects and the nation’s readiness for anticipated EV sales growth.

    By Dan Zukowski • July 26, 2022
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    Biden, DOT propose Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program updates

    The goal is to make it easier for small and disadvantaged businesses to compete for federal infrastructure contracts.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Dodge economist: Recession may be 'fairly short'

    A new report acknowledges tumultuous market conditions but highlights infrastructure spending and an emphasis on broadband as strong points.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Balfour Beatty lands plethora of projects in California

    The London-based firm is focusing on small- and medium-sized education and federal builds.

    By • July 25, 2022
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    Boring Co. misses proposal deadline on San Bernardino project

    The company opened its first destination station for the Las Vegas Loop, but didn’t further pursue a California project.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    Biden announces executive actions on resilient infrastructure, offshore wind

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing a funding boost for the president’s climate initiatives.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    New York civil engineers give state's infrastructure a 'C' grade

    The state's push to improve its bridges has helped, but 10% of spans are still in poor condition.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    AECOM selected by Arizona DOT to develop EV charging station plan

    The statewide initiative is funded through the federal infrastructure act.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    Bureau of Land Management OKs California solar project

    The sprawling Oberon Solar Project will create 750 union construction jobs and power nearly 150,000 homes, the federal agency said.

    By • July 18, 2022
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    What contractors need to know about IIJA’s construction tech carve-outs

    Two programs funnel federal dollars to advance the use of technology in construction, but there are key differences, experts said.

    By • July 13, 2022
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    $1B from infrastructure act released to upgrade airports

    The White House said this first round of grants will shore up 85 terminals across the country.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    Gilbane sees slivers of hope for material, supply chain woes

    The No. 11 contractor expressed measured optimism for 2022’s second half due to improving lead times and better steel, lumber and copper prices. 

    By • July 12, 2022
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    How a $55M Alaska highway win reflects Granite's new strategy

    The Knik-Goose Bay Road project near Wasilla checks several boxes for the California contractor’s recent approach of pivoting away from high-risk, longer time frame projects. 

    By • July 8, 2022
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    Construction's labor, economic numbers begin to show cracks

    As talk of a recession continues, a slower pace in spending and job openings is beginning to emerge from several key indicators, even as wage projections continue to rise.

    By • July 7, 2022