Nov 04, 2022
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Putting together a winning bid proposal, or even a competitive one, takes knowledge and skill. It’s a bit more complicated than just putting some numbers together and hoping for the best. Good bid preparation requires a lot of time and effort and involves everything from reading and fully understanding the plans and specifications to accurately […]
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Oct 27, 2022
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These multibillion-dollar developments will enhance their neighborhoods with new housing, retail, dining and entertainment options. A rendering of the 53-acre Lincoln Yards project on Chicago’s Fulton River. The full development will contain 6,000 residential units. Permission granted by Sterling Bay The mixed-use development boom of the last decade is still going strong, […]
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Oct 21, 2022
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Nashville Mayor John Cooper and the Tennessee Titans have reached a deal to replace Nissan Stadium. Brief: Nashville is likely getting a new major league sports venue. After roughly two years of negotiation, the NFL’s Tennessee Titans reached an agreement with Nashville Mayor John Cooper to build a new domed stadium, directly next to the […]
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Oct 21, 2022
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As the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes move closer to a new arena, Construction Dive examines the status of the country’s biggest stadium projects. Much like their animal namesake, the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes prowl their home state, seeking a new home after having to turn to the ice at Arizona State University to host their home games […]
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Oct 14, 2022
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These resources help contractors find work stemming from the sprawling federal legislation. President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November 2021, marking the single biggest sum for roads, bridges and other surface routes in a generation. Navigating the new opportunities in the sprawling piece of legislation, however, can be […]
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Oct 13, 2022
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Brief: Fungi aren’t just a pizza topping, they’re also potentially a key solution to the construction industry’s waste and recycling problem. Australia-based contractor Lendlease recently completed a recycling pilot that used mushrooms to break down roofing shingles from 214 houses at the Fort Campbell Army installation in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the company announced in a release. Once […]
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Sep 30, 2022
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Brief: Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment conglomerate Anschutz Entertainment Group selected Edmonton, Canada-based general contractor PCL Construction to renovate Crypto.com Arena (the former Staples Center) as well as L.A. Live’s Xbox Plaza. AEG and PCL did not disclose the total cost of the project. Work started this summer and will carry on through 2024, according to […]
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Sep 22, 2022
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The EV charging programs were created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also approved were $1.5 billion in grants for highway, multimodal freight and rail projects. The Federal Highway Administration has approved the first 35 state plans to build EV charging stations along Interstate highways under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula program. President Joe […]
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Sep 16, 2022
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Brief: The Texas DOT will spend a record $85 billion on roadway construction and other transportation efforts over the next 10 years, according to the agency’s 2023 Unified Transportation Program, which directs federal and state funding to projects. These UTP funds are in addition to $32 billion over the life of the program for […]
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Sep 08, 2022
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Brief: There are several “ifs” attached, but the NFL’s Chicago Bears may be getting a new stadium. Should the franchise continue with plans to purchase 326 acres in Arlington Heights, Illinois, it intends to build a “best-in-class enclosed stadium,” per an announcement. The stadium would serve as the anchor for what the team called one of […]
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