Jan 05, 2023
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WELCOME to 2023. The last 12 months saw the world of construction serve up underwater roundabouts, record-breaking bridges and a historic theatre that quite literally raised the roof. But the year ahead looks set to be even more dramatic with the arrival of desert skyscrapers, incredible Formula 1 tracks and entire new city districts. The […]
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Dec 20, 2022
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Small contractors landing new work and healthcare-related projects fueled the “remarkable and unexpected” increase, economist says. Brief: Construction backlog in November reached its highest level since the second quarter of 2019, as contractors with under $30 million in revenue landed new jobs faster than expected, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC’S Construction Backlog Indicator jumped in November […]
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Dec 16, 2022
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The $8 billion, privately funded Brightline West project could eliminate 3 million cars a year from the heavily traveled I-15 corridor. Brightline operates passenger train service in Florida, including in Miami (pictured). Brightline West looks to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California. Courtesy of Brightline California could see its […]
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Dec 10, 2022
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Pipes containing drinking water at the Poseidon Water desalination plant in Carlsbad on June 22, 2021. Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters The California Coastal Commission recently green-lit a $140 million desalination plant in south Orange County’s Dana Point, a pivot from its unanimous rejection in May of another controversial desalination project in the county. The […]
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Nov 11, 2022
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Brief: The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential building planning, increased 9.6% in October driven by an uptick in office and hotel and projects, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The October reading follows a 5.7% increase in September and is up 28% for the year, the latest sign the construction industry continues […]
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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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