Tag: infrastructure
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Port infrastructure has made progress. It shouldn’t stop now.
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tom Smith is the executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Cary Davis is president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities. Opinions are the authors’ own. As the U.S. negotiates trade agreements…
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CIOB report addresses construction’s ‘volatility’
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published new research on the construction industry’s capacity to meet key targets, including the delivery of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The report, Capacity Constraints in Construction: Rethinking the Business Environment, looks at some of the industry’s biggest challenges, including recruitment, training and retention. The research also considers…
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Illinois plans $50.6B for infrastructure, Trump blocks Chicago money
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Illinois plans to roll out a $50.6 billion, six-year infrastructure program, its largest ever, to fund construction improvements, but President Donald Trump’s administration blocked $2.1 billion in federal funds for Chicago amid Washington’s government shutdown.…
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Zachry Construction acquires Texas water infrastructure firm
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Zachry Construction, a San Antonio-based infrastructure builder, has reached an agreement to acquire Plano, Texas-based Crescent Constructors, a move that will help the contractor hone in on in-demand water projects, according to a Tuesday news…
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Off-grid: how energy infrastructure impacts construction projects
Contractors must engage with grid operators early to avoid delays in their developments, writes Barrett Harris. Image: Dreamstime Among the several challenges facing UK construction, getting a quick connection to the electricity grid is fast becoming another hurdle to overcome. Recent soaring demand for connections has put the grid under significant pressure, with backlogs leading…
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Revizto: Top 5 Challenges Slowing Global Infrastructure Projects
Global infrastructure projects continue to face major setbacks, with political instability, fragile supply chains, and outdated delivery models among the leading obstacles, according to new research involving leaders from projects such as Heathrow, JFK and Network Rail. The World Bank estimates nine in 10 projects face delays or cost overruns, while McKinsey calculates inefficiencies at…
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PPP the foundation of a new infrastructure era: Ferrovial exec
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ferrovial has staked its reputation on construction projects that keep cities running. The Amsterdam-headquartered civil engineering firm, which will help deliver New York’s $9.5 billion new Terminal One at JFK Airport, sees infrastructure as a durable sector.…
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Prepare your accounting infrastructure for what’s next: lean financial operations
According to AGC’s 2024 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook report, many contractors anticipate robust growth this year. That could mean more bids, bigger projects, and increased demand for your services. But a hidden barrier, rooted in outdated accounting practices, could prevent you from capitalizing on this trend. Outdated systems are a strategic liability. Manual processes,…
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Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: How Superior Construction Built Resilient Coastal Infrastructure
Three years ago I sat at my desk and saw the photos and videos posted online in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. I felt a catch in my throat as I saw what happened to the small community just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. You see, I grew up in the state of…
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How one firm uses digital twins to develop large transportation infrastructure projects
Digital twins’ use in construction management goes back about a decade, but project leaders might not realize the many roles they can play. Bibhuti Aryal, Bentley Systems senior director of transportation, described in an interview with Smart Cities Dive how his infrastructure engineering software company has used them in big transportation infrastructure projects to help…