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FHWA Proposes Major Rewrite of Bridge Inspection Regulation

November 14, 2019

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Plan offers two methods to determine inspection intervals. States could use one, the other, or a mix of both options.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Picks Winners for $900M in New BUILD Grants

Tom Ichniowski

November 12, 2019

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Half of the total dollars went to rural projects, continuing a Trump administration emphasis.

Norway Picks Design for World's Longest Floating Bridge

Peter Reina

September 27, 2019

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Once considered an "impossible" project, Norway has settled on a design for a 5-kilometer-long floating bridge to cross the 550-meter-deep Bjørna fjord.

Highway Infrastructure

EPA Threatens Cut in California's Federal Highway Funds

National construction groups weigh in on the issue

Tom Ichniowski

September 26, 2019

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EPA cites problems with state plans for meeting Clean Air Act pollution reduction standards.

Highway Construction Detour Planning System Debuts

Tom Sawyer

September 11, 2019

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If necessity is the mother of invention, frustration must be its father. For civil engineer Javier Devesa, a highway construction project manager in Washington, D.C., his frustrations with manually planning and filing lane closure requests with the DOT have inspired him to invent a better way.

Phoenix Freeway Melds Adroit Design, P3 Contract

David M. Brown

September 9, 2019

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The largest highway project in Arizona history uses diverging diamond interchanges and the first Arizona use of Utah bulb tee girders

Rapid Rebuild for Collapsed Segment of Colo. Highway

August 21, 2019

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The Colorado Dept. of Transportation hopes to have a half-mile-long collapsed section of eastbound U.S. Route 36 in Westminster rebuilt and reopened by October.

Highway Infrastructure

Senate Committee Unanimously Approves $287B, Five-Year Highway Bill

Updated 7/30/19 Committee approves measure on unanimous vote

Tom Ichniowski

July 30, 2019

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UPDATED 7/30 with committee approval. Measure is silent on how to pay for the increased spending.

Highway Infrastructure

Senate Panel Aims for Highway Bill Vote by August Break

Tom Ichniowski

July 23, 2019

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UPDATE 7/23/19: Environment and Public Works Chairman Barrasso plans Aug. 1 committee vote on five-year bill.

Highway Collapse

Colorado DOT Hires Contractor to Repair Damaged Denver-Boulder Freeway

Mark Shaw

July 18, 2019

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A badly damaged section of the Boulder Turnpike, northwest of Denver, will undergo repairs as part of a contract signed this week by the Colorado Dept. of Transportation and Kraemer North America.

UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding

AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.