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Facility Planning

Amid Returning Passengers, Airports Look to the Future

September 22, 2022

Stewards of North American airports discussed sustainability, diversity and future funding challenges at the ACI-NA conference in Minneapolis.

Energy Construction

Sen. Manchin Unveils Project Permit Reform Legislation

Tom Ichniowski

September 22, 2022

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Senate consideration of the proposal included in a stopgap spending bill was a condition the West Virginia Democrat won for his support of the $369B climate funding package President Joe Biden signed in August.

Transportation

Stalled $2.7B Bridge Project Back on Track in Mobile, Ala.

Derek Lacey

September 21, 2022

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Years after local concerns tabled it, state DOT moves forward with new bridge, causeway work.

Transportation

Officials See Much Work Ahead for New York City's Infrastructure

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures

September 20, 2022

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures and transforming the car culture.

Transportation Infrastructure

First Contract Proposals Submitted for $2.3B I-81 Viaduct Removal in Syracuse, NY

Project aims to reconnect neighborhoods and restore city's downtown area

Scott Blair

September 20, 2022

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Removal of upstate city's legacy highway structure passed a key milestone with shortlisted teams submitting proposals on Sept. 16 for the estimated $232-million first contract.

Construction Economics for September 26, 2022

September 20, 2022

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Transportation

Big NY, NJ Infrastructure Projects Advance With Renewed Momentum

September 19, 2022

Regional agency and firm officials offered updates on major transportation capital projects, addressing pressing issues on procurement, project delivery and politics

Construction crews work on the MBTA Orange Line

Transportation

Emergency MBTA Orange Line Work Makes Its Deadline

Scott Van Voorhis

September 19, 2022

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reopened service on the Orange Line early on Sept. 19 after an unprecedented, month-long shutdown of the entire branch for a badly needed overhaul.

Government Construction

Years-Late Embassy Project Prompts Call for More Congressional Oversight

The much-delayed U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan expected to come in $131M over budget

James Leggate

September 15, 2022

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U.S. embassy compound project in Turkmenistan violated a local rule, causing lengthy delays and $131-million cost overrun, lawmaker says.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Picks Winners for $1.5B in INFRA Grants

IIJA boosted INFRA funding by 50%

Tom Ichniowski

September 15, 2022

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The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded $1.5 billion for 26 freight and highway infrastructure projects in the latest round of its seven-year-old Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants program.