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Coronavirus & Construction

AGC Survey: Chaotic Supply Chain, Worker Shortages Still Plague Contractors a Year Into Pandemic

52% of contractors say they've experienced a delay due to a shortage of materials, equipment or parts

Jeff Yoders

March 11, 2021

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AGC leaders caution against picket rule changes due to House-passed PRO Act.

Bid Process Begins for West Seattle Bridge Final Phase

Tim Newcomb

March 11, 2021

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High-rise crossing has been closed for a year due to cracks.

Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Highway/Bridge: Crosstown Parkway Extension Design-Build Project

March 10, 2021

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Crews utilized a temporary trestle and precast pile caps to mitigate challenges posed by environmental conditions and permitting issues, completing the Crosstown Parkway Extension in Port St. Lucie, Fla., two months early and $13 million under budget.

Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Small Project (Under $10 Million): Coast Boulevard Sea Cave Emergency Stabilization

Pam Radtke Russell

March 10, 2021

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A failing sea cave leading to extensive cracking in the roadway at a popular tourist destination had the makings of a disaster.

Underground Construction

India Tunnel Construction Hits Its Stride

Neelam Mathews

March 10, 2021

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Tunnels are being used to protect the country's borders and to access remote mountain areas.

Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Airport/Transit: Sacramento International Airport Runway 16R-34L Pavement Rehabilitation

Aileen Cho

March 10, 2021

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The team tasked with completely rehabilitating an 8,500-ft-long, 150-ft-wide runway at Sacramento International Airport in just 6½ months not only did so on schedule, but also achieved a record industry standard for pavement smoothness.

P3s, UAVs Are Hot Topics at Aviation Conferences

Aileen Cho

March 10, 2021

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Climate change considerations, public-private partnerships for small and midsize airport projects, and urban air mobility infrastructure are some of the major issues for the U.S. aviation sector—along with optimism regarding new U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.