Constructing Hyperloops?
A regulatory framework included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enables hyperloop projects to compete for federal funding for U.S.-based projects. This makes Virgin Hyperloop one of the construction industry’s most watched projects…
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California’s Speed Line?
With operation from San Francisco to Los Angeles slated to begin in just over 10 years, the country’s first high speed, long-distance rail line currently involves active construction at 35 sites in California’s Central Valley….
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Boston’s Big Dig
You can probably remember some of the headlines—after all, it lasted from 1990-2007! Plagued by budget overruns and timing delays, the process of highway and tunnel construction to reduce vehicle congestion in Boston is something…
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Constructing a New Labor Force?
The construction industry has faced a labor shortage for decades and it is widely anticipated that the commitment of federal funds for infrastructure will compound the challenge. Some experts predict that ultimately, the demand…
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Constructing Wellness
Wellness? Bring it on! That’s what Montana State University (MSU) is doing with a $78 million commitment to a new Student Wellness Center. Replacing buildings that were damaged and destroyed in 2019s record-breaking snowfall,…
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Infrastructure and Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
Analysis of the $599 billion allocated in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for surface transportation shows that greenhouse gas emissions could either expedite a decline in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) or hinder progress….
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Modular Building To The Rescue
Modular building is playing an increasingly central role in infrastructure efforts. A recent example of the speed and efficiency enabled by modular building is illustrated by a bridge-building effort in southern Louisiana. When an entire…
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Contech Investments?
The adoption of technology in the construction industry has been a long time coming. Although leveraging technology to the fullest across the building industry continues to lag, 2021 was a record year for investment…
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Largest Soccer Stadium In the USA?
Largest Soccer Stadium In the USA? In May 2022, the largest soccer stadium in North America is slated to open in Nashville, Tennessee, just in the nick of time for the Nashville’s Soccer Club to…
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